By rssfeeds-admin Arturo Chacón-Cruz, who won the 2024 International Opera Awards’ Readers’ Award, will sing the song before the green flag drops at this year’s race.
“The performance of ‘God Bless America’ is one of the most important tributes to our country and is an often-heard tradition of the pre-race ceremonies,” IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said via press release. “Arturo has performed throughout the world, on some of the largest stages, so it’s only fitting that he now adds his talent to The Greatest Spectacle in Racing at the Racing Capital of the World.”
Per a release, Chacón-Cruz has performed in 30 different countries, hitting many notable opera houses like New York’s Metropolitan Opera, La Cala in Milan, San Francisco Opera, Vienna’s Staatsoper, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera and The Met.
IndyCar officials indicated Chacón-Cruz has performed in front of royalty and heads of state, including Queen Sofia and King Juan Carols of Spain. Chacón-Cruz has also appeared on numerous national television networks, including CNN, FOX, Univision and Telemundo. Additionally, Chacón-Cruz has been featured in Vanity Fair and People Magazine.
Chacón-Cruz was GQ Latin America’s Man of the Year in 2018.
Chacón-Cruz is based in Miami, where he lives with his wife and son. Chacón-Cruz said he became a U.S. Citizen in 2010 and is excited to have the opportunity to sing “God Bless America” at this year’s Indianapolis 500.
“I’m honored to sing ‘God Bless America’ at the Indy 500,” Chacón-Cruz said via release. “This is a moment that reflects my artistic path and the country I now call home.”
The 109th Running of the Indianapolis will air on FOX59 on May 25. FOX59 will be live at Indianapolis Motor Speedway starting at 5 a.m. on race day.
Discover more from RSS Feeds Cloud
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.