Sophie Cunningham sings at bar after Indiana Fever win

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Sophie Cunningham sings at bar after Indiana Fever win
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Following the Indiana Fever's victory over the Dallas Wings on August 15, Sophie Cunningham performed at Clayton’s Country Bar in Indianapolis with country singer Clayton Anderson. The performance included a rendition of Toby Keith’s 'Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue,' which gained significant attention online. Former swimmer Riley Gaines praised Cunningham on X, calling her 'America’s sweetheart' and has recently supported her in various contexts. Enes Kanter Freedom also acknowledged Cunningham as a role model, commending her influence off the court amidst current discussions around women’s sports and gender participation.

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  • Cunningham performed at Clayton’s Country Bar after a game.
  • The Fever defeated the Wings on August 15.
  • Her performance attracted over 1.5 million views online.
  • Riley Gaines has publicly supported Cunningham's stance on women in sports.
  • Enes Kanter Freedom praised Cunningham for her role model status.
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After the Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings on Friday, Sophie Cunningham was seen at Clayton’s Country Bar in Indianapolis. Clayton Anderson, the country music singer who happens to own the bar, spotted the Fever guard and asked her to sing alongside him.

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