Garth Brooks to perform at Joe Biden’s inauguration
- by Lorene Schwartz
- in People
- — Jan 19, 2021
"In our household, this is not a political statement, this is a statement of unity", Garth said during a virtual press conference. "By lifting up voices from all walks of life, in every corner of our country, we want the first moments of the Biden-Harris administration to be a celebration of an inclusive, resilient united America", said Tony Allen, the CEO for the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Carole King, James Taylor, Fall Out Boy, and Ben Harper are just a few of the artists who have been confirmed to perform at a "We the People" pre-inauguration event this Sunday (1/17) hosted by actors Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing. "We were lucky enough to do "We Shall Be Free" at the Obama inauguration, so I don't think you'll see that here", Brooks said. Brooks was also invited to perform at President Trump's inauguration in 2017 but declined due to a scheduling conflict with his ongoing tour at the time.
Deadline reported that the superstar performed at former President Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural concert.
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Brooks joins Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez in performing at the Capitol building during the live inauguration ceremony.
The Biden-Harris era is about to begin in the US after a few weeks of political turmoil following the attempted coup at the Capitol.
It's the splashiest announcement to come from the inauguration yet, which will also feature performances from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, John Legend and plenty more.
