‘The Voice’ Alum Ephraim Owens to Perform ‘America the Beautiful’ Ahead of Indianapolis 500

The singer previously performed ‘America the Beautiful’ before the 2025 Indy 500 and sang the national anthem at the 2024 Brickyard 400.

Takuma Sato, of Japan, speeds down the main straightaway during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 25, 2025. AP Photo/AJ Mast, File

Indianapolis native Ephraim Owens will perform “America the Beautiful” during pre-race ceremonies for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, marking his latest appearance at the famed speedway. 

Owens, who gained national attention as a contestant on Season 24 of “The Voice,” was announced Tuesday as part of the race-day entertainment lineup at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The singer previously performed “America the Beautiful” before the 2025 Indy 500 and sang the national anthem at the 2024 Brickyard 400.