Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn’t always a platform for chart-topping performers.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform America the Beautiful. Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations:John F Kennedy,

Inaugural ceremonies have historically featured prominent performances of the national anthem. Artists ranging from Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga have lent their voices to this tradition, highlighting significant cultural moments.