'Chills': Blind singer gives viewers 'goosebumps' with 'amazing' rendition of national anthem

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Blind singer Marlana VanHoose opened the first night of the Republican National Convention with a stirring rendition of the national anthem.

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VanHoose, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 2, succeeded in giving many viewers "chills" and "goosebumps" when she belted out "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"What a beautiful national anthem by Marlana VanHoose," tweeted ESPN reporter Jane Slater. "Chills."

"Wow. Great rendition of our national anthem," echoed conservative pundit Matt Lewis.

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