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Alicia Keys, Katy Perry to Appear at President Barack Obama's Kids' Inaugural Concert, Inaugural Balls
Alicia Keys, Katy Perry to Appear at President Barack Obama's Kids' Inaugural Concert, Inaugural Balls
January 11, 2013

President Barack Obama**'s second inauguration is shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets of the year.

Two days after the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced that Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor would perform at the official ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., several other celebs have been added to the weekend's star-studded lineup.

The committee announced Friday, Jan. 11, that Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Katy Perry**, John Legend, fun, Stevie Wonder, and Usher** would be among those on hand at the Kids' Inaugural Concert on Saturday, Jan. 19, and at the official Inaugural balls on Monday, Jan. 21. Marc Anthony**, Nick Cannon**, Smokey Robinson, and members of the cast of Glee are also expected to make appearances.

"We are honored and excited to have such a diverse, talented group of musical guests joining Americans from across the country to celebrate the 57th Inauguration," Presidential Inaugural Committee CEO Steve Kerrigan said in a statement.

"Vice President [Joe] Biden and I are honored to have these wonderfully talented musical artists perform at the Inaugural ceremony," Obama, 51, said in a statement after the committee announced Beyonce, Clarkson, and Taylor's participation. "Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country."

The Kids' Inaugural Concert on Jan. 19 carries on a tradition started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in 2009 that builds on initiatives to support military families. Monday's official balls also honor servicemen and women; the Commander-in-Chief's Ball will include both active duty and reserve military, as well as Medal of Honor recipients and wounded warriors.

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Alicia Keys, Katy Perry to Appear at President Barack Obama's Kids' Inaugural Concert, Inaugural Balls


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@sjane u dont make sense at all. What does their music have to do with the world or how it is run. If u think you can do a better job then go run for president other than that shut up please. No common sense
Posted by BlackCurlyHair January 12, 2013, 12:12 am
Actually, Obama, their music is not at the heart of this country. Just another example of why you shouldn't be leading this country. You seem to live in a bubble and have no sense of how the average American lives.
Posted by SJane January 11, 2013, 10:20 pm
O I GOT ONE B I T C H E S no thanks to that loser odumba and all you dumb a ss es out there. Now i would like him if i didnt work and depended on him to pay my s h i t. oh yeah F U C K U ALL OBAMA LOSERS
Posted by gumdrop buggers January 11, 2013, 8:15 pm
**AWESOME!** DITTO @LITTLEMAMA...
Posted by Bbthumper January 11, 2013, 6:13 pm
gumdrop buggers get your life...
Posted by blkbeauty January 11, 2013, 5:20 pm
No,dumbdrop,yourself.
Posted by Hollowayandy8@gmail.com January 11, 2013, 11:04 am
Alicia is beautiful and has such great talent. Good talents all around. Cant wait 2 watch. Love my president.
Posted by Littld mama January 11, 2013, 8:22 am
Sounds GREAT. What a variety of guests!
Posted by HarrietJB January 11, 2013, 7:52 am
O all the way....GoodMorning Barrack, GoodMorning America.
Posted by NEWSRECYCLEdotCOM January 11, 2013, 7:08 am