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A Capitol Fourth

Babyface Performs "America the Beautiful"

Season 2023 | 1m 58s

Kicking off the 2023 A Capitol Fourth was none other than legendary producer and performer Babyface with his iconic rendition of "America the Beautiful."

A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
Enjoy “Tracks of My Tears,” performed by Smokey Robinson at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 4:02
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A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Get Ready/My Girl” Medley
Smokey Robinson performs “Get Ready/My Girl” medley on PBS’s 2024 A" Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 3:37
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A Capitol Fourth
Darren Criss Performs “I’m So Excited”
Darren Criss gets the crowd on their feet with “I’m So Excited” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:43
Watch • 4:42
A Capitol Fourth
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums Perform “Sway” & “HandClap”
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums sing “Sway” and “HandClap” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 4:42
Watch • 2:10
A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “I Second That Emotion”
Smokey Robinson performs the Motown hit, “I Second That Emotion” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:10
Watch • 2:27
A Capitol Fourth
Fantasia Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Grammy-winning artist Fantasia performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:27
Watch • 2:49
A Capitol Fourth
Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart
Opening 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro with “Dancing on the Ceiling”!
Clip: S2024 | 2:49
Watch • 2:17
A Capitol Fourth
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”
Smokey Robinson performs “Tears of a Clown” at the U.S. Capitol for the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:17
Watch • 4:29
A Capitol Fourth
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Performs “Everybody Dance/We Are Family” Medley
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary perform "Everybody Dance," "We Are Family" at "A Capitol Fourth" 2024.
Clip: S2024 | 4:29
Watch • 2:21
A Capitol Fourth
Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”
Loren Allred performs "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
Clip: S2024 | 2:21
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  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2024
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2023
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2022
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2021
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2020
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2019
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2018
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2017
  • A Capitol Fourth Season 2016
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A Capitol Fourth (2018)
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A Capitol Fourth (2016)
Watch the 2016 edition of A Capitol Fourth in its entirety.
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