Jennifer Hudson has been added to the entertainment lineup at one of the two inaugural balls, joining other powerhouse performers such as Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder and the cast of Glee.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee made the announcement today, and clarified who would be performing at the two inaugural balls at the Washington Convention Center Monday night, after President Obama's second inauguration.
The Commander-in-Chief's Ball, for about 4,000 members of the military, with millions more around the world watching live, will feature Keys, Hudson, Brad Paisley, Chris Cornell, Jamie Foxx, and Marc Anthony. The DJ will be Dan Moose.
The Pentagon Channel, which broadcasts to nearly all military installations and reaches more than 2 million service members in the U.S. and overseas, will provide a live feed. A live stream also will be available online at www.pentagonchannel.mil.
The Inaugural Ball, for about 35,000 and spread over every hall of the convention center, will feature Keys, Paisley, the Glee cast and Wonder, plus Black Violin, Far East Movement, FUN., John Legend, Katy Perry, Maná, Smokey Robinson, Soundgarden, and Usher, performing on multiple stages. D-Nice will DJ the event.
On Saturday evening, first lady Michelle Obama and second lady Jill Biden will host a Kids' Inaugural Concert, which will feature some of the same performers, although the PIC hasn't specified the lineup yet.
Also, still no word yet on who will sing what for the presidential couple's first dance. In 2009, Beyoncé did the honors at one of the 10 balls for the first Obama inauguration, singing the Etta James classic At Last as the president and first lady twirled. This year, Beyoncé is singing the National Anthem at the swearing-in ceremony earlier in the day.