Conway girl wins ESPN contest to sing national anthem at Myrtle Beach Bowl
Kyle Guertin films Reese Richardson singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Bryan Richardson holds his daughter close for warmth as Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
“It was making my hands cold,” Reese Richardson said of the microphone her father Bryan tucked in his pocket. The 11-year-old was filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Bryan and Amy Richardson beam as they listen to their daughter Reese Richardson singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, jumps around to stay warm while she is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Bryan Richardson holds his daughter close for warmth as Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, stays warm while she is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Bryan Richardson holds his daughter close for warmth as Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
“We are so proud,” Amy Richardson tells her daughter Reese Richardson as the 11-year-old was filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
“It was making my hands cold,” Reese Richardson said of the microphone her father Bryan tucked in his pocket. The 11-year-old was filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Kyle Guertin tells Reese Richardson he’s ready for a second take as the 11-year-old is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Reese Richardson, 11, is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her performance, backed by the Carolina Forest High School JROTC, will be shown on the large screen at the stadium during the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Dec. 21. Richardson competed with more than 30 others for a chance to sing the anthem to be broadcast on ESPN. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, live performances are barred from occurring during the bowl game. Richardson is a student at Conway Middle School. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
Bryan Richardson holds his daughter close for warmth as Reese Richardson is filmed singing the national anthem at Coastal Carolina University’s Brooks Stadium on Tuesday. Her mother Amy Richardson holds the 11-year-old’s coat. Photo by Janet Morgan/janet.morgan@myhorrynews.com
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