Highlights of inauguration performances

A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at President Joe Biden's inauguration in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion. The Grammy winner wore a large dove pin and an impressively billowing red sculpted skirt as she sang into a golden microphone, delivering an emotional and powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

She was followed at Wednesday's ceremony by Jennifer Lopez, dressed all in white, with a moving medley of "This Land is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful," throwing in a line in Spanish. And country star Garth Brooks, doffing his black cowboy hat, sang a gospel-tinged, soulful a capella rendition of "Amazing Grace," his eyes closed for much of the song. The three superstars were among a slew of glittery celebrities descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Biden and Kamala Harris.