Sara Evans husband is a former college quarterback and the host of a sports-radio talk show in Birmingham, so he’s likely as thrilled as anyone with Sara Evans prime-time gig next week. Sara Evans just one of numerous Missouri-bred musicians who’ve been booked for All-Star events. Kennett-born Sheryl Crow will sing the national anthem on Tuesday in addition to playing a charity concert at the Gateway Arch on Saturday with Elvis Costello.

“American Idol” champion David Cook, a native of Blue Springs, will perform two songs Monday during the home run derby, and “Idol” finalist Nikko Smith whose father, Ozzie, used to play shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals — will do “The Star-Spangled Banner” that same day. In May, she sang the national anthem before a high-school game in Birmingham. Briarwood Christian pitcher Ben Bracewell proceeded to throw a no-hitter.

Source: gactv.com