Trumpeter Chris Botti's 'Star Spangled Banner' might just make you get misty, too

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Trumpeter Chris Botti's 'Star Spangled Banner' might just make you get misty, too
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The NFL really classed up Monday Night Football by having Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti perform the national anthem before the Colts-Giants matchup. His cinematic rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" was so stirring that Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne teared up during the song. Even if you aren't so moved yourself, you can probably at least see why Botti gets all the accolades. --Peter Weber

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Peter Weber, The Week US
Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.