Prior to tipoff for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, fans at Frost Bank Center were treated to an interesting rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Kels, a 30-year-old singer from Pittsburgh, had the ...

Rising soul and jazz singer KELS sparked widespread debate online after performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at ...

Kels took center stage earlier ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but her rendition of the national anthem drew plenty of criticism. The Pittsburgh singer performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Frost ...

The stage is set for another high-intensity game in the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday night. The Knicks will be looking to go up 2-0 on the road, while the Spurs are facing some pressure, seeking to ...

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Prior to tipoff for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, fans at Frost Bank Center were treated to an interesting rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." While some fans enjoyed hearing Kels' voice this Friday ...

Since January, a lot has changed for Pittsburgh vocalist KELS. She has moved to Atlanta, inked a global distribution deal and is working on new music featuring genre-bending collaborations. Her voice ...