Iconic presidential inauguration performances through the years: Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Aretha Franklin and more

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Take a look at some of the most iconic acts that performed at past inaugurations, inaugural balls, and celebrations, including Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Aretha Franklin and more.

Marian Anderson performs at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's second inauguration in 1957.

Robert Frost reads one of his poems during the inaugural ceremonies for President John F. Kennedy at the Capitol in January 1961.

President Richard Nixon shakes hands with musician James Brown in the White House's Oval Office.

Linda Ronstadt attends the rehearsals for President Jimmy Carter's inaugural ball in January 1977.

President Bill Clinton and celebrities, including Michael Jackson, at his inauguration ball in January 1993.

American poet Maya Angelou reciting her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in January 1993.

Ricky Martin performs as President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush look on during the opening ceremony of the inauguration in January 2001.

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey perform at the Celebrating America's Youth concert as part of President George W. Bush's inauguration celebration in January 2001.

Destiny's Child performs at the Celebrating America's Youth concert for the inauguration of George W. Bush in January 2001.

Gloria Estefan performs during the "Saluting Those Who Serve" event in January 2005 as part of President George W. Bush's second inauguration.

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque performs during the inaugural youth concert, hosted by Barbara and Jenna Bush, in January 2005.

Hilary Duff performs at the "America's Future Rocks Today" inaugural event in January 2005 kicking off inauguration week for President George W. Bush.

Stevie Wonder, Usher, and Shakira perform at the We Are One concert during Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations in January 2009.

Bruce Springsteen performs during the We are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.

Mary J. Blige performs during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.

Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, and James Taylor perform during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.

Bruce Springsteen performs during the We Are One concert for President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2009.

Sheryl Crow and will.i.am perform at an inaugural celebration for President Barack Obama in January 2009.

Beyoncé performs at President Barack Obama's Inauguration in January 2009.

Jon Bon Jovi performs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in January 2009 as part of President Barack Obama's inaugural celebrations.

Aretha Franklin performs at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony in January 2009.

Katy Perry sings during a children's concert to celebrate military families in January 2013 for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Kelly Clarkson performs after President Barack Obama took the oath of office during his second inauguration in January 2013.

Beyoncé performs the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration in January 2013.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together during the inaugural ball as singer Jennifer Hudson performs in January 2013.

Alicia Keys sings before the arrival of President Barack Obama to the inaugural ball in January 2013.

3 Doors Down performs for President Donald Trump and his family during an inaugural celebration in January 2017.

Toby Keith performs for President Donald Trump and his family during an inaugural celebration in January 2017.

Katy Perry performs during the "Celebrating America" primetime special celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021.

Lady Gaga performs during President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021.

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites a poem during Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021.

Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021.

Jennifer Lopez sings "This Land Is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful" during President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021.

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