PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25(th) anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.
Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the inspiring night of remembrance will offer veterans from Afghanistan the grateful thanks of our nation, commemorate the 70(th) anniversary of World War II's D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy, and look back at the stories of service and sacrifice featured throughout the years during the annual concert.
The
National Memorial Day Concert will be co-hosted for the ninth year by Tony Award-winner
Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner
Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans' causes and supporting our troops in active service. Opening the show, with a special performance of the "National Anthem" will be the newly crowned winner of
American Idol Season 13.
The all-star line-up also includes: distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell
USA (Ret.); Grammy Award-winning country music artist
Jennifer Nettles; two-time Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress
Dianne Wiest; country music sensation and
The Voice 2013 winner
Danielle Bradbery; Broadway and television star
Megan Hilty;musical prodigy and classical crossover star
Jackie Evancho; veteran actor
Gerald McRaney (HOUSE OF CARDS); and world-renowned tenor
Anthony Kearns; in performance with the
National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor
Jack Everly.
The multi award-winning
National Memorial Day Concert airs on
PBS tonight, May 25, 2014, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.,before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
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