At the tender age of three, Drake Grillo made an unforgettable impression with his rendition of the National Anthem at the Carrier Dome. This remarkable moment occurred on December 17, 2018, during the Syracuse women’s basketball team’s school day game against Niagara.
Showing maturity beyond his years, Drake wowed an audience of over 6,000 with his flawless performance. As the opening act for the event, he demonstrated both his impressive vocal talent and his remarkable composure.
The video of Drake’s performance quickly went viral after being posted on YouTube, garnering 5.8 million views and receiving widespread acclaim. One viewer praised his performance, noting, “Wonderful! He nailed the melody and lyrics. I know adults stumbling over the words! Excellent job, little brave heart!”
To see Drake Grillo’s touching performance and witness the youngest national anthem singer at the Carrier Dome, watch the video below.