Broadcast live on an open signal from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., by HBO. "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" performance was a two-hour historical event organized with themes that shaped President Obama's campaign and will be the hallmarks of his administration. Being surrounded by an estimated half million people was well worth braving the cold, long security lines, and the hassles.
The list of musical performers featured: Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, Jon Bon Jovi, Mstr. Sgt. Caleb Green (U.S. Army), John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, U2, Will.i.am and Stevie Wonder.
Among those that read historical passages were Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, Ashley Judd, Kal Penn, Forest Whitaker, Samuel L. Jackson and Tiger Woods. The Reverend V. Gene Robinson gave the invocation.
"The list of stars is impressive. But this is not a show biz, glitzy occasion. It's going to be rooted in history, remembering the great president (Lincoln) who led us through difficult times," - executive producer George Stevens Jr.
Rosario Dawson
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Actor Jack Black speaks on stage
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial Retired country singer Garth Brooks performed at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial Garth Brooks peforms during the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial Country and pop music legend Garth Brooks
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial
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Crowd dancing to Shout!
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Crowd raising their arms in the air to "Shout." Someone needs to contact the Guiness Book of World Records. The number of people dancing to the Isley Brothers, "Shout" was easily broken.
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial One of the best performances during the event.
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The Obama and Biden families enjoy Garth Brooks
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Garth Brooks and the Obamas/Bidens Garth Brooks performs at the Obama Inaugural Celebration
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Garth Brooks at the Lincoln Memorial
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Garth Brooks singing "American Pie"
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