Celebrities at Biden’s inauguration: Complete list of artists and guests

Several musicians have landed in Washington DC to perform at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration at the United States Capitol.

The Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) last week announced a list of stars for the inauguration ceremony, as well as a number of prominent artists who will appear at additional events broadcast after the swearing-in of Biden and Harris.

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will take the stage of the ceremony with respective performances. The two female performers are more than equipped to entertain large crowds since they have performed at the Super Bowl before. Country icon Garth Brooks, who joked earlier this week that he might be the “only Republican” present, joined them in an astonishing announcement made a few days ago.

While the ceremonial events are largely virtual, a number of streaming events as well as a prime-time special will follow on Wednesday. See below for a breakdown of historical events and what stars you can expect to see.

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Lady Gaga

The Grammy and Oscar winner is no stranger to performing at political events. Just months after playing at a rally in Pittsburgh, Penn. Alongside Biden, Gaga is expected to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” in person on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Fox News caught up with the singer’s father, Joe Germanotta, last week, who said he was thrilled his daughter was attending.

“I am extremely proud,” said Germanotta, a New Yorker. “I can’t wait to watch it.”

The artist’s father also wished for a “calm day” because the ceremony takes place just two weeks after the Capitol was violently violated by rioters, killing at least five people.

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Late Tuesday, Gaga shared her own statement about her hope for safety for all.

“I pray that tomorrow will be a day of peace for all Americans,” she said on social media on Tuesday. “A day for love, not for hate. A day for acceptance, not fear. A day for dreaming of our future joy as a country. A non-violent dream, a dream that keeps our people safe. souls. “

Jennifer lopez

Latin superstar Jennifer Lopez will follow Gaga’s performance with her own musical performance. Not much has been released about Lopez’s songs, but her fiance, Alex Rodriguez, promised earlier this week that viewers would be “surprised.”

On Tuesday, Lopez teased on Instagram that she had landed in the nation’s capital. In photos shared on his Instagram, Lopez poses for selfies with members of the military.

“What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and every day. 🇺🇸 Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans. ❤️🤍💙 # inauguration2021. “

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Garth Brooks

The country star will also perform at the ceremony. Brooks said Dr Jill Biden had called him personally to invite him to perform.

“I’ve played for every president since Carter except Reagan. It’s an honor to be able to serve… and that’s one of the things that if my family is there, no matter who the president-elect is, it’s an honor to be asked, ”he told reporters, according to Entertainment Tonight.

Brooks’ participation stunned his fans because he is also a well-known Republican. Some fans claimed they were “looking forward” to watching him on stage on Wednesday while others claimed to have “unsubscribed” the star after the announcement. However, he made sure to note that his presence there is about bringing people together, not politics.

PIC announced that the theme for Biden’s ceremony was “America United”.

“In a time of unprecedented crisis and deep divisions, America United reflects the start of a new national journey that restores the soul of America, brings the country closer together and paves the way for a brighter future,” said the organization in a press release. .

“Parade across America”

There is also a virtual “Parade Across America” on the inaugural afternoon at 3:15 pm, hosted by actor Tony Goldwyn with appearances from Jon Stewart, Earth Wind & Fire and the New Radicals – reunited after more of two decades – among many others.

“Our White House”

Actress Keke Palmer will also host “Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans” with Dr. Jill Biden. This is a livestream for kids from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will include a message from the new first lady.

Special “Celebrate America”

Tom Hanks will host a prime-time special called “Celebrating America” ​​to air on multiple networks, including Fox’s NewsNow, ABC, CBS and Amazon Prime Video, starting at 8:30 p.m. Those who do not have access to any of these platforms can also log on to PIC’s social media pages.

In addition to Hanks, stars like Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi are expected to appear for performances on the special.

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The Foo Fighters, John Legend, Katy Perry Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Bruce Springsteen are all set to entertain viewers as well.

Hosts Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria will be joined by basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, chef Jose Andres, union leader Dolores Huerta and Kim Ng, the first female general manager in MLB history.

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On Tuesday evening, Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen confirmed they were in Washington DC with a number of photos shared on Instagram. She stood alongside members of the National Guard whom she called “literally f-king heroes”.

Country artists Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard also feature in “Celebrating America” ​​with a duet of their new song “Undivided”. McGraw and Hubbard launched the trail last week. In his lyrics, the musicians call for unity between people despite their race, their political and religious convictions. The song’s release comes at a time of heightened tensions across the country following a deadly riot on the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago.

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The history of celebrities performing at openings dates back to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s third inauguration in 1941, when a gala celebration the day before saw performances of Irving Berlin, Mickey Rooney and Charlie Chaplin, explains Lina Mann. of the White House Historical Association. “Chaplin performed his monologue from ‘The Great Dictator,” Mann notes.

The celebrity component only increased over time, and one of the most famous inaugurations was that of John F. Kennedy in 1961. This celebration, hosted by Frank Sinatra, drew Harry Belafonte, Nat King Cole , Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Kelly, Ethel Merman, Laurence Olivier, Sidney Poitier and other celebrities.

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Fast forward to Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, where Aretha Franklin sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” during the swearing-in, and the new president and his wife, Michelle, were greeted by Beyoncé singing “At Last” at an inaugural ball.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.