Nashville Artist Trevor Panarello Restores All Four Original Verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Groundbreaking New Recording and Video In Celebration of America’s 250 Birthday
Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and Christy DiNapoli, the project features a cinematic video directed by The Brothers Strause (The Titanic, X-Files, Terminator, U2, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and produced by Foypro.AI
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 28, 2026) - For the first time in generations, Americans can hear the three verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that have been quietly omitted from public life since Francis Scott Key wrote them in 1814. In homage to America’s 250 celebration, Nashville recording artist Trevor Panarello has set the full anthem to new acoustic-guitar-driven music, restoring the complete work to a mainstream American audience. Produced by Christy DiNapoli and Jimmy Ritchey, with a music video directed by The Brothers Strause and produced by their visual effects company Foypro.AI, the recording is the first contemporary popular-music presentation of all four original verses.
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Trevor Panarello is a 31-year-old singer/songwriter originally from Boston, Massachusetts, known for his soulful interpretations of songs spanning decades and genres. Incorporating loops and beats created live during his performances, Panarello has developed a distinct style that blends classic songwriting with modern sonic textures. Producers Jimmy Ritchey and Greg Strause were already admirers of Panarello’s voice and approach to popular music, making him the immediate choice when the project was conceived.
“This project felt bigger than just recording a song,” says Panarello. “It was about reconnecting with something that has been part of America’s story for more than 200 years. I wanted people to experience the anthem in a way that feels emotional, accessible, and complete.”
The recording restores all four original verses written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, including the lesser-known verses that have largely disappeared from public performance and cultural awareness over time. Panarello’s arrangement presents the anthem through a modern acoustic lens while remaining respectful to the original lyric and spirit of the work.
The project is backed by an award-winning creative team. The video was directed by Greg and Colin Strause, known professionally as The Brothers Strause, whose groundbreaking visual effects and directing work has shaped some of Hollywood’s most iconic films and music videos. Their credits include Titanic, The X-Files, Volcano, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Fantastic Four, and The Day After Tomorrow, for which Greg Strause earned a BAFTA Award.
The Brothers Strause have also directed videos and visual content for artists including U2, Britney Spears, Aerosmith, Linkin Park, Nickelback, Disturbed, Staind, and A Perfect Circle. Colin Strause earned an MTV Video Music Award for “Best Art Direction” for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication,” while their Linkin Park video “Crawling” received VMA nominations for “Best Direction” and “Best Rock Video.”
Produced through their visual effects company Foypro.AI, the new “Star-Spangled Banner” video combines cinematic storytelling with modern technology to create a visually immersive presentation of the anthem’s restored verses.
Producer and songwriter Jimmy Ritchey has worked with artists including George Strait, Jake Owen, Clay Walker, Mark Chesnutt, Greg Bates, Tommy Shane Steiner, and Sam Hunt. Christy DiNapoli brings an extensive production resume that includes projects totaling more than 13 million albums sold, three Grammy nominations, and a “Producer of the Year” Award for Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles.
“This isn’t about changing history, it’s about restoring it,” says producer Christy DiNapoli. “Most Americans have never heard the full song. Trevor brought an honesty and humanity to these lyrics that made the project come alive.”
Highlights:
All four original verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” restored
New acoustic-guitar-driven arrangement by Trevor Panarello
Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and Christy DiNapoli
Music video directed by The Brothers Strause
Video produced by Foypro.AI
First contemporary presentation of the anthem’s complete original lyric
About Trevor Panarello:
Trevor Panarello is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter originally from Boston, Massachusetts. Known for blending timeless songs with live loops, beats, and acoustic instrumentation, Panarello brings a fresh and emotionally resonant approach to classic music. His performances span genres and decades, connecting audiences through recognizable songs delivered with modern energy and authenticity.