Las Vegas Review-Journal

How the anthem singer became a fan favorite at Knights games

- By Jesse Granger A version of this story was posted on lasvegassu­n.com.

The first time Carnell Johnson walked onto the ice before a Golden Knights game at T-mobile Arena, he was trembling.

A singing gondolier at the Venetian on and off for the past 17 years, Johnson is used to performing for a crowd, just not one of 18,000. The nervousnes­s, combined with the bitter chill from the ice below the red carpet he stood on, caused his body to shake.

When Johnson began to sing, his nerves subsided and his powerful baritone voice filled the arena. His austere way of belting out the lyrics was unique among the many singers who attempt to embellish or add their own twist.

He humbly sang every line until he reached “gave proof through the night,” where he paused and held his microphone into the air during “night.”

As is tradition at T-mobile Arena, the sold-out crowd unleashed a deafening

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 ??  ?? Johnson sings the national anthem before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Golden Knights officials says Johnson will be back multiple times in the 2018-19 season.
Johnson sings the national anthem before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Golden Knights officials says Johnson will be back multiple times in the 2018-19 season.

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