PHOTOS: A Capitol Fourth 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Five-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes (R) performs at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: KC and The Sunshine Band perform at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: World-renowned pianist Lang Lang performs at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Music legend Barry Manilow performs at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Atmosphere at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Runner-up of ‘The Voice’ Meghan Linsey and five-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes pose for a photo backstage at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Singer, songwriter and actress Nicole Scherzinger performs at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: (L-R) Jeff Cook, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry of the country music band Alabama perform at A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Fireworks display during A Capitol Fourth 2015 Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: First lady Michelle Obama embraces singer Bruno Mars (L) as she and U.S. President Barack Obama arrive for a performance for members of the military and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. (Photo by Ron Sachs - Pool/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: First lady Michelle Obama embraces singer Bruno Mars (L) as she and U.S. President Barack Obama arrive for a performance for members of the military and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. (Photo by Ron Sachs – Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Singer Bruno Mars smiles after remarks by U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, to invited members of the military and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. (Photo by Ron Sachs - Pool/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Singer Bruno Mars smiles after remarks by U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, to invited members of the military and White House staff on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. (Photo by Ron Sachs – Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: U.S. President Barack Obama (R), accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, gives remarks to members of the military and White House staff who were invited to the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The guests were treated to a Bruno Mars concert and the traditional fireworks on the National Mall. An earlier Bar-B-Que had been planned but was cancelled due to inclement weather. (Photo by Ron Sachs - Pool/Getty Images)

Fireworks explode over the East River in front of the Manhattan skyline as seen from the Brooklyn borough of New York during the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday, July 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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The Empire State Building, left, is illuminated as fireworks explode over the East River in front of the Manhattan skyline, photographed from the Brooklyn borough of New York during the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday, July 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

Fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument during Fourth of July celebrations, on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl performs at RFK Stadium on Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Washington. (Photo by Nick Wass/Invision/AP)

Photo by Nick Wass/Invision/AP

Bruno Mars, left, welcomes President Barack Obama to the stage during an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Saturday, July 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, left, arrives to deliver remarks during an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, Saturday, July 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

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Doing some sound checks for tomorrow! You ready for tomorrow? #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/Jr1B9Rg4HA
— KCandTheSunshineBand (@kcandsunshineb) July 4, 2015

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.@WhitfordBradley in his element. #july4thpbs pic.twitter.com/vN1Xs8XG7Q
— purpleclaire (@purpleclaire) July 4, 2015

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On a break rehearsing a fantastic show!! Lots of people came for the dress rehearsal. In the rain. #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/4LR9a2t60r
— Julie Wommack (@JulieBelles) July 4, 2015

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Luxurious backstage dressing room. Check! #itevenhasanoutlet pic.twitter.com/ZhQ00cTejP
— Hunter Hayes (@HunterHayes) July 3, 2015

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Oh hey Washington, D.C. Good to see you too!! pic.twitter.com/Potbeh1jMi
— Hunter Hayes (@HunterHayes) July 3, 2015

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Here is a #panoramic view from the back of the stage on #July4thPBS! pic.twitter.com/KokOmKAqbI
— A Capitol Fourth (@July4thPBS) July 3, 2015

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Oh yes oh yes that's SOME playing from @lang_lang #Gershwin #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/QyhMpc9wIu
— Jessica Taaffe (@JessicaTaaffe) July 4, 2015

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@ronantynan fabulous job! At the Capitol 4th celebration. #july4thPBS pic.twitter.com/2CfDlY56m5
— Christine Folck (@ChangeAsUsual) July 4, 2015

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Wait until you hear @RobertJohnDavi tribute @FrankSinatra at the #July4thPBS concert tomorrow. It's a gasser! pic.twitter.com/EA1616CtHc
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) July 4, 2015

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@HunterHayes in D.C. today for #July4thPBS. Did you know he holds a Guinness World Record? True @GWR @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/wSQkS2zMCA
— Worth The Trip D.C. (@WorthTheTripDC) July 4, 2015

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@WhitfordBradley @ A Capitol Fourth Dress Rehearsal--Great show! #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/vTvGaPzXMG
— Jennifer A. Seidel (@JenniferASeidel) July 4, 2015

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We can't resist singing along w/ @ronantynan at dress rehearsal for @July4thPBS -- Amazing! #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/61F1aFRnlR
— Annie Mitchell (@Annie_M8) July 4, 2015

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Exchanging make-up tips with the spectacular Josh Earnest... pic.twitter.com/ygcVdNvrGA
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) July 3, 2015

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You can take pictures in The White House now!!! #July4PBS pic.twitter.com/Z255pkUvp8
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) July 3, 2015

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Signature found in the swimming pool under the Press Room at the White House....#July4PBS pic.twitter.com/9JQL9sTklT
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) July 3, 2015

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Robert Davi, actor&jazz vocalist, warms up his tribute to Frank Sinatra in honor of Ol' Blue Eyes' 100th birthday pic.twitter.com/4VHJOZvfl4
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) July 3, 2015

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18,000ft of chain link fences. 14,000ft of bike racks. 350 portapotties all over the Nat Mall this 4th of July @WTOP pic.twitter.com/ULSP6iNZXA
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) July 3, 2015

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Thrilled to be back in D.C. to host the Capital Fourth Concert!!! #July4thPBS pic.twitter.com/gtwPGRgG56
— Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) July 3, 2015

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This choir is insane! Such an amazing rehearsal today! Can't wait til Saturday!Check me out on @July4thPBS at 8/7c ! pic.twitter.com/PrIMFP5XlC
— Meghan Linsey (@meghanlinsey) July 3, 2015

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