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In Anthony Hamilton’s world, serenading a goat sounds good

Recording Artist Anthony Hamilton attends the 13th Annual McDonald's 365 Black Awards at the Ernest Moral Convention Center in New Orleans, LA on Friday, July 1, 2016. COPYRIGHT: Soul Brother
Recording Artist Anthony Hamilton attends the 13th Annual McDonald's 365 Black Awards at the Ernest Moral Convention Center in New Orleans, LA on Friday, July 1, 2016. COPYRIGHT: Soul Brother
By Shelia Poole
Aug 22, 2016

Grammy-winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton has serenaded many a female fan from the stage.

Now, Hamilton and The Hamiltones are getting praise for serenading, well, a goat at the Indiana State Fair. Watch the video below.

The impromptu performance has burned up social media, with many fans saying they couldn’t get the tune out of their heads.

“Whose billy goat is this?,” the singers deftly harmonize. It’s like church at the state fair as Hamilton chimes in with “baaa, baaa, baaa.”

It's even started a hashtag #WhoseBillyGoatIsThis.

The goat, though, seems more interested in getting more food than hearing Hamilton and The Hamiltones sing.

Ah, critics.

Hamilton plans to hit Augusta on Oct. 16 during his fall tour with Lalah Hathaway and Eric Benet. More dates will be announced.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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