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When a trumpet player's trumpet failed him during the national anthem, he turned to his voice. (2026, September 22). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/when-trumpet-players-trumpet-failed-national-anthem-turned-voice/
“When a trumpet player's trumpet failed him during the national anthem, he turned to his voice.” CBS News, 22 Sept. 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/video/when-trumpet-players-trumpet-failed-national-anthem-turned-voice/.
“When a trumpet player's trumpet failed him during the national anthem, he turned to his voice.” CBS News, September 22, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/when-trumpet-players-trumpet-failed-national-anthem-turned-voice/.
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At a Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game over the weekend, the trumpet used for the national anthem malfunctioned. The trumpeter quickly adapted by switching to singing the anthem instead of playing it on the broken instrument. This unexpected turn of events showcased the musician's versatility and professionalism under pressure.