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Video: Marlana VanHoose Sings National Anthem Before Game Six

Paintsville native Marlana VanHoose was born blind and diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. She has appeared at events around the state including the NASCAR Quaker State 400 race and Kentucky Special Olympics’ opening ceremonies. She has moved Kentucky fans to tears from Memorial to Rupp Arena, but no stage was bigger than tonight’s nationally televised NBA Final. Marlana shared her gift the with the world, inspiring an outpouring of love on social media.

The best national anthem I have heard, unreal

Great job singing the National Anthem by Kentuckian Marlana VanHoose!