RFK Jr. Cheryl Hines' favorite singer Jewel performed at the inauguration

Robert F. kennedy jr He surprised the public — and many fans — after the draft jewel To perform at his inaugural Make America Health Again concert.

It seems that Joel's appearance was a gift to Kennedy's wife. Cheryl Hinesand it was unexpected – Jewel had not previously been included in the list of artists for the 2025 opening events hosted on Monday, January 20 in celebration of the 2025 National Day. president Donald TrumpThe second term.

“We're going to go out and make America healthy again,” Kennedy, 71, told the crowd at MAHA's inaugural gala in Washington, D.C., according to a fan video. Shared via X.

Kennedy – chosen by Trump as his new pick Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services – Then he revealed how Jawaher’s improvised performance came about.

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“I got a call from a woman Cheryl's favorite musical artist “We have a special treat,” Kennedy said before telling the crowd. “In her whole life, she said to me, 'I'm going to come and sing for the crowd tonight.' Please welcome the jewel.”

Jewel, who has not publicly endorsed any of the candidates in the election Presidential elections 2024then took the stage to a room full of cheers.

“I'm happy to be here,” the 50-year-old singer said. “I want to thank Bobby for sacrificing so much to make America healthy again. For starting to treat us like we are whole human beings. We are a physical, mental and emotional body.”

The musician indicated that she chose to sing the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for this occasion because of what the song symbolizes.

“I think this sums up the hope that founded America and I think we're all feeling it again,” Jewel said before singing the famous song she originally released. Judy Garland Written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg For the year 1939 Wizard of Oz.

Joel's a cappella performance brought tears to the eyes of Hines, who was watching from the side of the stage.

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the Curb your enthusiasm The 59-year-old actress was seen fanning herself while standing next to her husband and wiping away her tears Video on Instagram From the event.

While the gem is Longtime health advocateespecially when it comes to Mental healthHer performance was unexpected. While many fans expressed their appreciation for her performance, as did many of the musicians who appeared on stage in honor of Trump's return to office, she also received some backlash.

Jewel has not spoken publicly about her decision to perform at the MAHA concert, however Carrie UnderwoodWho performed the song “America the Beautiful” in Official opening ceremonyresponded to the backlash she received online.

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“I love our country and am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood, 41, said in a statement earlier this month. “I am honored to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

Nellywho took over that stage in Separate opening ceremony At the weekend, he issued his own statement, claiming “this is not politics.”

“Politics is over for me,” he explained. He won. He's the boss. “He is the commander-in-chief of what I would say is the best country in the world.”