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The last time the San Antonio Spurs had their backs against the wall, they responded by taking down the defending champions in the Western Conference Finals. Now, they face a steeper deficit in the Finals.
Heading into Saturday's Game 5, the Spurs trail the Knicks 3-1 — but fortunately, San Antonio will have the opportunity to play in front of its home fans as it looks to stay alive.
Singing the national anthem for Game 5 at Frost Bank Center will be a Texas native, Mickey Guyton.
Here's what to know about Guyton ahead of her Finals performance.
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Who is Mickey Guyton?
Guyton is a country singer from Arlington, Texas, who is a four-time Grammy nominee.
The 42-year-old, known for her 2022 album "Remember Her Name," also previously became the first Black woman to host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2021. Guyton also previously became the first Black woman to be nominated in the Best Country Solo Performance category at the Grammys.
Guyton is familiar with the grand sports stage she'll take on Saturday — at Super Bowl LVI in 2022, she performed the national anthem before the Rams and Bengals played.
What does Mickey Guyton sing?
Guyton's most streamed songs on Spotify include "Home Movies," "Somethin' Bout You" and "Lay It On Me."
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Is Mickey Guyton a Spurs fan?
It's unknown whether Guyton considers herself a Spurs fan, but at the very least, she has ties to the team's area — the country star was born in Texas.
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