Chris Botti's Trumpet Version of the National Anthem Makes an NFL Star Cry
We've heard it countless times before – but never like this.
Grammy-winning trumpet player and composer Chris Botti performed the National Anthem on Monday night ahead of the National Football League's Colts-Giants matchup. Performing in his signature style – all trumpet, no vocals – Botti delivered a wow-worthy, must-see version of the song. Watch below.
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The performance earned high praise on social media Monday night and even moved Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne to tears.
Reggie Wayne was emotional during that beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. #MNFpic.twitter.com/IFRAQey1vS
— ESPN Monday Night (@ESPNMondayNight) November 4, 2014
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Speaking to ESPN post-game about his watery-eyed close-up, Wayne said: "It's an emotional game, man, and sometimes it comes out… An old wise guy once told me you shouldn't hold back your tears. Tonight was a night with the tears."
And in case you're wondering: Wayne's Colts earned the win on Monday night at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.