National Memorial Day Concert; An American Tradition Honoring Our Servicemen and Women
For almost three decades, the multi-award-winning National Memorial Day Concert dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The night of remembrance will honor the over 400,000 valiant men and women who are laid to rest in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and chronicle the experiences of the millions of American veterans who still suffer from the seen and unseen wounds of war.
The concert is co-hosted for the 11th year by Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors dedicated to veterans’ causes and supporting our troops in active service.
The National Memorial Day Concert features uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings that honor the military service of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. One of PBS’ highest-rated programs, the multi-award-winning television event has become an American tradition, featuring a star-studded lineup performing in tribute to all Americans who have sacrificed for our country.
The concert’s mission is to unite the country in remembrance and appreciation of the fallen and to serve those who are grieving. Executive Producer Jerry Colbert says, “We think of the agony of the mother or father who lost a child, the spouses and children left behind, the people who are wounded in body and soul. And we do this memorial service to remember and reach out to them. We must remember their sacrifices and continue the mission set forth by Abraham Lincoln to ‘care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.’”
Watch the National Memorial Day Concert, an American tradition honoring the military service of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Live on Sunday, May 29th, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
2016 Memorial Day Concert Performers
Joe Mantegna
Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. Some of Joe’s film and television highlights are House of Games, Searching for Bobby Fisher, Godfather III, his Emmy and Golden Globe nominated role of... READ MORE
Gary Sinise
Actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise has been working in support of veterans for over thirty years. His commitment started in the early 1980s when he began supporting local Vietnam veterans groups in the Chicago area and created the Vets Night program at the Steppenwolf Theatre, which he co-founded. This... READ MORE
General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
For over fifty years, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) has devoted his life to public service. Having held senior military and diplomatic positions across four presidential administrations, Powell’s deep commitment to democratic values and freedom has been felt throughout the world. From 1987-1989 Powell served as... READ MORE
Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time. In 2013, the President awarded her America's highest honor for an individual artist, the National Medal of Arts. She brought her voice to a vast new audience in 2014 as the first classical artist ever to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl... READ MORE
The Beach Boys
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold, but these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions,... READ MORE
Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee, an accomplished actress and singer, first burst onto the scene in 2005 on season 5 of American Idol, where she was the runner up. McPhee’s self-titled debut album landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2007. It was also the best chart debut for a female artist in two years. Her first single, “Over the... READ MORE
Trace Adkins
Trace Adkins has roared back into 2016 with the release of “Jesus and Jones,” his first single with BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records. The anthem about walking the line between Saturday night and Sunday morning is an instant classic from a man with an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. It’s par for the... READ MORE
S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson stars as Sharon Goodwin, head of Chicago Med, who is more than adept at her duties in NBC’s drama Chicago Med. Merkerson is an accomplished actress who has won critical acclaim for her work in theatre, television and film. She is best known for her 17-season run as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on... READ MORE
Esai Morales
Award-winning actor Esai Morales is recognized as one of the most talented and relevant actors in Hollywood. Since his feature film debut in Bad Boys, Morales has continuously offered performances that strongly resonate in the hearts and minds of a diverse and international audience. His breakthrough role in... READ MORE
Alfie Boe
Britain’s leading tenor Alfie Boe has triumphed on theatre stages and in concert halls on both sides of the Atlantic. He shared a Tony award for his role in Baz Luhrmann’s 2002 revival of La Bohème on Broadway and scaled new heights of popularity as Jean Valjean in the West End stage production of Les Misérables in London... READ MORE
Trent Harmon
Trent Harmon holds the reigning title as American Idol. The Season XV victor originally hails from east Mississippi and immersed himself in music from an early age. From singing “Amazing Grace” with his family to starring in various musicals in college, Trent credits life on his family’s farm as a major influence on his music... READ MORE
Jack Everly
Jack Everly is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Indianapolis and Baltimore Symphony Orchestras, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa). He has conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and appears regularly with... READ MORE
National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, led by Music Director Christoph Eschenbach, is recognized not only nationally but internationally as well, and is considered one of the world's finest ensembles. The Orchestra, in its 85th season (2015-16), maintains a busy concert... READ MORE
Military District of Washington
The Military District of Washington works with Capital Concerts in coordinating the Department of Defense participation of the Premier Service Bands and Service Honor Guards. READ MORE
The United States Army Herald Trumpets is the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States. Founded in 1959 and patterned after traditional British “fanfare” trumpet ensembles, The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets were formed to add splendor to official military ceremonies. A performing element of... READ MORE
U.S. Army Chorus
In 1956, the U.S. Army Chorus was established as the vocal counterpart of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing’s Own," and is one of the nation’s only professional men's choruses. From its inception, the U.S. Army Chorus has established and maintained a reputation of excellence in the performance of male choral literature... READ MORE
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters
The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the U.S. Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music.The Sea Chanters chorus is frequently found at the center of our most important national events... READ MORE
U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants
The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force, is one of the world’s most versatile and traveled choral organizations. Originally formed in 1945 from within the ranks of the U.S. Air Force Band, the chorus is now composed entirely of professional vocalists from leading colleges, universities, and music... READ MORE
The Soldiers' Chorus
The Soldiers' Chorus is the vocal complement of the U.S. Army Field Band of Washington, DC. The 29-member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the Concert Band of the “Musical Ambassadors of the Army.” The... READ MORE
Also participating are the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, 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 the Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
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