Watch the 2020 National Memorial Day Concert Live Stream Online
The 2020 National Memorial Day Concert, happening on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 8:00 P.M. ET, will pay tribute to the men and women who are doing so much for all of us in the current fight against COVID-19, and continue the 31 year tradition of honoring and remembering our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for freedom, and their families.
Unlike in the past where there is a live concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, this year, it will be held online through a live streaming to ensure the health and safety of all involved in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
America’s national night of remembrance will feature:
– Distinguished American statesman General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
– Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner and two-time Oscar nominee, Cynthia Erivo
– World-renowned four-time Grammy Award- winning soprano superstar Renée Fleming
– Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliott
– Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne
– Country music star and Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry Trace Adkins
– Tony Award-nominated actress Mary McCormack
– Actor/producer/director Esai Morales
– Grammy Award-winning gospel legend CeCe Winans
– Tony Award- winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara
– National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly
– A special message from General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Also participating are members from The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, The U.S. Army Voices and Downrange, The Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
Broadway and television star Christopher Jackson will sing the national anthem.
The 2020 National Memorial Day Concert will be live streamed on PBS.org, YouTube and Facebook.