Check out a number of the most iconic acts that carried out at previous inaugurations, inaugural balls, and celebrations, together with Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Aretha Franklin and extra.


Marian Anderson performs at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's second inauguration in 1957.
Marian Anderson performs at President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s second inauguration in 1957. Common Historical past Archive/ Common Photographs Group through Getty Photographs

Robert Frost reads one of his poems during the inaugural ceremonies for President John F. Kennedy at the Capitol in January 1961.
Robert Frost reads considered one of his poems through the inaugural ceremonies for President John F. Kennedy on the Capitol in January 1961. Bettmann Archive

President Richard Nixon shakes hands with musician James Brown in the White House's Oval Office.
President Richard Nixon shakes fingers with musician James Brown within the White Home’s Oval Workplace. Brown carried out at Nixon’s inaugural ball in 1969. Getty Photographs

Linda Ronstadt attends the rehearsals for President Jimmy Carter's inaugural ball in January 1977.
Linda Ronstadt attends the rehearsals for President Jimmy Carter’s inaugural ball in January 1977. Ron Galella Assortment through Getty Photographs

President Bill Clinton and celebrities, including Michael Jackson, at his inauguration ball in January 1993.
President Invoice Clinton and celebrities, together with Michael Jackson, at his inauguration ball in January 1993. Corbis/VCG through Getty Photographs

American poet Maya Angelou reciting her poem
American poet Maya Angelou reciting her poem “On the Pulse of Morning” on the inauguration of President Invoice Clinton in January 1993. Getty Photographs

Ricky Martin performs as President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush look on during the opening ceremony of the inauguration in January 2001.
Ricky Martin performs as President George W. Bush and his spouse Laura Bush look on through the opening ceremony of the inauguration in January 2001. Getty Photographs

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey perform at the Celebrating America's Youth concert as part of President George W. Bush's inauguration celebration in January 2001.
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey carry out on the Celebrating America’s Youth live performance as a part of President George W. Bush’s inauguration celebration in January 2001. Corbis through Getty Photographs

Destiny's Child performs at the Celebrating America's Youth concert for the inauguration of George W. Bush in January 2001.
Future’s Little one performs on the Celebrating America’s Youth live performance for the inauguration of George W. Bush in January 2001. Corbis through Getty Photographs

Gloria Estefan performs during the
Gloria Estefan performs through the “Saluting These Who Serve” occasion in January 2005 as a part of President George W. Bush’s second inauguration. Getty Photographs

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque performs during the inaugural youth concert, hosted by Barbara and Jenna Bush, in January 2005.
Joanna “JoJo” Levesque performs through the inaugural youth live performance, hosted by Barbara and Jenna Bush, in January 2005. Getty Photographs

Hilary Duff performs at the
Hilary Duff performs on the “America’s Future Rocks At present” inaugural occasion in January 2005 kicking off inauguration week for President George W. Bush. Getty Photographs

Stevie Wonder, Usher, and Shakira perform at the We Are One concert during Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations in January 2009.
Stevie Surprise, Usher, and Shakira carry out on the We Are One live performance throughout Barack Obama’s inauguration celebrations in January 2009. AFP through Getty Photographs

Bruce Springsteen performs during the We are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.
Bruce Springsteen performs through the We Are One live performance for President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. AFP through Getty Photographs

Mary J. Blige performs during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.
Mary J. Blige performs through the We Are One live performance for President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. AFP through Getty Photographs

Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, and James Taylor perform during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.
Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, and James Taylor carry out through the We Are One live performance for President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. AFP through Getty Photographs

Bruce Springsteen performs during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.
Bruce Springsteen performs through the We Are One live performance for President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. AFP through Getty Photographs

Sheryl Crow and will.i.am perform at an inaugural celebration for President Barack Obama in January 2009.
Sheryl Crow and can.i.am carry out at an inaugural celebration for President Barack Obama in January 2009. WireImage

Beyoncé performs at President Barack Obama's Inauguration in January 2009.
Beyoncé performs at President Barack Obama’s Inauguration in January 2009. WireImage

Jon Bon Jovi performs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in January 2009 as part of President Barack Obama's inaugural celebrations.
Jon Bon Jovi performs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in January 2009 as a part of President Barack Obama’s inaugural celebrations. Tribune Information Service through Getty Photographs

Aretha Franklin performs at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony in January 2009.
Aretha Franklin performs at President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony in January 2009. Getty Photographs

Katy Perry sings during a children's concert to celebrate military families in January 2013 for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Katy Perry sings throughout a kids’s live performance to have a good time navy households in January 2013 for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Getty Photographs

Kelly Clarkson performs after President Barack Obama took the oath of office during his second inauguration in January 2013.
Kelly Clarkson performs after President Barack Obama took the oath of workplace throughout his second inauguration in January 2013. AFP through Getty Photographs

Beyoncé performs the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2013.
Beyoncé performs the nationwide anthem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January 2013. Getty Photographs

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together during the inaugural ball as singer Jennifer Hudson performs in January 2013.
President Barack Obama and first girl Michelle Obama dance collectively through the inaugural ball as singer Jennifer Hudson performs in January 2013. WireImage

Alicia Keys sings before the arrival of President Barack Obama to the inaugural ball in January 2013.
Alicia Keys sings earlier than the arrival of President Barack Obama to the inaugural ball in January 2013. Getty Photographs

3 Doors Down performs for President Donald Trump and his family during an inaugural celebration in January 2017.
3 Doorways Down performs for President Donald Trump and his household throughout an inaugural celebration in January 2017. AFP through Getty Photographs

Toby Keith performs for President Donald Trump and his family during an inaugural celebration in January 2017.
Toby Keith performs for President Donald Trump and his household throughout an inaugural celebration in January 2017. AFP through Getty Photographs

Katy Perry performs during the
Katy Perry performs through the “Celebrating America” primetime particular celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021. Biden Inaugural Committee through Getty Photographs

Lady Gaga performs during President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021.
Woman Gaga performs throughout President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. Getty Photographs

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites a poem during Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021.
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites a poem throughout Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. Getty Photographs

Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021.
Garth Brooks performs on the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021. Getty Photographs

Jennifer Lopez sings
Jennifer Lopez sings “This Land Is Your Land” and “America the Lovely” throughout President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. Getty Photographs

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