Past performers, who are never announced until they take the stage, have included Diana Ross, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Lionel Richie, Jon Bon Jovi, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

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Past acts have included Sting, James Taylor, Diana Ross, John Cougar Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Elton John.

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In the hours leading up to the speech, a star-studded line up of musicians performed, including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sheryl Crow and Will.i.am.

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Besides Sting and Lauper, stars such as Sheryl Crow, John Mellencamp, Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Edie Brickell, David Byrne, Fatboy Slim, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello and The Flaming Lips are making musicals.

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Crow chose popular artists such as Elton John, Carole King, Bob Dylan, Squeeze and Crowded House for her CD.

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Blige, Coldplay, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Jennifer Hudson, Madonna, Dave Matthews and Neil Young.

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The song "Jim Crow" featured in this series was performed by John Freeland Jr. and Sean Corey Campbell.

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