I'm proud to say that I at least once got to see him sing "Back Home Again in Indiana"

RIP Mr. Nabors!

Always had a tear come from my eyes during his singing of " back home again in Indiana ". Thanks for all the great memories jim nabors. Thanks.

True icon at the Indy 500. Wish they would always play his recording of Back home again in Indiana, at every Indy 500. Will sure be missed. God rest his soul. Thanks for the memories.

I'll go with the 1974 version....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfM2MrwbXY

....even though all versions were top shelf.

R.I.P. Jim.

I was present at everyone of his Indy 500 performances and each one sent a chill up my spine! What a magnificent voice! Rest in Peace, Jim Nabors!

R.i.p mr nabors

How does an Alabama boy become the singing voice of the Indy 500?

The 500 is all about tradition and Jim Nabors was one of the quirkiest. But a favorite of mine.
I hope his tradition is built upon by inviting Jim Cornelison, who just nailed the song this year, back yearly.

Jim Cornelison 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNPyL73sqdk

He could not only sing... he could dance too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJBhxhnkh8E