Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige, Usher, will.i.am and John Legend's live performances during Barack Obama's January 18 pre-inaugural show have been available to watch through video footage.
- Jan 19, 2009
AceShowbiz - Video footage showing Beyonce Knowles and Mary J. Blige's live appearances during a welcoming party for Barack Obama's presidential ceremony has arrived. Beyonce delivered "America the Beautiful", while Mary sang Bill Withers' 1972 hit single "Lean on Me".
Other stars, whose performances at Lincoln Memorial have been available to watch, include will.i.am, who appeared on-stage with Sheryl Crow and Herbie Hancock singing Bob Marley's "One Love", Usher, who made a duet with Shakira and Stevie Wonder performing "Higher Ground", and John Legend, who teamed up with James Taylor on "Shower the People".
Following "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" concert, another gig dubbed "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" will also be held at Verizon Center on January 19. Broadcast Monday, January 19 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on Disney Channel, it will feature performances from Corbin Bleu, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato.
Barack Obama's presidential inauguration itself will be held on January 20 beginning at 10 A.M. on the West Front of the Capitol. Opened by U.S. Marine band, the event will also feature performances from singer Aretha Franklin, violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Gabriela Montero and clarinetist Anthony McGill.
Beyonce Knowles singing "America the Beautiful":
Mary J. Blige singing "Lean on Me":
will.i.am, Herbie Hancock and Sheryl Crow singing "One Love":
Usher, Shakira and Stevie Wonder singing "Higher Ground":
John Legend and James Taylor singing "Shower the People":
