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Tampa Bay Lightning National Anthem Singer Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin inspired so many, including our own Sonya Bryson who sings the Star Spangled Banner at Amalie Arena.

TAMPA, FL – MAY 20: Tampa Bay Lightning fans cheer in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2016…

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Aretha Franklin inspired so many, including our own Sonya Bryson who sings the Star Spangled Banner at Tampa Bay Lightning games. Simply beautiful. Sonya's powerful voice needs to instrumentation behind it. Just incredible. A wonderful tribute to a legend.


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