Lady Gaga’s dove: A dove carrying an olive branch. May we all make peace with each other!
By Marty Rosenbaum, Radio.com | Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, a moment many musicians touched on across various social media channels.
From messages of unity, hope for the future, and reflections on the day’s events, artists from across the musical spectrum weighed in on this historic day.
Here’s a look at what musicians were saying about the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
● I pray tomorrow will be a day of peace for all Americans. A day for love, not hatred. A day for acceptance not fear. A day for dreaming of our future joy as a country. A dream that is non-violent, a dream that provides safety for our souls. Love, from the Capitol pic.twitter.com/fATHiJHCq0 — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 19, 2021
● What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and everyday. Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans. #inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/xgk64I1bRr — jlo (@JLo) (Jennifer Lopez)
● While the general mood is exuberance regarding the resilience of our system, my thoughts are how close we came to losing it, how it shouldn’t be so fragile, and my hope that all the loopholes and flaws in our system get fixed in a permanent way so this can never happen again.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) January 20, 2021
● Today we celebrate the vision and spirit of this magnificent document. https://t.co/lUWOQJcrfH pic.twitter.com/ijCfwFKAh0
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) January 20, 2021
● It’s time! #Inauguration2021 https://t.co/OgqwURjVHK
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 20, 2021
● Singing our National Anthem for the American People is my honor. I will sing during a ceremony, a transition, a moment of change—between POTUS 45 and 46. For me, this has great meaning. — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 20, 2021 (Lady Gaga) (Again)
● Wow. @ladygaga just brought tears to my eyes singing our #NationalAnthem For all women and lovers of democracy. This is what we all needed. #Healing
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) January 20, 2021
● Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris What a happy day it is
#InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/xTis75bwd7
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) January 20, 2021
● hello @joebiden I have been blocked by the president for four years can I get a follow plz
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 20, 2021
● Wonderful https://t.co/vAoqvI8xhE
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 20, 2021
● @amandascgorman incredible poet, incredible speech. God bless u. ?????? pic.twitter.com/LyOWqwcgR0
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) January 20, 2021 (Sheila E)
● Best day ever y’all! Congratulations to our new @POTUS Joe Biden and the most kick ass @VP Kamala Harris! Let’s go! Fuck yewh!! #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/FesmQTpcp8
— AJ McLean (@aj_mclean) January 20, 2021
● If the future looks like inaugural poet laureate Amanda Gorman, we are in good shape. Wise and inspiring. Our children learn from watching us and make it part of who they become. Be a model of compassion. ??#BeTheLight
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) January 20, 2021
● Today seems brighter in so many ways….
Thankful pic.twitter.com/Kg1FutMw6D | — Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) 01/20/21
● I’m hyperventilating with ?? joy #JOY #BidenHarrisInauguration
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) January 20, 2021
● Just wanna let you know. It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Joe Biden is 78 and is becoming the president of the United States today. Don’t give up.
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) January 20, 2021
● Bono: “As an Irishman, I’ve always believed America isn’t just a country, it’s an idea, one the whole world has a stake in. Lady Liberty’s been bruised and battered these past four years #InaugurationDay #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/cUpatnxprb
— U2 (@U2) January 20, 2021
● “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning“ Psalms 30:5
Tears of joy and prayers for our nation and the entire world ??#BidenHarrisInauguration
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) January 20, 2021
● Anyone know if Biden into the arts?
— Flea (@flea333) January 20, 2021
● A President for ALL Americans! Congratulations to Mr. President and MADAME Vice President. Let there be peace and may we all move forward TOGETHER XoP #InaugurationDay
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 20, 2021
● President @JoeBiden and Madame Vice President @KamalaHarris It is our time to unite, heal, and get to work #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/UEV1BUWHfg
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) January 20, 2021
● I’m just here to help. #wediditJoe pic.twitter.com/n7KPjClnKv
— Rihanna (@rihanna) January 20, 2021
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