Trace Adkins To Perform At ‘A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration’
Trace Adkins. Photo: John Shearer/WireImage
Trace Adkins is set to perform on A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on July 3.
The show kicks off the historic Independence Day weekend’s festivities for the nation’s Semiquincentennial, and Adkins will make the exclusive TV debut of his brand-new song “American Made,” an uplifting anthem honoring the patriotism, ideals and contributions of generations of Americans, during the telecast.
“I have been fortunate enough to have played a small part in several of the A Capitol Fourth celebrations over my career,” says Adkins. “But to be invited to join the 250th birthday of our great country is an honor beyond all others.”
The beloved 46-year holiday tradition is America’s annual birthday party at the U.S Capitol, with performances by pop, country, R&B, Broadway, classical and gospel artists along with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. In honor of the nation’s 250 birthday this year, the concert finale will feature a live fireworks show over George Washington’s Mount Vernon, which will be the biggest display ever at the home of America’s first president.
A Capitol Fourth premieres live Friday, July 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. CT on public TV stations nationwide, and is seen by service members around the world on American Forces Network. The concert will also be streaming on YouTube and available as Video on Demand from July 3-17.
