Who will perform the National Anthem for World Series Game 4? – NBC New York

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Tuesday night with a commanding 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the World Series. But Game 4 at Yankee Stadium promises to be a show, if for no other reason than the singing talent on the field.

After a beautiful performance of the national anthem Monday night by Leslie Odom Jr., many are wondering who will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for Game 4?

The answer is music star and actress Ashanti.

Who will sing the National Anthem for World Series Game 4?

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ashanti will sing the national anthem for Game 4 of the World Series at approximately 7:55 p.m. Tuesday.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 2: Ashanti attends Fat Joe & Friends In Concert at Apollo Theater on April 2, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)


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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 2: Ashanti attends Fat Joe & Friends In Concert at Apollo Theater on April 2, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Who is Ashanti?

Ashanti is a music star of more than two decades who has won a Grammy Award and received eight Grammy nominations. She has had two Billboard number one hits including the single “Foolish” and a collaboration with Ja Rule “Always On Time”. Both songs were released in 2002. She also had the 2002 hit “What’s Luv?” with Fat Joe, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

She is also the managing director of Written entertainmenta music company she started based in New York City.

Ashanti has continued to perform and release music, along with appearing in a number of television shows and films.

She is a native New Yorker who was born in Glen Cove, New York and attended Glen Cove High School.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 4: Ja Rule and Ashanti perform on stage during the Macy's Fireworks Display celebrating America's 247th Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)


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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 4: Ja Rule and Ashanti perform on stage during the Macy’s Fireworks Display celebrating America’s 247th Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 12: Ja Rule, Ashanti and DJ Cassidy attend Pass The Mic Live at Prudential Center on May 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)


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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – MAY 12: Ja Rule, Ashanti and DJ Cassidy attend Pass The Mic Live at Prudential Center on May 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Are Ashanti and Nelly married?

Ashanti is part of a music powerhouse couple after marrying singer Nelly in December 2023, PEOPLE reported.

Nelly has won three Grammy Awards himself during his music career.

Ashanti and Nelly welcomed a child into their family in July.

Who will perform ‘God Bless America’ at the World Series for Game 4?

Actress and singer Shoshana Bean will perform “God Bless America” ​​during Game 4 of the World Series.

Bean currently stars in Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical hit “Hell’s Kitchen.” She has been nominated for two Tonys for her work in “Mr. Saturday Night” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” She also appeared in “Wicked” and “Waitress” on Broadway, among a number of other acting credits.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Shoshana Bean performs on stage during Family Equality's Night on the Pier on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Family Equality)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 13: Shoshana Bean performs on stage during Family Equality’s Night on the Pier on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Family Equality)

When is the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Game 4?

The Dodgers and Yankees are back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 29.

What time does the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Game 4?

First pitch is scheduled for 5:08 PM PT.

What TV channel is the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Game 4 on?

Dodgers-Yankees Game 4 airs on Fox.

How to stream Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series Game 4 live

The action will also be available to stream on FoxSports.com and Fox Sports app.

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series schedule

Here’s a look at the remaining World Series schedule (* = if necessary):

Game 4: Dodgers at Yankees, Oct. 29 at 17.08 PT

Game 5*: Dodgers at Yankees, Oct. 30 at 17.08 PT

Game 6*: Yankees at Dodgers, Nov. 1 at 17.08 PT

Game 7*: Yankees at Dodgers, Nov. 2 at 17.08 PT

How many World Series sweeps have there been?

The Dodgers are looking to be 22nd team to sweep the World Series.

When was the last World Series sweep?

As previously mentioned, the most recent World Series sweep was the Giants’ 2012 championship triumph over the Tigers.

Has a team ever come back from down 3-0 to win the World Series?

Only one team in MLB history has overcome a 3-0 playoff deficit, but it didn’t come in the World Series.

2004 Boston Red Sox erased a 3-0 ALCS deficit against the Yankees en route to winning the franchise’s first championship since 1918.