Jennifer Nettles: To Sing Anthem at the Derby

Jennifer Nettles has been tapped to sing the national anthem before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday. 

Past anthem performers at the race include Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Jo Dee Messina and LeAnn Rimes.

The anthem will be televised at 5:00 p.m. [ET] before the race on NBC.