There’s a unique magic in the air when the strains of the national anthem fill a sports arena, especially on those nights filled with the buzz of a high-stakes game and the anticipation of a celebrity performance. And the stake is always elevated to an even higher level, when the national anthem is sung by a popular musical figure such as Keith Urban himself.

Urban’s musical journey, marked by four Grammy Awards, has firmly established him as a titan in the realm of country music. But it’s not just his musical achievements that have won hearts; his commitment to giving back speaks volumes of his character.

On one memorable evening, that anticipation turned to awe as country music sensation Keith Urban took to the spotlight, his rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” sending shivers down the spine of those in attendance and watching from afar in the ice hockey match between Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes at the Bridgestone Arena.