WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Country singer Garth Brooks took to the Capitol steps to perform his rendition of “Amazing Grace” at Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Brooks called for a sense of unity by asking Americans to sing a verse of the hymn together.
“Not just the people here,” Brooks said. “But the people at home. At work, as one, united.”
Brooks ended his acapella rendition by thanking President Biden and Vice President Harris. He was also seen greeting Vice President Mike Pence and President George W. Bush.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Singer Garth Brooks shakes hands with President Joe Biden during the inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Former U.S. President George W. Bush hugs Garth Brooks at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Singer Garth Brooks performs during the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 
US country music singer Garth Brooks performs during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President, on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“This is a great day in our household,” the country music superstar said during a virtual press conference two days before the inauguration. “This is not a political statement. This is a statement of unity.”
“I want to spend the next 10 years of my life not divided. I’m so tired of being divided,” he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
