sports | May 12, 2026

Indianapolis 500 Singer Ephraim Owens to Perform National Anthem Ahead of Race

Takuma Sato, of Japan, speeds down the main straightaway during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Ephraim Owens, an Indianapolis native and "The Voice" contestant, will perform the national anthem ahead of the 2026 Indianapolis 500. The announcement highlights his deep connection to Indiana and his rising popularity post-show.

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