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Who is Celena Rae? National anthem, "O Canada" performer at Game 5 of Western Conference Final

The Fort Worth native serves as the in-arena hostess for the Dallas Stars and has served as a game host for the Dallas Cowboys.

DALLAS — Moments before the puck dropped for Game 5, Dallas-Fort Worth native Celena Rae grabbed the mic and performed the national anthem, as well as "O Canada" for the Edmonton Oilers. 

Rae is no stranger to performing at Stars games. She serves as the in-arena hostess for the Stars and has also been a game host for the Dallas Cowboys, according to her online bio. Rae, of Fort Worth, was a top 10 female finalist on the 2004 season of "American Idol," and has acted in some TV series and films. 

She has also been featured in advertising campaigns for Ford, Tostitos, Chase Bank and more. 

Bally Sports Southwest did a profile on Rae back in 2016

Rae sang the national anthem before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2020.

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