Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, and Bruce Springsteen were among the many stars welcoming the Biden administration to the White House with the inauguration concert, Celebrating America.
Perry, 36, closed out the star-studded spectacle with a majestic rendition of her hit track Firework before the Washington Monument.
A dazzling display of red, white, and blue fireworks surrounded the obelisk as Perry sang the track, clad in a caped, patriotic dress.
As Perry sang, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her husband Doug Emhoff watched on.
USA! Katy Perry, John Legend, and Demi Lovato were among the many stars welcoming the Biden administration to the White House with the inauguration concert, Celebrating America
There were no shortage of celebrities welcoming the President to his new role.
Demi Lovato performed a powerful rendition of the upbeat track Lovely Day from Los Angeles with a chorus of supporters – including healthcare workers – singing along virtually.
John Legend sang the empowering track Feeling Good before the Washington Monument.
Bundled up in a camel coat, the showbiz icon didn’t let the cold weather stop him from putting on an incredible show.
Sparkle and shine! A dazzling fireworks display lit up the night sky as Katy performed
America the beautiful: Perry gave the stirring performance her all
Powerful: Perry put on a show-stopping performance for viewers
Red, white, and blue: Perry wore a patriotic, caped white dress as she performed for the new administration
Star power: There were no shortage of celebrities welcoming the President to his new role
Ray of sunshine! Demi Lovato sang Lovely Day with a slew of virtual supporters, including healthcare workers
To the rescue: Lovato sang along a chorus of virtual fans, including healthcare workers
Bruce Springsteen kicked off the show with a poignant track, Land Of Hope and Dreams.
‘Good evening America, I’m proud to be in cold Washington, D.C. tonight,’ he began. ‘I want to offer this small prayer for our country, this is Land Of Open Dreams.’
Standing at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial, Bruce was bundled up in a black coat as he strummed his guitar to the touching song.
Greetings from LA! Lovato performed with a view of the Los Angeles skyline behind her
Feeling Good! John Legend sang the empowering track Feeling Good before the Lincoln Memorial
Total pro: Bundled up in a camel coat, the showbiz icon didn’t let the cold weather stop him from putting on an incredible show
Patriotic: The Ordinary People hit-maker entertained audiences with a view of the historic statute to his right
Kicking things off! Bruce Springsteen opened the special with the poignant track, Land Of Hope and Dreams
Hello America! ‘Good evening America, I’m proud to be in cold Washington, D.C. tonight,’ he began. ‘I want to offer this small prayer for our country, this is Land Of Hope and Dreams’
Meanwhile: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden watched the show from inside the White House
Tom Hanks, who hosted the special, reflected on the legacy of Inauguration Day as he opened the show from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
‘The last few weeks, and the last few years, we’ve witnessed deep divisions and a troubling rancor in our land. But tonight we ponder the United States of America. The practice of our democracy, the foundations of our republic, the integrity of our constitution, the hope and dreams we all share for a more perfect union,’ he began.
Not only was the show packed with musical entertainment, but actresses Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington also made appearances.
Madam Vice President: Kamala Harris spoke to viewers with a view of the Washington Monument behind her
Historic: Tom Hanks, who hosted the special, reflected on the legacy of Inauguration Day as he opened the show from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
Speaking up: Not only was the show packed with musical entertainment, but actresses Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington also made appearances
Lights, camera, action: Washington was among the many celebrities appearing in the special
Sing it! Jon Bon Jovi sang the cheerful Beatles track Here Comes The Sun
Here comes the sun! The rocker performed the song in Miami, Florida
Coming from Texas: The Black Pumas performed Colors from Austin
Forward thinking: Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemens sang the song Better Days
Optimistic: The track tells of happier times on the horizon
Class act: The Foo Fighters dedicated their track Times Like These to teachers working during the pandemic
Jon Bon Jovi performed the cheerful Beatles song Here Comes The Sun from a boardwalk in Miami, Florida.
Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemens sang of happier times on the horizon as they performed the moving song Better Days from Memphis, Tennessee.
Black Pumas performed Colors from Austin, Texas, the Foo Fighters dedicated their track Times Like These to teachers working during the pandemic.
In Los Angeles, DJ Cassidy played a virtual game of inaugural pass-the-mic with Ozuna and Luis Fonsi.
Going for the gold! In Los Angeles, DJ Cassidy played a virtual game of inaugural pass-the-mic with Ozuna and Luis Fonsi
Oh yeah! Despite being physically distanced, Luis Fonsi and Ozuna still had a lot of fun
From the heart: Tim McGraw performed Undivided with Tyler Hubbard in Nashville
Coming together: The song was about ‘unity and faith’
Despite being physically separated, everyone had a blast singing with one another.
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard performed a song of ‘unity and faith’, Undivided, in Nashville.
Indeed, the special was not just a who’s who of Hollywood stars, but also of political heavyweights, including former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and newly-sworn in Joe Biden.
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, succeeding President Donald Trump.
Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris, made history becoming not just the first female Vice President, but also the first Black and South Asian woman to hold the office.
God Bless America! Katy showed off the many patriotic microphones at her disposal on her Instagram account