If you haven’t heard of Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, you will soon.
The 7 year old is getting national attention after wowing a soccer stadium filled with fans with her rendition of the national anthem before a LA Galaxy soccer game.
You can watch it in its entirety. Make sure you stick around until the end.
We can’t stop watching ? pic.twitter.com/SPTY2naMDA
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) September 24, 2018
Malea Emma told ABC News she just didn’t want to mess up.
The Indonesian American has been singing since the age of 1, according to her parents.
“I practice every night with my dad,” Malea Emma said.
She says her dream is to sing with Christina Aguilera.
After all the interviews on TV today, now everyone knows that my only wish is to sing with @xtina. The question is… Does Christina Aguilera know? Hopefully… ?? pic.twitter.com/hg046M5YJW
— Malea Emma (@MaleaEmma) September 25, 2018
Malea Emma won the opportunity to sing at the game by winning the team’s social media singing contest.
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