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  Anita Baker National Anthem Performance Anita Baker is one of the most successful female voices in the history of the National Anthem. Her song renditions have been featured on TV shows and movies such as Star Wars, The Simpsons, and more. She is also known for her performances at the NBA Finals and her debut on the pop scene. Here's an inside look at her career highlights, including her rendition of the National Anthem. Career highlights Anita Baker, one of the biggest and most popular stars of the urban contemporary music genre, has achieved a long and impressive career. Her eight Grammy Awards and four Platinum Albums are a testament to her success. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Anita Denise Baker grew up in a foster home. She abandoned her when she was two years old and lived with her foster sisters in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 16, Baker began singing R&B in nightclubs. In the early 1980s, Baker was a member of the funk band Chapter 8. After she departed from the g