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Directed by | Glenn Weiss |
Presented by | Tom Hanks |
Composer | Chris Walden |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Producer | Sarah Levine Hall |
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Network | ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, BET, CNN and MSNBC |
Release | January 20, 2021 |
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Celebrating America is a television special which aired as part of the post-inaugural events following the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. Hosted by actor Tom Hanks and produced by Ricky Kirshner, Glenn Weiss, and Stephanie Cutter, the special featured musical performances and speeches from various Americans, including those from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The show was nominated in two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and Outstanding Music Direction.[1]