Jim Cornelison

Imagine a super-loud, super-clear voice that makes everyone stand up and listen! That's Jim Cornelison! He's a singer who is famous for singing 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' which is our country's special song, before Chicago Blackhawks hockey games.

He also sings 'O Canada' for Canadian games. His voice is so strong, it's like a superhero's power! He started singing for the Blackhawks a little bit a long time ago, and now he does it for almost every game!

Jim doesn't just sing for hockey! He also sings 'Back Home Again in Indiana' at a super-fast car race called the Indianapolis 500. That's a really important song for that race! He's even sung for the Chicago Bears football team before their games. Think of it like singing the loudest, proudest song before a giant playground game starts. His voice booms out and gets everyone excited!

Jim didn't just wake up with a super voice! He went to college to study music, which is like going to school to learn all about singing and instruments. He even got a special degree, which is like a certificate that says he's really good at music.

Then he moved to Chicago and joined a special group that helps singers get even better. It shows that practicing and learning can help you become amazing at what you love!

When Jim sings, it's not just noise; it's a feeling! He's a dramatic tenor, which means his voice is high and powerful, like a king or queen singing a royal song. When he sings the national anthem, it makes people feel proud and united.

It's like everyone is singing together, even if they're all different. His voice is a special part of the games, making them even more exciting and memorable for everyone watching.