Gladys Knight, HBCU Bands Among NBA All-Star Game Performers

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta native Gladys Knight will be among the headline performers at the NBA All-Star Game on March 7, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the pregame festivities. A seven-time Grammy winner who has been vaccinated for COVID-19, Knight will be present at the game. Many other musical performers will appear remotely, including Grammy winner Alessia Cara, who will sing “O Canada” from Toronto.