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Emotions were high for the final game of Week 1 between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, and it was the national anthem singer who helped set the tone.

Jim Cornelison, a dramatic tenor, usually sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" for sporting events in Chicago. On Monday night, he had fans cheering in their seats as soon as he began the song.

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NFL fans who tuned into "Monday Night Football" to watch the matchup between Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy were treated to an epic performance.

The 61-year-old is a regular at Chicago sporting events. He’s been the Bears’ national anthem singer since 2

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