Choral Arts Society of Washington; A Capitol Fourth
The Choral Arts Society of Washington (photo) accompanies Chris Blue as he sings "America the Beautiful" to open the "A Capitol Fourth" concert in Washington D.C. at a dress rehearsal on July 3, 2017. The Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol aired live on PBS the next evening. This celebration which honors our nation's birthday celebrated 37 years on air with an all-star salute. Chris Blue is an American singer singing gospel, soul, R&B and hip hop. He was the winner of season 12 of the American talent competition "The Voice". The Choral Arts Society of Washington is a prestigious organization with a rich history of performing locally, nationally and internationally, and over its 51-year history it has become an integral part of the Washington, D.C., community. (Photo by Jeff Malet)