From Angelina Jolie's father to budget Nickelback
Come the 20th January, President-elect Donald Trump will be officially sworn into office, taking the title President of the United States. Hell is expected to consume America soon after.
The day before the vows are taken, as is tradition, a celebratory concert will take place featuring a whole host of celebrity performers.
For Obama’s first inauguration concert - "We Are One" - the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé played: Trump’s line-up is a little lacklustre by comparison.
First, rather than delving straight into celebrity performances, there will be the "Voices of the People" parade. Participants include the DC Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, King’s Academy Honor Choir, and the Republican Hindu Coalition.
Following the introduction, "The Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" will kickstart, with Trump and his VP Mike Pence making speeches throughout.
So, who’s playing? Here’s everyone confirmed so far and little information about them.
Toby Keith - Country singer best-known for “Should've Been A Cowboy”. Speaking about playing the event, Keith said: “I don’t apologise for performing for our country or military.”
Jon Voight - Acclaimed Midnight Cowboy actor and father of Angelina Jolie. Likely doing a speech rather than singing.
3 Doors Down - Budget Nickelback
Radio City Rockettes - Precision dance company. Numerous members have come out against Trump, saying they are being forced to perform for “a monster”. Three of the thirteen dancers have decided to sit out of the performance.
The Frontmen of Country - An all-star country group featuring Tim Rushlow, former lead singer of “Little Texas”, Larry Stewart of “Restless Heart” and Richie McDonald of “Lonestar”.
Lee Greenwood - Another country singer, best known for “God Bless the USA”.
The Piano Guys - YouTube sensation, the group perform instrumental covers of popular songs like “Let It Go” from Frozen.
Jackie Evancho - Ex-American’s Got Talent contestant who came in second on the show but has since sold over a million records.
The B Street Band - A Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Presumably, the real artist had prior engagements.
DJ Ravi Drums - Real name Ravi Jakhotia, the DJ plays drums over electronic beats. Jakhotia once said: “I want to be Jimi Hendrix on the drums in the DJ, electronic, new media.” Famously, the drummer performed at the gaming conference E3 where he played drums on the Nintendo Wii.
Also participating will be various military bands, capped off by a firework celebration Grucci (absolutely no affiliation with Gucci).
What’s perhaps more notable about Trump’s inauguration is the number of artists who have publicly refused to play the concert. Most recently, R Kelly revealed he definitely won’t be performing, despite the rumours.
Other singers who have turned down the opportunity to perform include Charlotte Church and The X Factor UK contestant Rebecca Ferguson who wrote an open letter stating she'd only attend should she be able to perform the historically important song "Strange Fruit."
