A Capitol Fourth

(Rochester, NY) – This July 4th, A Capitol Fourth welcomes country music star and four-time Grammy-nominee Mickey Guyton as host. In 2021, Guyton made history as the first African American female solo artist to earn a Grammy nomination in a country category.  Later that year, she released her critically acclaimed debut album Remember Her Name. A Capitol Fourth airs Monday, July 4, 2022 at 8 p.m. and again at 9:32 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

A Capitol Fourth, a time-honored 42 year-tradition, puts viewers front and center for America’s biggest birthday party with the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation lighting up the iconic D.C. skyline. Celebrate our country’s 246th birthday with musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.  

The line-up for A Capitol Fourth will feature:

• Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor, singer and songwriter Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY, GLEE);
• five-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel legend Yolanda Adams;
• multi-platinum pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer;
• Grammy Award-winning music legend Gloria Gaynor;
• ground-breaking five-time Grammy Award-winning blues musician Keb’ Mo’;
• Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and recording artist Emily Bear (THE UNOFFICIAL BRIDGERTON MUSICAL);
• multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and recording artist Loren Allred (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN); and
• the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. 

Photo: Fireworks Over Capitol
Credit: Courtesy of Capitol Concerts