{
  "id": 7977480,
  "title": "Why Barenaked Ladies are singing Canadian national anthem in NFL first",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/why-barenaked-ladies-are-singing-canadian-national-anthem-in-nfl-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-barenaked-ladies-singing-canadian-073001943.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Buffalo Bills opened their new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium with a unique twist, as the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies will perform the Canadian national anthem before their home game against the Lions. This marks the first time the Bills will play O Canada at home, despite the NFL not having any Canadian teams. The band, formed in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1988, gained popularity in Canada in the early-to-mid 1990s and developed an American audience in the late 1990s. Their lead singer, Ed Robertson, remains the band's main attraction, and their hit single \"One Week\" has gained widespread recognition. The band's name is a reflection of their humble beginnings, as they jokingly referred to themselves as \"Barenaked Ladies\" during their early days.",
  "summary": "The Bills' new stadium will open with a unique performance from the Barenaked Ladies.",
  "key_points": [
    "Buffalo Bills open new $2.1 billion stadium.",
    "Barenaked Ladies to sing Canadian anthem at home game.",
    "Ed Robertson, band's lead singer, remains main attraction."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why are Bills playing the Canadian national anthem? Here's why you'll hear 'O Canada'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/why-are-bills-playing-the-canadian-national-anthem-heres-why-youll",
        "published": "2026-09-17T09:30:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}