President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

Eight years ago, Trump reportedly struggled to enlist stars to be part of the swearing-in and the various glitzy balls that follow. The concurrent protest marches around the nation had more famous entertainers than the swearing-in,

Singers Susan Graham and Denyce Graves also performed. Barack Obama, 2009: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem. Aretha Franklin also performed. Barack Obama, ...

Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama. View on euronews

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

Donald Trump's attempt to greet his wife, Melania Trump, at his presidental inauguration was stopped by an aspect of her outfit.

Michelle Obama is not going to the Trump inauguration because she is not a phony — great for her. I hope we take this as a lesson on the proper way to resist. “Former President Barack Obama is ...

The line-up that year was seen as a steep downgrade from those that Barack Obama had accustomed the American and global audiences with. Trump’s 2016 election victory polarised America ...

The love story of Barack and Michelle Obama may be one of the most openly-discussed in history. But this week, as it is confirmed that Michelle won’t attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on ...