Joe Biden is getting ready to dance, dance, dance in his next presidential inauguration.
Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi and R&B singer Ant Clemons will perform as part of the inauguration festivities for President-elect Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris on January 20, the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) announced on Wednesday, January 13.
Music stars will participate in “Celebrating America”, a 90-minute prime-time live special hosted by Tom Hanks which will air at 8:30 pm ET / PT. The event, which will have more artists to be announced, will end a day of celebration that will see Biden installed as the 46th president of the United States.
This special will feature comments from Biden and Harris, as well as highlighting the American heroes who stood out during the current pandemic. He will follow the other events of this historic day, including the official Inaugural Ceremonies, the placing of a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and a “Parade through America”.
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The program will air live on ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and MSNBC, along with live streaming on the PIC channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch. In addition, it will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, Fox’s NewsNOW and AT&T DirecTV and U-verse.
“This inauguration presents a unique opportunity to highlight the resilience and spirit of a united America”, CEO of PIC Tony Allen said in a statement. “We have witnessed countless heroes last year rise to the forefront and serve their fellow Americans, so we are telling their stories, spreading their collective light and celebrating the best of our country and its people with this prime time program. Our first priority it’s security – so while many of us are watching safely from our homes, we are creating real moments of connection that highlight a new inclusive American era of leadership that works and represents all Americans. “
The inaugural events are certainly known for attracting top talent. Barack Obamathe company’s second inauguration set a high standard in 2013, counting Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor among the artists of that year.