More Trump Inauguration Performers Named

Quartz reports:

Rumor has it president-elect Donald Trump is scraping a bit at the bottom of the barrel for entertainers for his January inauguration. His national anthem singer isn’t Beyoncé or Aretha Franklin, like it was for Barack Obama, but 16-year-old America’s Got Talent contestant Jackie Evancho. (“Who?” the US’s non-game-show-watching population asked in confusion.)

The inaugural balls that take place on Jan. 19—it’s a tradition for many to take place that night and Trump’s official schedule of events have him attending several—aren’t faring much better with their lineups.

The All American Ball for instance, which will happen at the Hyatt Regency, came out this week with a “stellar list” featuring Nashville singer Beau Davidson, an ’80s cover band named The Reagan Years who only play songs from their favorite president’s two terms in office, a wedding band, and an artist called “DJ Freedom.” Tickets go for $250. No word yet on whether the president-elect will attend that particular ball, but there aren’t any bigger performers that’ve been announced for any other ones, either.

“Honored guests” at the All American Ball include Oliver North and Buzz Aldrin. In addition to the above, today the Rockettes were named as inauguration performers. (Tipped by JMG reader Scott)

The Radio City @Rockettes are performing at Trump’s Inauguration, per statement. (via @AaronKatersky) pic.twitter.com/UiQ7ggGmOM

— Alex Mallin (@alex_mallin) December 22, 2016