Luke Bryan wants to explain his All-Star Game performance...

Singer didn't want to mess up, admits he wrote down key words

Author: By Stephanie Goldberg CNN
Published On: Jul 12 2012 10:10:46 AM EDT   Updated On: Jul 12 2012 10:59:47 AM EDT
Luke Bryan cheat singing
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Aside from "Happy Birthday" - and, let's face it, Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me, Maybe" - "The Star-Spangled Banner" is one of the nation's most familiar tunes. Yet singers have long scribbled the lyrics on their palms, and it seems Luke Bryan has followed suit.

The country singer appeared to glance at his hand while singing the national anthem at Tuesday night's All-Star Game. And some media outlets and YouTube videos caught on.

"Morning everyone. I really wanna explain the national anthem performance from last night," Bryan tweeted on Wednesday. "I had a few keys words written down to insure myself that I wouldn't mess up. I just wanted to do my best. I promise it was from the heart. If I offended anyone with my approach I sincerely apologize. Anytime I sing the anthem it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest."

He continued: "I did check my watch because I knew the stealth bomber would fly over 2 minutes in and I knew a started a little late. Being a part of the all star game was amazing and I look forward to the next time I can perform the anthem. Thanks y'all. Love ya."

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