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Chrisette Michele will perform at Thursday’s “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration” at the Lincoln Memorial as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration, saying that she wants to help heal the country.
The Patchogue native issued her statement on her Rich Hipster website this morning, saying, “This country has had great moments. God has shined His light upon us. Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation. I am willing to be a bridge. I don’t mind ‘These Stones,’ if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless.”
The Roots’ drummer Questlove even tweeted that he would pay Michele’s appearance fee if she opted not to perform.
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“However, Michele’s statement made it clear that this wasn’t about money.”My heart is broken for our country, for the hopes of our children, for the fights of those who came before us,” she wrote.
Michele is apparently the sole R&B singer at the “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration,” set to begin around 4 p.m. and featuring remarks from Trump and performances from country singer Toby Keith and rockers 3 Doors Down.
Michele has received plenty of criticism as well, even though she only confirmed her appearance Thursday.
Michele scored a No. 1 album with “Epiphany” and landed a Grammy for best urban/alternative performance in 2009.