"American Idol 2" alum Josh Gracin on hand to sing the national anthem, was eager to perform in front of some 200,000 spectators Saturday night. "Sure, 30 million people are staring at you through the TV, but this is all real here," said Gracin, whose single, I Want To Live," is climbing the country music charts. Gracin, a native of Westland, Mich., who performed in full Marine dress uniform, is expected to be discharged Sept. 17 after a four-year stint as a supply specialist. He then plans to go on tour, singing hits off his self-titled debut album.

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