Who performed at Barack Obama’s first and second inauguration?
A FORMIDABLE lineup of performers helped Barack Obama celebrate presidential election victories in 2009 and 2013.
Obama scored a historic election win in 2008 and then was re-elected four years later.
"Maybe about three weeks prior to the inauguration, I got a call and was told that I had been invited to sing at the swearing-in. Oh my God, oh my God."
The emotional rendition came as Barack and Michelle Obama had their first dance as the president and first lady.
Beyonce would also perform the national anthem at the 2013 inauguration.
Clarkson would later tweet: "Wow ....I was incredibly nervous and cold ha! I just wanna officially thank President Obama for opening for me haha! Just kidding :)"
Jennifer Hudson
The Oscar winner performed Al Green's Let's Stay Together during the Obamas' first dance at the 2013 gala.
"Right now the President and First Lady will dance to Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," to be performed by… ME!!!" Hudson tweeted.
"Yes! Amazing night!"
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James Taylor
James Taylor sang America the Beautiful before Obama took his oath of office in 2013.
The singer had also performed at the Democratic National Convention several months earlier.