Who is Grace Potter? Everything to know about Kentucky Derby national anthem singer for 2025

For national anthem singers, there are a few highly viewed events that only the premiere names earn the honor of performing for.

One of those events that draws in a significant audience every year is the Kentucky Derby, the most popular horse race in America.

Last year, it was country music singer Wynonna Judd who opened the Kentucky Derby by singing the national anthem. Who will it be in 2025?

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Here's what to know about the 2025 Kentucky Derby national anthem singer.

Who is singing the national anthem at the Kentucky Derby?

Singing the national anthem at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, the 151st edition of the event, will be Grace Potter.

Potter is a Grammy-nominated artist who has five solo albums. She has previously sang the national anthem at the New England Patriots' 2015 season-opener.

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Who is Grace Potter?

Potter is a 41-year-old singer and songwriter who has made rock and country music. In the past, she's received Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Performance, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

Potter is set to release an album titled "Medicine" soon, with her most recent album being "Mother Road," released in 2023. In July, Potter will join Chris Stapleton on tour.

Until 2015, Potter was a member of the band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

“Grace Potter’s soulful vocals have transcended genres for more than two decades, making her a fantastic choice to lead our fans in the stands and around the country in the national anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby,” Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack, said in a statement on Potter signing the anthem at the Derby. “Her powerful stage presence and electrifying performances embody the spirit and spectacle of Derby Day, and we’re thrilled for Grace to bring her powerhouse voice to Churchill Downs.”