A Capitol Fourth will go on this year with some changes. The 40th annual celebration will feature pre-taped performances from around the country, hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams.
Performers include Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Renee Fleming, The Temptations, Trace Adkins, Andy Grammer, Yolanda Adams, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Brian Stokes-Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, and Mandy Gonzalez, as well as members of the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jack Everly.
The special will air on PBS on July 4 at 8 PM ET. The concert also will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and PBS.org and available on demand from July 4-18.
Looking forward to being part of this year’s @July4thPBS show…. Join us for the 40th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth on #july4thPBS at 8/7c on @pbs #bgnation pic.twitter.com/WjhYDmg3h5
— Brantley Gilbert (@brantleygilbert) June 22, 2020