Halle Bailey took center stage at the LA Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Game 4 on Friday, Oct 17.
The Little Mermaid actress, wearing a floor length denim skirt and a blue Dodgers top, gave an original rendition of the 100 year-old anthem. This was her first invitation to sing the anthem at an MLB game.
Seemingly a little nervous, Bailey still managed to hit every note and received applause from the audience and fans online.
Bailey’s participation in the Dodgers game precedes the release of her debut solo album, ‘Love? …or Something Like It’ slated for October 24. On the album, the singer described it as, “a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after. out 10/24. this one means everything to me.”
Bailey released two solo singles in 2025 — “Back and Forth” and “Braveface” —, ahead of the album release, and collaborated with Leon Thomas on “Rather Be Alone” on the Heel deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Mutt.
The anticipation of her solo career began two years ago. In 2023, Bailey released her debut solo single “Angel”, which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. In the same year, she brought Ariel to life in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid. She’s also set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy Italianna, alongside Regé-Jean Page.
Despite this being her first solo album, the young star already has an accomplished career. As part of Chloe x Halle, a duo group with her sister, she’s already dropped two albums: The Kids Are Alright in 2018 and Ungodly Hour in 2020. That first album earned a 2019 GRAMMY nod when it was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The sisters also earned a nomination for Best New Artist..