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Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: Preview

Join President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of the legacy of Ray Charles.

02/26/2016 | Rating NR

In Performance at The White House

Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: Preview

Preview: Season 2016 Episode 2 | 30s

Join President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of the legacy of Ray Charles.

“Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House” showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of Ray Charles. Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett, The Band Perry and Usher perform. The program airs Friday, February 26 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS stations.

02/26/2016 | Rating NR

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This PBS presentation of In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season is made possible by Otsuka, and Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation. Major funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Andra Day Performs "Drown in My Own Tears"

Preview: S2016 Ep2 | 4m 21s | Andra Day sings in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House." (4m 21s)

Demi Lovato Sings "You Don't Know Me"

Preview: S2016 Ep2 | 4m 33s | Demi Lovato in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House." (4m 33s)

Leon Bridges Performs "Lonely Avenue"

Preview: S2016 Ep2 | 3m 31s | See Leon Bridges in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House." (3m 31s)

Usher Sings "Georgia on My Mind"

Preview: S2016 Ep2 | 4m 32s | Usher performs in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House." (4m 32s)

Jussie Smollett Sings "I Got A Woman"

Preview: S2016 Ep2 | 3m 4s | Jussie Smollett in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House." (3m 4s)

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This PBS presentation of In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season is made possible by Otsuka, and Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation. Major funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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