Hey, remember Natalie Turgeon, the up-and-coming country singer we wrote about back in April ("A small-town girl with a big voice," April 12, 2011)? Well, her star continues to rise, and next week she will be using that big voice at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon to perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" before the big NASCAR race!

Turgeon will perform the anthem in front of a crowd of nearly 100,000 at the speedway, perhaps even to a nationwide audience as the race is televised on ESPN. Those crowds are in for a treat, as well as a healthy dose of "Nattitude!"

We at the Insider wish Natalie all the luck in the world - like she needs it. Her voice speaks for itself.

For more information about Natalie and her band, visit thenatalieturgeonband.com.