NASHVILLE — Anne Murray is keeping her expectations in check, but says she “so badly” wants the Toronto Blue Jays to win the World Series title.
The East Coast singer has been glued to her television screen watching what she calls a “David and Goliath” showdown between the underdog Jays and their formidable foes, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The teams are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 tonight in L.A.
The “You Needed Me” performer has long held a connection to the Jays, even beyond her love of sports.
She sang O Canada at their very first home game in 1977 and again when the SkyDome opened in 1989. She also performed the anthem at Game 3 of the 1992 World Series, which the Jays won against the Atlanta Braves.
Murray says she loves the current Jays lineup because their camaraderie makes them fun to watch.
“This team, they work so hard, they dig deep, and they’re a deep team,” she says.
“So fingers crossed.”
She’ll have to check the score of tonight’s game a little later, however, as she’s in Nashville for a tribute concert to her career at the Grand Ole Opry. The retrospective will feature performances by k.d. lang, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2025.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
