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National Memorial Day Concert 2013

A night of remembrance featuring an all-star line-up. Live Sinday May 26 at 5 p.m.; Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS 6. by Colleen Greer

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On the eve of Memorial Day, join co-hosts Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”) for a night of remembrance featuring an all-star line-up performing with the National Symphony Orchestra. The 24th annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, and to our troops around the world on the American Forces Network.

The inspiring television event will pay tribute to the profound heroism of all who served during World War II, salute the valor of our Korean War veterans, and honor the sacrifices of our National Guard heroes and their families.

Opening the show, with a special performance of the National Anthem will be Candice Glover, the season 12 winner of AMERICAN IDOL who was crowned May 16.The all-star line-up also includes: distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); two-time Golden Globe award-winning actor Ed Harris; DANCING WITH THE STARS finalist and classical cross-over artist Katherine Jenkins; singer-songwriter and THE VOICE finalist Chris Mann; and acclaimed Tony award-winning tenor Alfie Boe; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.

National Memorial Day Concert 2013, Sunday, May 26 at 5 p.m.; Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS 6.

Watch href="http://video.pbs.org/video/2365002640" target="_blank">The 2013 National Memorial Day Concert Promo on PBS. See more from National Memorial Day Concert.

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