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Puerto Rican stars Ozuna and Luis Fonsi took the (virtual) stage to perform “Taki Taki” and “Despacito” at the Celebrating America primetime special Wednesday night (Jan. 20).
The pair’s set was part of DJ Cassidy’s “Pass the Mic: Inaugural Edition” series, which he kicked off earlier Wednesday during the inauguration parade featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Nile Rogers, and Kathy Sledge.
Ozuna kicked off the DJ’s set with an exuberant performance of his hit song “Taki Taki” and then passed the mic to compatriot Fonsi, who, as expected, performed his anthemic smash hit “Despacito.”
Other artists that performed at the 90-minute inauguration special included Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.
Tom Hanks hosted the primetime special that wrapped up President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration.
“This is a great nation. We’re good people,” President Biden said during the virtual event. “America built on decency and dignity, of love and healing, of possibilities. This is the story that inspires us and guides us. I will give my all to you.”
After President Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, the Puerto Rican singer posted on social media “cheers to a new beginning.”
The caption accompanied photos of him and the president at a Hispanic Heritage Month campaign event in Orlando last year and a photo of him and former President Barack Obama at a rally right before election day.
In case you missed it, look out for the performance below:
Black Pumas brought a little Texas to “Celebrating America,” the primetime special in honor of the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Grammy-nominated group — who are up for three awards this year, including album of the year and record of the year — staged their song “Colors” from Austin, Texas.
“Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris on this historic win, we hope you enjoy the music,” lead singer Eric Burton said before launching into a lively and emotional performance.
“Celebrating America,” hosted by Tom Hanks, included the talents of Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters and more from all around the country.
Earlier in the day (Jan. 20), Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks all performed at the Biden and Harris inauguration.
Following the ceremony, New Radicals reunited for a lively rendition of “You Get What You Give” joining other acts including Andra Day for a virtual parade to celebrate the new president and vice president.
Watch Black Pumas perform “Colors” for “Celebrating America” below:
Dave Grohl understands just how hard teachers work: As the Foo Fighters frontman said Wednesday night (Jan. 20) on Joe Biden’s Celebrating America primetime inauguration special, his mother, Virginia, was a public school teacher for 35 years. She was “a mentor for her students, remembered long after their graduation,” Grohl said.
For the special, the band was introduced by Mackenzie Adams, a kindergarten teacher who went viral for her high-energy virtual classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This next song is for Mackenzie and all of our unshakable teachers who continue to enlighten our nation’s students every day,” Grohl said to introduce “Times Like These,” the all-too-appropriate 2003 song from the band’s fourth album, One by One.
The Foos also performed the fitting song when they performed on Saturday Night Live in November. The song got an all-star cover in April as well — featuring Grohl, Dua Lipa, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, 5 Seconds of Summer and more — to raise money for COVID-19 relief.
Watch the Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These” performance on Celebrating America below. The primetime special celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris also included performances from Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and more.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ant Clemons and 10-time Grammy winner Justin Timberlake brought a soulful optimism to the Wednesday (Jan. 20) evening Celebrating America concert following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president.
Timberlake and Clemons crooned their recent collaboration “Better Days” inside the iconic Stax Records in Memphis, which has housed a roster of icons from Otis Redding to Booker T. & the M.G.’s to Isaac Hayes over the years.
After exiting Stax and taking to the streets mid-song, the all-smiles duo wrapped “Better Days” backed by a socially distanced band in an empty Memphis intersection. The gospel choir chiming in wasn’t present on the city streets, but it sure helped make things feel like better days are coming.
Jon Bon Jovi delivered a sweet performance as part of the “Celebrating America” concert on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. The rocker offered up an acoustic version of The Beatles’ tune “Here Comes the Sun,” reflecting the hopeful mood of many Americans as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as the new president and vice president of the United States earlier in the day.
“Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter/ Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here/ Here comes the sun/ Here comes the sun/ And I say it’s all right,” sang Bon Jovi with a smile, the lyrics perfect for hinting at the long months people have been sheltering at home due to the global coronavirus pandemic. He performed from a pier in Miami, the water shimmering behind him as the peeked through the clouds.
The day before his performance, Bon Jovi shared his excitement at helping to celebrate the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration. “I am very honored to be part of the Presidential Inauguration tomorrow alongside so many incredible people,” he tweeted.
“Celebrating America” came as Inauguration Day began to wrap up. Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, and more musical artists also performed during the concert hosted by Tom Hanks. Earlier in the day, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks all performed at the swearing-in ceremony. “Parade Across America” was another of the day’s celebrations, during which the New Radicals reunited for a performance of their hit “You Get What You Give.”
Watch Bon Jovi’s performance below:
