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18th Jan 2017

These are the music acts performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration

A number of people have pulled out.

Cathy Donohue

As you’re probably aware, Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration takes place on 20th January, this Friday to be exact.

There has been a lot of talk about the official ceremony, with Charlotte Church, Rebecca Ferguson, The Beach Boys, Elton John, and Moby declining the invitation to perform.

However, the list of acts has finally been confirmed, more or less, and here’s who you can expect to see when Trump takes over from Obama.

Only 48 hours to go…

Jackie Evancho, who came second in American’s Got Talent back in 2010, will sing The Star Spangled Banner as Trump is sworn in.

Country music singer Toby Keith, known for his hit Should’ve Been A Cowboy, is one of the acts lined up to perform alongside Jackie.

Joining them are 3 Doors Down, dance company The Rockettes and Big & Rich, according to Forbes.

A large number of people are planning to boycott the event and it’s believed that high-profile names will protest by taking part in marches and organising a live telethon to raise money for Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Comedian Chelsea Handler tweeted this today: