Here's a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations: John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang "The Star-Spangled ... Joe Biden, 2021: Lady Gaga sang the national anthem. Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks also performed.
Inaugural ceremonies have historically featured prominent performances of the national anthem. Artists ranging from Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga have lent their voices to this tradition, highlighting significant cultural moments.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. From Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga, discover the musical history of US presidential inaugurations.
Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations: John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang ... Joe Biden, 2021: Lady Gaga sang the national anthem.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, Who Else Sang the National ... John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine ...
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will dedicate their Grammy performance to Los Angeles and those affected by the wildfires.
Gaga altered lyrics to "Always Remember Us This Way" as she performed in support of relief efforts for the wildfires: "I love you CALIFORNIA," she later posted.
Lady Gaga is known as Mother Monster to her adoring fans, but her latest outfit would work well for a matriarch of some chic coven. Or someone on their way to a late-night party at Berghain.
On January 30, 2025, the FireAid benefit concert concluded with a heartfelt performance by Lady Gaga at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event was organized to support those affected by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Pink, who always dials it up to 100, performed Janis Joplin's “Me and Bobby McGee” and Led Zeppelin's “Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.” While introducing John Mayer, she addresses the crowd: “Ladies and gentlemen, and every other gender which absolutely exists,” seemingly a reference to President Trump's “two gender” declaration.
Some of the biggest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Green Day, played FireAid at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome on Jan 30.