7-year-old Ethan was performing the song before an Australian Baseball League match between the Brisbane Bandits and the Adelaide Bite.
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But little Ethan Hall is sure to become a worldwide star after his version of the Australian national anthem was shared on YouTube.
Don’t be (HICCUP!) nervous, Ethan.
The courageous young boy continued singing, to smiles and sniggers from the players, hands on hearts, who smiled on as he made his way through the verses.
Or, once you listen to the song, you may realize that the hiccups are actually a wonderful percussive counterpoint to the song’s melody.
Players lined up to high-five Ethan as he left the field. “The old adage is “The show must go on” and what a lot of courage from the youngster”.
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“That’s the best I’ve seen all year and I don’t think anything will top it”, quipped the other commentator.
