INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jordin Sparks, the acclaimed singer-songwriter who rose to fame on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem at the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.

This marks Sparks' return to the event, as she previously performed the anthem at "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2015.

“We know that Jordin’s voice and performance will deliver an emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles said Wednesday. “The national anthem moment pays honor to the country we love, sets the stage for the hair-raising U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flyover, and gets us one step closer to those final, dramatic and electric moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500.”

Sparks has won an American Music Award and People’s Choice Award and has been nominated for a Billboard Award, Dove Award, two MTV Awards, and two Grammys. She made her Broadway debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “In the Heights” and her film debut starring in the movie “Sparkle.”

The Indianapolis 500 has a tradition of featuring high-profile artists to sing the national anthem, including rock legend Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and country music star Martina McBride. Last year, Jewel performed the anthem.

With her powerful voice and stage presence, Sparks is expected to deliver a memorable performance that will add to the excitement and patriotic atmosphere of this iconic racing event. The Indy 500 is not only a significant event in the racing world but also a cherished American tradition, and Sparks' rendition of the anthem is sure to be a highlight of the day. Fans eagerly await her performance, which will set the tone for an unforgettable race day experience.