Current:Home > InvestWho's performed at the DNC? Lil Jon, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, more hit the stage -InfiniteWealth
Who's performed at the DNC? Lil Jon, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, more hit the stage
View
Date:2025-04-24 17:37:28
This summer, several musicians have popped up in Milwaukee and Chicago arenas to not only perform but also lend their presidential endorsements at the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
Lee Greenwood sang "God Bless The USA" as former President Donald Trump walked out on the RNC stage last month, and Kid Rock also introduced him. So far, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle and Common are among the musicians who have played live at the DNC in Chicago.
The DNC's roll call on Tuesday celebrated music from each state, with Lil Jon making a surprise appearance to briefly perform "Turn Down for What" and a political remix of "Get Low."
Both conventions, whose purpose is to select the respective political parties' presidential nominees, took on different musical tones via their playlists and live performances. Here's a roundup of everyone who has taken the stage at the DNC and the RNC.
The DNC roll call was a party:Song list, from 'California Love' to 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
John Legend, Pink, Maren Morris will reportedly perform at the DNC
CNN and Rolling Stone have reported that John Legend will introduce the vice presidential candidate Tim Walz to the stage on Wednesday with a tribute to one of Walz's home state's most iconic musicians, Prince.
CNN and Deadline also report Pink will headline on Thursday, the final day of the DNC. Harris will be delivering her speech accepting the party's nomination.
Maren Morris, who started in country music but has since distanced herself from the "toxic parts" of the country music industry, has confirmed she will be performing ahead of Walz's speech Wednesday.
"I am honored to be performing at the Democratic National Convention for the first time ever. It’s a moment where we, as a country, can come together and hear rational plans for the future of women’s and LGBTQ rights," she said in a statement to The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. "We can be inspired by people’s stories and navigate a safe path forward for our children."
DNC performers: Stevie Wonder, Jason Isbell, Patti LaBelle, Lil Jon, Common
Here's who has performed so far at the DNC:
- Jason Isbell: "Something More Than Free"
- Patti LaBelle: "You Are My Friend"
- Common and Jonathan McReynolds: "Fortunate" and "God Is Good"
- Lil Jon: "Turn Down for What" and "Get Low"
- Mickey Guyton: "All American”
- Stevie Wonder: "Higher Ground"
James Taylor was scheduled to take the stage Tuesday, but his performance was scrapped due to timing.
"It became clear, as the evening unfolded, that there wouldn't be time for our 'You've Got a Friend' with cello and voices. Maybe the organizers couldn't anticipate the wild response from the floor of the United Center," Taylor wrote, in part, in an Instagram post. "Anyway, sorry to disappoint."
Celebrities at the DNC:Lil Jon, Tony Goldwyn, Mindy Kaling and more
RNC performers: Kid Rock
On the third day, Kid Rock introduced Trump to the stage with a version of "American Bad Ass" that incorporated lyrics about the former president.
"He became a friend of mine over the last ten years and he's amazing, everyone loves him," Trump said during his convention speech.
RNC performers: Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood made several musical appearances at the RNC. On the first and fourth days, the country singer-songwriter introduced Trump and played him onto the stage with "God Bless The USA."
"You will not take this man down. He has the courage, the strength and he will be the next President of the United States," Greenwood said.
RNC performers: Chris Janson
Country singer Chris Janson, who also performed at the 2016 RNC, played "All American Guy" on the first night.
veryGood! (996)
Related
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses
- Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
- Pamela Anderson to star opposite Liam Neeson in 'Naked Gun' reboot
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview
- Custody battle, group 'God's Misfits' at center of missing Kansas moms' deaths: Affidavit
- IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- Former Arkansas officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in violent arrest caught on video
Ranking
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Taylor Swift reporter, influencers to discuss 'Tortured Poets' live on Instagram
- Gayle King and Charles Barkley end 'King Charles' CNN talk show run after 6 months
- Chrissy Teigen Claps Back After Critic Says She Only Has Kids to Stay Relevant
- Pregnant Kylie Kelce Shares Hilarious Question Her Daughter Asked Jason Kelce Amid Rising Fame
- Shannen Doherty Shares Lessons Learned From Brutal Marriage to Ex Kurt Iswarienko
- Utility regulators approve plan for Georgia Power to add new generating capacity
- A top Federal Reserve official opens door to keeping rates high for longer
Recommendation
Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
Travis Kelce named host of ‘Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?’ for Prime Video
I just paid my taxes. Biden's pandering on student loans will end up costing us all more.
Campaign to legalize abortion in Missouri raises nearly $5M in 3 months
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
Israel locates body of teen whose disappearance sparked deadly settler attack in the West Bank
Governor’s pandemic rules for bars violated North Carolina Constitution, appeals court says
Supreme Court won’t hear election denier Mike Lindell’s challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone