Nearly a year ago, J. Lo was invited to perform at a truly American event: the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. Fast-forward a year later and the singer was awarded the opportunity to give an even more patriotic performance. J. Lo took the podium to deliver the song “America The Beautiful” at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
J. Lo was escorted to the podium sporting an all-white suit. The singer launched into a touching rendition of “America The Beautiful,” showcasing her octave-climbing vocals. Just before singing her last note, the singer recited the closing lines of the Pledge Of Allegiance in Spanish. “Una nación debajo de dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos,” she said.
#Ahora La cantante Jennifer López da inicio a la presentación de la ceremonia para la juramentación de Joe Biden #TVV #TVVNoticias pic.twitter.com/VWty93V8Dw
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Following the stunning performance, Senator Amy Klobuchar quipped that it was the first time in history that J. Lo was the opening act for Chief Justice Roberts.
Sen. Klobuchar: ‘This is the first inauguration in the history of America where J.Lo was the warm up act for Chief Justice Roberts’ pic.twitter.com/QK8SIP6AOt
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Ahead of her performance, J Lo stopped to take some selfies with some military members who were dispatched to DC. “What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women,” she wrote. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and everyday. Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans.”
What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and everyday. Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans. #inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/xgk64I1bRr
— jlo (@JLo) January 19, 2021
Watch J. Lo perform “America The Beautiful” at the 59th Presidential Inauguration above.