National Memorial Day Concert To Mark 250th Anniversary Of U.S.
By Ted Johnson
Published on May 4, 2026.
The National Memorial Day Concert on May 24 will be hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, marking the 37th year of the event. The event will also commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Noah Wyle will present a tribute to militiamen and citizen soldiers of the American Revolution, while Jonathan Banks will commemorate the 85th anniversary and the 25th anniversaries of the 9/11 attacks. The performers include Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson, Alan Jackson, Laura Osnes, Andy Grammer, Mary McCormack, and the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert will air live on PBS and be available on demand from May 24 to June 7.
Related Articles
Private student loan market set to expand under new federal loan caps — with risks for grad school borrowers
New federal loan caps will push more graduate students into private education loans, raising concerns about high interest rates and underwriting.
Yoshida Keisuke Drama ‘Mentor’ Lands at Kino Films for World Sales
Kino Films has acquired world sales rights for Yoshida Keisuke's "Mentor," a tragic drama about two young Japanese men affected by a devastating fireworks incident 10 years ago.
Hundreds more prisoners released early but jails still full
Scotland's jails are overcrowded with over 600 prisoners, despite emergency early release measures, with some being blocked due to safety concerns.