Kane Brown’s MLB All-Star Game performance divides fans

Country music star Kane Brown delivered a soulful rendition of “Georgia on My Mind” at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game pregame ceremony at Truist Park in Atlanta—but his performance drew mixed reactions across social media.

Honoring his Georgia roots, Brown performed the Ray Charles classic as part of a larger tribute to Atlanta’s diverse music scene. The musical lineup also included hip-hop icons Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri, while the Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem and Canadian singer Lauren Spencer Smith sang “O Canada.”

The annual MLB All-Star Game, also known as the Midsummer Classic, celebrates the league’s top talent. This year’s game featured stars like Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the Yankees and aired live on FOX.

Viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) with passionate opinions about Brown’s performance. Many praised the 31-year-old singer, with comments like “Nice rendition Kane Brown!” and “Good Lord but Kane Brown is good at singing…” going viral. One viewer added, “I’m not the biggest Kane Brown fan but this was amazing.”

However, not everyone was impressed. Some criticized his stage presence, outfit choice—a sleeveless Brewers jersey and light-wash jeans—and his low-energy performance.

Despite the divided opinions, Brown’s appearance succeeded in sparking conversation and highlighting Atlanta’s musical legacy on one of baseball’s biggest nights.