The pomp and show with which the equestrian community is all set to welcome the Kentucky Derby have made it clear that the event is going to be a rager! With a plethora of special events planned by the organizers of the upcoming race, there is not an iota of doubt left that they have not left any stone unturned to make sure the audience is wowed by the horseraces.

Appearances by celebrities, singers, and stars are going to make sure that the entire event will be an unforgettable one. Among these celebrities is also a country singer and a recent Grammy winner, Carly Pearce. And a special honor has been bestowed upon her for this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Carly Pearce is all set to belt out some notes at the Kentucky Derby

The official Churchill Downs PR Twitter handle just tweeted a piece of news that has created quite a buzz in the equestrian community, especially for country music fans. Just recently, Carly Pearce posted a video on her Instagram account. The video showed the country singer trying on a new hat, in preparation for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. The video opened up some speculations among the fans.

Many fans commented on the video, expressing their wish that their favorite singer to sing at the Kentucky Derby. Well, the Derby genie just granted their wish. According to the tweet by Churchill Downs, Carly Pearce is going to sing the National Anthem at the 149th Kentucky Derby. The country singer and songwriter is a Kentucky native, and she is going to make the biggest event in her hometown even more special.

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Pearce recently made history after she won her first Grammy in February. She won it for a duet with Ashley McBride called Never Wanted to Be That Girl. They were the first female pairing to win a Grammy in that category. Now, the organizing committee at Churchill Downs has nabbed a stupendous singer and given her a prestigious honor. She, however, is not the only singer who is going to be the icing on the cake in an equestrian event.

Rachel Platten to grace the sister equestrian event of the Kentucky Derby

Rachel Platten, the singer and songwriter, will also be singing the national anthem. She is going to perform the anthem and her viral song Fight Song during the Kentucky Oaks Survivor’s Parade at the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5. Pearce’s performance of The Star-Spangled Banner will happen at 5:00 p.m. EDT and will be broadcasted by NBC during the coverage of the Kentucky Derby.

According to a report by Cision PR Newswire, Mike Anderson, the President of the Churchill Downs Racetrack, said, “Carly Pearce has been taking the country music world by storm with an impressive year of musical performances. We are excited for her to take center stage in Louisville to sing our national anthem and kick off this storied celebration.” It is indeed going to be a treat for all the Derby fans to watch these two accomplished singers perform at the event.

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