AUSTIN, Texas — The 2021 presidential inauguration got a taste of Austin!
The Grammy-nominated Austin band Black Pumas announced Tuesday they would be joining the likes of Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez as a musical guest.
"We're so honored to be joining our next President and Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for #Inauguration2021," the group wrote on Facebook. "Tune in tomorrow night at 8:30pm ET for a night that celebrates our country's rich diversity and resilience. bideninaugural.org/watch"
Other artists and celebrities who were tapped for the day's programs included Tom Hanks, Garth Brooks, Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Kerry Washington.
Black Pumas have been nominated for three Grammys this year: Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best American Roots Performance. The annual awards ceremony has been pushed back to March 14 due to the pandemic.
Black Pumas are described as a psychedelic soul band based in Austin, led by singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada.