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Social media reacts to Jennifer Hudson and Patti Labelle's performances at MLB All-Star Game
By Matt Reigle
Published July 14, 2026
Jennifer Hudson's agent might need a raise because they booked her one heck of a week of singin' gigs, and it started with a stirring rendition of "God Bless America" at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The singer and talk show host is from Chicago, but again, that agent put in some work and got her hooked up with this gig in Philly.
And, man, did she ever bring down the house.
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"God Bless America" is not new to MLB All-Star Games, but it's especially cool to hear it sung in Philadelphia, a little over a week removed from the nation's 250th birthday.
Plus, right across the parking lot from Citizens Bank Park over at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Philadelphia Flyers like to dust that tune off for big games.
Jennifer Hudson performs "God Bless America" ahead of the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
But man, Hudson really leaned into that one and gave it everything she had, and social media certainly took notice.
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That's a heck of a tune-up for when Hudson is part of the FIFA World Cup Final ceremony.
Of course, someone had to handle "Star-Spangled Banner" duties, and this year, that honor, fittingly, went to a Philadelphia native.
Patti LaBelle, the Godmother of Soul.
How's that for a one-two punch of patriotism before the Midsummer Classic?!
Patti Labelle performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Throw in that giant replica of the Declaration of Independence all the starters got to sign, and I don't think you could do any better for America's 250th.
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After that, I can't think of anything better for the fans in attendance to do than to kick back and watch some baseball.
Well, maybe get a brewski from the Liberty Bell too.
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