Jennifer Lopez played out a medley of “This Land Is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration ceremony for President Joe Biden.
Following Lady Gaga’s version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the U.S. State house, Lopez conveyed an interpretation of the Woody Guthrie’s exemplary society melody that segued into a shortened adaptation of the devoted hymn “America the Beautiful,” prior to repeating “This Land Is Your Land” to finish off the initiation execution.
Halfway through the performance, Lopez likewise announced “Justicia para todos!” — “Justice for all!” — and stated emphatically “Let’s get loud!” a gesture to her hit single.
After Lopez left the stage, Senator Amy Klobuchar joked that that was the first run through Lopez had ever opened for Chief Justice John Roberts.
The day preceding the inauguration, Lopez shot herself with individuals from the National Guard ensuring the U.S. State house for the Biden-Harris inauguration. “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 every day. Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans,” she wrote.
