Buzz·Posted on Jul 4, 2012The Twelve Best Performances Of The National AnthemThese folks did right by America! "The Star Spangled Banner" doesn't always sound great, but when it does, it will give you chills.by Summer Anne BurtonBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 12. Luther Vandross View this video on YouTube youtube.com 11. Cher View this video on YouTube youtube.com 10. Justin Timberlake View this video on YouTube youtube.com 9. View this video on YouTube youtube.com 8. Carrie Underwood View this video on YouTube youtube.com 7. The Dixie Chicks View this video on YouTube youtube.com 6. Mariah Carey View this video on YouTube youtube.com 5. Beyonce View this video on YouTube youtube.com 4. The Combined US Military Academy Choirs View this video on YouTube youtube.com 3. Jimi Hendrix View this video on YouTube youtube.com 2. Marvin Gaye View this video on YouTube youtube.com 1. Whitney Houston View this video on YouTube youtube.com