Mickey Guyton and Jason Isbell helped kick off night one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19. The musicians provided the night’s entertainment amidst the usual flurry of speeches.
Guyton performed her 2021 song “All American,” and Isbell played “Something More Than Free,” his 2015 album’s title track. James Taylor was scheduled to close out the night with a rendition of “You’ve Got A Friend,” but his performance was reportedly cut to accommodate President Joe Biden’s speech after applause for speakers throughout the night led to a time crunch. Mickey Guyton performing at the DNC.
#DNCConvention2024 pic.twitter.com/OBz4DHYQkX Along with the musical performances, night one featured a keynote speech from President Joe Biden, as well as remarks from First Lady Dr.
Jill Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Raphael G. Warnock, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr , and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Tony Goldwyn — one of the DNC ’s three hosts alongside Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, and Ana Navarro — also took the stage to deliver opening remarks. (Navarro will helm proceedings tomorrow, Kaling will lead on Wednesday, and Washington will help close things out on Thursday.) Jason Isbell is really, really good at his job pic.
twitter.com/wrzvwqdiTA For Guyton and Isbell, it was their first time performing at a political convention, though b.