The Performers of 'A Capitol Fourth 2025'

Daniel Hautzinger

July 3, 2025

'A Capitol Fourth' returns for its 45th year. Credit: Capital Concerts

A Capitol Fourth 2025 airs on WTTW Friday, July 4 at 7:00 and 8:30 pm and will be available to stream live via the PBS app.

Now in its 45th year, A Capitol Fourth is back with a concert and fireworks display that WTTW and PBS are broadcasting live from Washington, D.C. Here are the performers taking part.

Alfonso Ribeiro

Ribeiro is best-known as Will Smith's cousin Carlton Banks on the classic 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but he has also done his share of hosting TV shows like America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars (which he also won).

The Beach Boys

"Surfin' U.S.A.," "Good Vibrations," "Help Me, Rhonda": you know hits by The Beach Boys, who are still together under the leadership of original member Mike Love. Original songwriter and member Brian Wilson died last month.

Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Adams is a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, actress, and author and has been called the “Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music.” She also hosts a radio show called The Yolanda Adams Morning Show.

Josh Turner

Deep-voiced country star Josh Turner has had numerous hits such as "Long Black Train" and "Your Man" since his debut album in 2003.

Trombone Shorty

Troy Andrews imbibed the jazz and other musical traditions of his native New Orleans and now brings them in a fusion to wide audiences, including in work with a wide variety of collaborators.

The Temptations

Seven decades into their career, The Temptations continue to bring that Motown sound under the leadership of original member Otis Williams, now in his 80s.

Lauren Daigle

Daigle is a Christian music performer and songwriter who debuted in 2015 and has managed to find mainstream crossover success with songs like "You Say." She performed "America the Beautiful" with fellow Capitol Fourth performer and Louisiana native Trombone Shorty at the Super Bowl in New Orleans this year.