Washington (Top40 Charts / Capital Concerts) PBS's National Memorial Day Concert welcomes Jessica Sanchez this Memorial Dayweekend to perform " God Bless America" at the annual tribute honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The concert will air live in HD onPBSfrom the West Lawn of the U.S. CapitolonSunday, May 26, 2013from8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET(check local listings) before an on-site audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.
Sanchez first performed at the National Memorial Day Concert in 2012. The performance is especially significant to Sanchez given that she has military connections in her own family. Her father,Gilbert Sanchez, has served several tours of duty inIraqandKuwaitwith the U.S. Navy and her grandfatherEdward M. Bugayis a retired Navy veteran.
Sanchez - the 17-year-old California native who won over American Idol viewers last season with her diva-worthy vocal range - recently released her debut albumMe, You & the Music, that includes the singleTonightfeaturing Ne-Yo.
The multi award-winning program will be co-hosted for the eighth year by Tony Award-winnerJoe Mantegna(CRIMINAL MINDS) and Emmy Award-winnerGary Sinise(CSI:NEW YORK), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veterans causes and supporting our troops in active service. In addition toSanchez, the all-star line-up also includes: distinguished American leaderColin L. PowellUSA(Ret.); season 12AMERICAN IDOLwinnerCandice Glover; two-time Golden Globe award-winning actorEd Harris;DANCING WITH THE STARSfinalist and classical cross-over artistKatherine Jenkins; singer-songwriter andTHE VOICEfinalistChris Mann; and acclaimed Tony award-winning tenorAlfie Boe; in performance with theNational Symphony Orchestraunder the direction of top pops conductorJack Everly.
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