Malea Emma, Age 7, Delivers a Powerful US National Anthem at Men’s Basketball Match

At just seven years old, singer Malea Emma was preparing to perform the US national anthem at a basketball game in California, and the audience had no idea she would deliver an incredibly powerful rendition. Despite her small stature, Malea possesses a remarkable voice, and the spectators were left in astonishment and admiration as she sang the song with flawless precision, making it seem effortless for someone so young.

So far, more than two and a half million viewers have watched the video of Malea’s stunning performance, with many in disbelief that such a powerful voice could belong to someone so young. Her soaring vocals would be impressive even if performed by someone three times her age, and her undeniable stage presence adds another remarkable aspect to her rendition.

Malea’s journey has been widely shared online, with numerous articles detailing how she began taking singing lessons at three years old and made her stage debut at five, performing ‘On My Own’ from ‘Les Misérables’ at the American Protégé Winners Recital in NYC. She later triumphed in an online competition, which resulted in her being selected to sing the national anthem at a 2018 LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders soccer match.

Subsequently, Malea emerged as one of the most in-demand anthem singers nationwide, performing the song at various sports events across the US at the invitation of teams such as the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. However, Malea’s journey as a national anthem singer truly started at that soccer match between LA Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders; you can view the video of her remarkable rendition below.

It’s clear to us, Music Man readers, that Malea Emma possesses exceptional singing talent. She’s far from an ordinary singer; given her young age, it’s easy to see why her incredibly powerful vocals and impressive vocal control have made her a sought-after national anthem singer at sports events across America. In fact, her reputation has grown so much that she has already been awarded a ‘golden ticket’ for the television show American Idol, granting her automatic entry into the show’s Hollywood round once she turns 15 and is eligible to compete. Therefore, we are certain that we haven’t heard the last of this gifted young artist, and many of her fans are eagerly anticipating the next steps in her blossoming singing career.