Jazz great Ethel Ennis sang the national anthem. Jimmy Carter, 1977: Cantor Isaac Goodfriend, a Holocaust survivor, accompanied by the U.S. Marine Band sang t

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 selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,

Carrie’s performance of “America The Beautiful” was blighted with technical issues during last night’s ceremony. View Entire Post ›

Carrie Underwood’s heartfelt rendition of “America the Beautiful” was a moment of unscripted brilliance that resonated deeply with the American spirit. What began as a technical glitch — a long pause where the national anthem refused to play —transformed into a moment of profound symbolism.

The president pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and House members who probed the Jan. 6 attack.

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda, he will be surrounded by a

In celebration of what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 96th birthday, pianist Lara Downes examines how musicians have followed in his footsteps, and faced the cost of taking a stand.

at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations: John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson ...

A name now synonymous with opera, Pavarotti had a voice that radiated pure sunshine, with an instantly recognisable, beautiful tone and unmatched ... The Royal Opera) In 1939 Marian Anderson was barred from a concert in the DAR Constitution Hall in ...

and she's just a beautiful soul." Lately, Anderson has been doing press for the film, travelling North America to do interviews. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance, and the movie is generating Oscar buzz. Soon, she'll be promoting her ...