The 2024 Democratic National Convention just began at Chicago’s United Center and McCormick Place, and in addition to speeches and remarks from President Joe Biden, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hillary Clinton, Dr. Jill Biden, and more there will be a little music. On tap Monday: Jason Isbell, James Taylor, and Mickey Guyton.
UPDATE: Isbell and Guyton performed but Taylor’s song ended up getting cut for time as things went long. So far no word on whether Taylor will be added to one of the remaining nights of the DNC.
Isbell performed his song “Something More Than Free,” and Guyton sang “All American.” Watch both performances below.
Each of the four nights of the DNC has its own theme and celebrity host. Night one is “For the People” and the host is actor Tony Goldwyn. The other hosts this week are Ana Navarro on Tuesday, Mindy Kaling on Wednesday, and Kerry Washington on Thursday, when Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic nomination for president).
You can watch the livestream of the entire 2024 DNC Night 1 via PBS’ YouTube below.
UPDATE: Here’s Jason Isbell and Mickey Guyton’s performances: