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Performances by music legends highlight Obama Center opening

Liza Esquibias David Baratz
Updated June 18, 2026, 5:20 p.m. ET
The Roots perform at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center . Some of the biggest names in music gathered to commemorate the grand opening on June 18, 2026.
The Roots perform at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center. Some of the biggest names in music gathered to commemorate the grand opening on June 18, 2026.
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Jennifer Hudson sang the national anthem, along with a cover of "To Dream the Impossible Dream."
Jennifer Hudson sang the national anthem, along with a cover of "To Dream the Impossible Dream."
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Christina Aguilera followed with a cover of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World."
Christina Aguilera followed with a cover of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World."
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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was joined by young members of the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns, who range between 12 to 20 years old. They performed "Better Believe," an original song they wrote for the ceremony.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was joined by young members of the nonprofit Guitars Over Guns, who range between 12 to 20 years old. They performed "Better Believe," an original song they wrote for the ceremony.
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John Legend honored Donny Hathaway with a rendition of "Someday We'll All Be Free."
John Legend honored Donny Hathaway with a rendition of "Someday We'll All Be Free."
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Legend then welcomed rapper Common to perform their song "Glory," with the help of the United Voices of Chicago choir.
Legend then welcomed rapper Common to perform their song "Glory," with the help of the United Voices of Chicago choir.
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U2's Bono and The Edge performed "City of Blinding Lights"
U2's Bono and The Edge performed "City of Blinding Lights"
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Nigerian songstress Tems performed her hit single "Me & U."
Nigerian songstress Tems performed her hit single "Me & U."
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Marc Anthony commanded the crowd with "Vivir Mi Vida," telling the attendees "it's OK to dance" as they got out of their seats and moved to the music.
Marc Anthony commanded the crowd with "Vivir Mi Vida," telling the attendees "it's OK to dance" as they got out of their seats and moved to the music.
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Bruce Springsteen sang "Land of Hope and Dreams" and delivered a speech dedicating the performance to Obama.
Bruce Springsteen sang "Land of Hope and Dreams" and delivered a speech dedicating the performance to Obama.
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Stevie Wonder sang "All I Do." He also told a story about how he came to know Obama and the importance of celebrating his impact.
Stevie Wonder sang "All I Do." He also told a story about how he came to know Obama and the importance of celebrating his impact.
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Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Common joined Stevie Wonder to close out the ceremony with Wonder's "Higher Ground," which featured an improvised rap by Common about the Obamas.
Jennifer Hudson, John Legend and Common joined Stevie Wonder to close out the ceremony with Wonder's "Higher Ground," which featured an improvised rap by Common about the Obamas.
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Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder and The Roots also joined Stevie Wonder to perform "Higher Ground."
Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder and The Roots also joined Stevie Wonder to perform "Higher Ground."
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Stevie Wonder embraces former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the conclusion of the opening ceremony for the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago while Common looks on.
Stevie Wonder embraces former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the conclusion of the opening ceremony for the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago while Common looks on.
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