Common, John Legend Perform ‘Glory’ at Obama Center Opening Event

Widespread and John Legend delivered a robust efficiency of their Oscar-winning tune “Glory” on the Obama Presidential Heart Opening Ceremony in Chicago.

On Thursday (June 18), former forty fourth President Barack Obama and former first girl Michelle Obama celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Heart with a star-studded occasion in Chicago. The opening festivities featured performances from varied music stars, together with Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Surprise and others.

Widespread and John Legend, uplifted the gang with their wonderful performances. First, Legend sat behind the piano and delivered a soulful rendition of “Sometime We’ll All Be Free” from the late Chicago singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway. The piano man then introduced out South Aspect Chicago’s personal Widespread and native choir, the United Voice of Chicago, to sing their 2015 Academy Award-winning tune “Glory” from the 2014 movie Selma.

“The Obama Heart is for the glory,” rapped Widespread.

As they closed out their efficiency, Widespread and John Legend stood collectively in the midst of the stage and raised their fists in solidarity.

The festivities ended with an all-star solid of Widespread, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen and The Roots, as they joined Stevie Surprise in a hovering efficiency of “Greater Floor.” In the course of the set, Widespread took middle stage to ship a spirited freestyle, which consisted of him name-dropping former Presidents Joe Biden and George W. Bush, who was within the viewers, in addition to honoring the legacies of former Chicago mayor Harold Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the night’s visitor of honor, Barack Obama.

The Obama Presidential Heart formally opens on June 19. The 19-acre campus is positioned within the Jackson Park neighborhood on the South Aspect of Chicago. At present, admission tickets are offered out and extra will not be obtainable till October. For these seeking to safe tickets, go to Obama.org to enroll in notifications relating to future ticket availability and upcoming occasions.

Musicians John Legend and Widespread carry out throughout the opening of the Obama Presidential Heart within the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Supposed as a celebration of the progress embodied by the nation’s first Black chief, its Juneteenth unveiling comes at a time when his agenda – and broader range initiatives – are wilting from a decade of concerted assault.

Watch Widespread and John Legend Carry out “Glory” on the Obama Presidential Heart Opening Ceremony

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