Which celebrities could perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration? | News of Entities and Arts

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on January 20 in Washington, DC, his second bid for the highest office in politics.

A national holiday thanks to it coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, viewers can expect a day full of pomp, pageantry and entertainment.

Back in your first inauguration in 2017, Mr Trump it seemed struggles to attract celebrity attendees – So who could we see appear for the second time?

Political figures and world leaders.

outgoing president joe biden82 years old, will attend the inauguration of his successor. It was a joke that Trump didn’t make during Biden’s inauguration in 2020, that Trump, who claimed the election had been stolen from him, chose to skip.

It is also traditional for all living former presidents to attend the inauguration, so Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are likely to attend.

Trump also invited world leaders this year for the first time.

UK reform leader Nigel Farage has confirmed his attendance and we also look forward to seeing Elon MuskTrump’s new efficiency czar.

Farage will surely hope Musk stands up, as he has said he hopes to “repair any broken barriers” with the tech billionaire after a recent dispute on social networks between the two.

official acts

Musical performances are usually a staple of the event, with a marching band and a number of celebrity performances.

Opening galas will also be held throughout the evening.

Past openings have included appearances by stars such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and John Legend.

But Trump’s team has yet to confirm which musical artists will appear that day, including the coveted performance of the national anthem The Star-Spangled Banner on the steps of the Capitol.

Who performed at Trump’s last inauguration and could perform again?

Classical singer Jackie Evancho, a former America’s Got Talent contestant, sang the national anthem at Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, calling it a “great honor” to perform for the president. But the young star, who has a transgender sister, later said she was “disappointed” by Trump’s decision to roll back transgender rights.

Meanwhile, country singer Toby Keith was arguably the biggest name on the bill the first time around. He died of stomach cancer last February.

Other acts performing included The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, rock band 3 Doors Down, DJ Ravidrums and musical group The Piano Guys.

Actor Jon Voight, a strong Trump supporter and father of Angelina JolieHe also spoke at the concert.

And country singer Lee Greenwood sang God Bless The USA at the inauguration eight years ago and was a staple at Trump campaign rallies last year.

It seems likely that we’ll see some appearances from some of these acts this time around.

Other names in the mix

Singer Kid Rock, 53, has been a strong supporter of the Republican Party and the president-elect for many years.

Rock, whose real name is Robert James Richie, previously sang before Trump’s speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention in July and joined Trump’s entourage at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in November. He seems like a likely candidate to take the stage again.

Singer Mary Millben sang the national anthem at both Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and the Republican National Convention in July, so she appears to have a good chance of performing.

A potential wild card guest would be Kanye Westwho has been a strong supporter of Trump in the past and who met with him in the Oval Office in 2018.

When asked earlier this year if he would vote Republican, West told reporters: “Yes, of course. It’s Trump all day.”

Prime time television show?

In 2021, Joe Biden’s inauguration included a prime-time television show on opening day hosted by Tom Hanks.

Celebrating America featured performances by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake.

It is not known whether a similar program will air after Trump’s inauguration this year.