The Cactus Cuties were tickled pink to be invited to Cleveland, OH to perform The National Anthem and halftime show for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Sunday, February 8th.  The Cuties arrived in Cleveland on Saturday, February 7th, checked into the hotel, and spent the afternoon hanging at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!  On Sunday, they reported to the Quicken Loans Arena at noon for sound-check.  Some of the Cavaliers were shooting around on the court, and they danced as the Cuties sang through their medley of oldies!!!  Sound-check went well, and The Cuties could hardly wait to put their Cavaliers jerseys on and hear the roar of the crowd.  When game-time came, The Cactus Cuties hit the court and their hearts were pounding as they saw the oh so famous basketball players LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.  They crowd grew quiet and The Cactus Cuties began The National Anthem.  As they approached the ending of the song, the crowd cheered so loudly that you could not even hear The Cactus Cuties’ voices!  It was unbelievably loud, and The Cuties were grinning from ear to ear as they sang their last notes.  The half-time show went extremely well.  The Cactus Cuties performed a medley of oldies, “We Are Family,” “Proud Mary,” “I Want You Back,” “Wide Rollin’ Plains,” and “Respect.”  The Cuties were disappointed that the Cavaliers didn’t end the evening victorious, but were so thankful that the Cleveland Cavaliers invited them to perform.  The Cactus Cuties had a great time in Cleveland and hope to be invited back for the playoffs!!!!!

photographer: Leanna Elbert