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D'Corey told \"GMA\" that he \"loves\" singing, adding that he's a huge fan of Tina Turner and his favorite songs of hers to sing are \"Proud Mary\" and \"River Deep.\"

He also loves to act and is a fan of Shakespeare.

\"I want to be a singer known as a triple threat,\" he said. \"That means that I can do everything -- sing, act, tap.\"

D'Corey has been tapped to sing the national anthem at an upcoming Tennessee Titans game.

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