The NFL Kickoff Live was held September 4, 2003 on the National Mall. The free concert included Good Charlotte, Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith. After each group gave the crowd a sample of their music, legondary singer Aretha Franklin sung the National Anthum for the season's opening game. The fans were invited to watch the game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets. The event attracted over 100,000 people and was a huge success for the NFL.
The NFL held a talent press conference at the Ritz Carleton on Wednesday September 3, 2003.
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Members of the military at the press conference greeted Aretha Franklin.
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Brian McCarthy, the Director of Corporate Communications for the NFL, asks Aretha Franklin how she feels about performing at the NFL Kickoff Live.
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Aretha Franklin explains to the room of reporters what it means to her to sing the National Anthem.
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Britney Spears tries to defend her answer after she mistakenly said she hopes the New York Jets win to a room full of Redskins fans.
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Britney Spears explains to the press that her diamond "B" necklace was just a friendship gift from Madonna.
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Britney Spears tries to avoid a question about her famous "Madonna Kiss" at the VMA awards. *
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A member of the military who stems from the artistsÂ’ hometown introduced each artist performing at the concert.
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Good Charlotte tells the press how they feel about being back in their hometown.
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Mary J. Blige was the second artist to perform at the NFL Kickoff Live Concert.
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Mary J. Blige gave the crowd a memorable performance.
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Method Man surprised the fans by making a guest appearance to help Mary J. Blige with one of her songs.
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Mary J. gave it her all when performing her hit "No More Drama".
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Britney Spears started her act fully dressed but the pop diva did not let down the crowd by stripping down later in the show.
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Britney Spears performs one of her new songs, "Me Against the Music".
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