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Must-See: Beyoncé Sings National Anthem at Inaugural Ceremony

Beyoncé performs the National Anthem at President Obama's inauguration ceremony.
Must-See: Beyoncé Performs the National Anthem
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By Myeisha Essex · Updated October 28, 2020
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Beyoncé Knowles belted out the “The Star Spangled Banner” during the second inauguration ceremony for President Barack Obama.

She sang the National Anthem with the United States Marine Band to the nearly 800,000 people gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Knowles and her husband Jay-Z are no strangers to performing for the First Family. The 31-year-old sang “At Last” at the 2009 inaugural ball and Jay-Z performed at Obama’s final campaign rally in Colorado. 

Check Beyonce’s performance above and let us know what you think!

TOPICS:  Beyonce Knowles