The Democratic National Convention, slated for Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, also will feature a 57-member choir of young people singing the national anthem.

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The Democratic National Committee’s presidential nominating convention will neither look nor sound like it has in the past, with blockbuster performances from the likes of Billie Eilish, Common, John Legend, Maggie Rogers and other stars…

Organizers announced on Friday that the four-night convention, from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, also will feature sets by Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Prince Royce and Stephen Stills…

Performances also will include the national anthem sung by a 57-member choir of young people “from all walks of life,” the DNC release said. “Each member will represent one of the 57 states and territories as they perform from remote locations across the nation.”

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