Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn’t always a platform for chart-topping performers.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. From Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga, discover the musical history of US presidential inaugurations.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his inauguration, with Carrie Underwood also set to perform. The article lists previous singers at presidential inaugurations,

Newly inaugurated President Richard Nixon and his wife ... AFP But one star sticks out from recent inauguration performers: Lady Gaga at Joe Biden’s four years ago. America’s national anthem ...

Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem. Richard Nixon, 1969: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir accompanied by the United States Marine Band performed the national anthem. Richard Nixon, 1973: Jazz great Ethel Ennis ...

Billie Eilish and Finneas, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the headlining acts. Additionally, it was announced on Saturday that No Doubt, who recently reunited for ...

Half a century later, it welcomed an estimated crowd of 4,000 to see then Vice President Richard Nixon speak during a rally for U.S. Congressman Clifford Case. This month it was listed for $6.325 ...

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Richard Roeper, a Sun-Times contributor since 1987 and a Chicago native, is the author of seven books and the former co-host of “Ebert & Roeper and the Movies.” He is the film critic for ABC-7 ...