The 57-member virtual choir came together in just 10 days.

from Meredith Deliso, ABC News

ABC News had the story of Choir Across America:

The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night with a rendition of the national anthem sung virtually by a multicultural choir representing the United States.

The performance struck a chord on Twitter, where viewers called it moving, inspirational, beautiful, emotional and tear-jerking.

The diverse choir came together in just 10 days, according to Steve Fisher, founder of the Commonwealth Youth Choir in Philadelphia, who was asked by the Democratic National Convention Committee to assemble the group.

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by Betty Longmire, ET Canada

The performers list for the upcoming Democratic National Convention has been revealed.

John Legend, the Chicks, Common, and Billie Eilish are all set to take the stage at the event next week, Deadline reported.

Leon Bridges, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, and Stephen Stills will also make appearances.

“These artists are committed to engaging with, registering, and mobilizing voters to get us over the finish line in November,” Stephanie Cutter, program executive for the convention, said in a statement.

Convention organizers have confirmed the stars will perform new songs, as well as American classics.

The news comes before it was revealed youth choir members across the U.S. will perform the national anthem Monday evening, with Commonwealth Youthchoirs assembling 57 members to represent the 50 states and territories.

Read the full story on the ET Canada website

Jennifer Granholm (D – Former Michigan Governor) describes the Commonwealth Youthchoirs project Choir Across America for the 2020 Democratic National Convention on CNN Newsroom, Saturday, August15, 2020.

from Rick Kirchen | Senior Reporter, Milwaukee Business Journal

Milwaukee Business Journal reported on the Democratic National Convention (DNC), and how musical performances may not be happening in Milwaukee, but they will be happening through the DNC. From the story:

News flash: The Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee will feature musical performances “from some of the most popular artists in the nation.” However, they won’t be in Milwaukee.

Like nearly everything else with Milwaukee’s DNC experience, the convention’s announcement of its entertainment lineup including Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend is a letdown…

In addition to the big-name acts, the Aug. 17 opening-night program will feature a performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” by youth choir members from across the country. Democratic National Convention Committee partner Commonwealth Youthchoirs assembled a 57-member choir of young people for the show.

Read the full story from Milwaukee Business Journal

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.

by Jenna Amatulli | Huffpost

From the Huffpost report:

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.”

Read the full story on Huffpost.com

by Jason Lalljee | USA Today

From the USA Today story:

The Democratic National Convention announced Friday a slate of virtual musical performances that will take place over four days during next week’s convention.

Performers will include, and others: Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce and Stephen Stills.

A 57-member youth choir assembled by the Commonwealth Youthchoirs — one singer from each state and U.S. territory — is also set to perform the National Anthem on Monday night.

Read the full story from USA Today

by Cathy Applefeld Olson | Forbes

From the Forbes story:

Music artists and entertainers are coming out in full force for the Democratic National Convention.

Billie Eilish, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson and The Chicks are set to take the stage at the convention. Common, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Billy Porter, Stephen Stills and Prince Royce are also on the roster for the event, which will take place virtually over four nights, August 17-20, and is expected to formalize the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket.

“These artists are committed to engaging with, registering and mobilizing voters to get us over the finish line in November,” Stephanie Cutter, 2020 Democratic National Convention program executive, said in a statement…

According to convention planners, musicians are slated to perform a mix of new songs, classics and renditions of the national anthem. Additionally, youth choir members representing all 50 states and seven U.S. territories will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Monday night in an activation in conjunction with DNCC partner Commonwealth Youth Choirs.

Read the full story from Forbes

by Jem Aswad | Variety

Reporting for Variety on Friday, August 14:

The 2020 Democratic National Convention has announced musical performers for its (virtual) stage: Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills and more, according to the announcement. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020…

While no details were provided in the announcement, it seems likely that the musical performances will be staged virtually, rather than taking place at the Wisconsin Center, where the convention was moved last month from the much larger, 17,000-capacity Fiserv Forum basketball arena.

In addition to the top-billed acts, Monday night will feature a performance of the National Anthem from youth choir members across America. DNCC partner Commonwealth Youthchoirs has assembled a 57-member choir of young people from all walks of life, and each member will represent one of the 57 states and territories as they perform from remote locations across the nation.

Read the full story on Variety.com | Posted simultaneously on Yahoo News and New York Post

A 57-member youth choir will also appear for a performance of the National Anthem

by Adam Carlson | People

From the People story:

Next week’s four-day Democratic National Convention will be more than a little musical, with performances from Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and others, officials said Friday morning.

In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the DNC — like the Republican National Convention – was postponed from its original summer date and overhauled out of health concerns about large gatherings.

The Democratic convention, which will see former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris nominated as the presidential ticket against Donald Trump, will be based in the original location of Milwaukee but include virtual appearances from politicians, activists and celebrities around the country.

The musical acts are expected to similarly perform next week from various remote locations. A 57-member youth choir will join them for a Monday night performance of the National Anthem.

Read the full story from People.com

by Sarah Ewall-Wice, Adam Brewster | CBS News

Reporting for CBS This Morning on Friday, August 14:

Some of entertainment’s biggest names are set to appear at next week’s Democratic National Convention. John Legend, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Billy Porter, The Chicks, and more will perform during the four-day event that will make the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket official…

According to the convention planners, the performances will range from renditions of the national anthem and American classics to new songs with the idea of drawing in viewers who may not have tuned in before…

In addition to the top acts, Monday night will feature a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” from youth choir members across America. DNCC partner Commonwealth Youthchoirs has assembled a 57-member choir of young people from all walks of life, and each member will represent one of the 57 states and territories as they perform from remote locations across the nation.

Read the full story on CBSNews.com

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Star-studded entertainment lineup set for Democratic convention