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Braves pick Travis Tritt, who opposes COVID-19 safety measures, to sing national anthem at Game 6

The Atlanta Braves have picked country singer Travis Tritt to sing the national anthem to open Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tritt made the announcement on Twitter.

FYI - I will be singing our National Anthem for Game 6 of the NLCS in Atlanta tonight between the @Braves and the @Dodgers. ud83cuddfaud83cuddf8

Tritt, a Georgia native, has been very outspoken about his opposition to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 safety measure. Earlier this week Tritt announced that he's cancelling concerts in four states due to their required COVID-19 safety measures.