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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Mary J. Blige to sing the national anthem at Game 6 of the World Series

Blige to sing national anthem at World Series

Associated Press | Nov 3, 09 5:38 PM CST

Mary J. Blige is going back to the Bronx.

Singer Mary J. Blige poses at the premiere of the film
Singer Mary J. Blige poses at the premiere of the film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
Singer Mary J. Blige arrives at the premiere of the film
Singer Mary J. Blige arrives at the premiere of the film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" at AFI Fest 2009 in Los Angeles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)   (Associated Press)
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Major League Baseball says the Bronx-born singer will perform the national anthem at Yankee Stadium before Game Six of the World Series on Wednesday.

Blige is the latest superstar to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the championship matchup between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. John Legend and Alanis Morissette have also lent their voices to the traditional pre-game performance.

Blige, 38, has won six Grammy awards since her 1992 debut, "What's the 411?"

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