Indie singer Loomis, who viral after butchering the national anthem during the live telecast of a third-party presidential debate last week, issued an apology begging for forgiveness.
“First off, I would like to apologize to the Free and Equal political team for this mishap, and from the bottom of my heart I wanted to apologize,” she said in a video shared on her Instagram. “And I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to mess up the National Anthem, and I wanted to thank you guys for giving me a chance and believing in me.”
Loomis‘ voice cracked midway through the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ prior to the Free & Equal Presidential Debate between Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party), Dr. Jill Stein (Green Party) and Randall Terry (Constitutional Party) in Los Angeles on Wednesday (October 23). The singer acknowledged that she had concerns singing the ‘Star-Spangled Banner‘ live prior to her performance.
“I was always scared I was going to fail, and then I did, and the world’s seen it,” she said. “So I just wanted anybody out there who’s seen, that you can change anything negative into something positive.”
“I was a little late there and didn’t have a clear cue, which left me flustered when we went live,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. “I know it wasn’t my best, and I’m truly sorry if it didn’t hit the mark. I take full responsibility on my part and ask that you don’t use this incident to reflect on the artist I am and trying to be.”
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity and all the love and support I’ve received. I’m taking this as a lesson learned, and I can’t wait to come back even stronger,” she added.
Loomis’ voice appeared to crack during the line “and the rockets’ red glare,” at which point she said, “I f**ked it up, I f**ked it up, can I go back please?”
The singer was apparently unaware that she was performing live, which was clarified by broadcast staff off-stage, so she continued singing.
“The bombs bursting in air,” Loomis sang before once again stopping.
“I got too nervous,” she added.
Loomis finished the song of applause from the candidates before walking off stage in apparent confusion over where to go.
“Thank you Loomis, that was beautiful, appreciate you coming here tonight,” said debate co-moderator Christina Tobin.
Loomis previously told TMZ that she had only one day to prepare for the debate performance, which she called the “scariest thing to me ever.”
“I really do sing and I am really a good singer. So what had happened was I didn’t know it was live,” she said.
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