Leona Lewis set to sing at Barack Obama's inauguration

November 24, 2008 9:03 a.m. by Nick Neyland

British R&B singer Leona Lewis, who rose to fame in her native country after winning the TV talent show The X Factor, is set to sing at Barack Obama’s inauguration. The event has already attracted a huge amount of speculation, with tireless Obama campaigners such as Jay-Z and Beyonce being widely tipped to make an appearance.

According to British tabloid The Sun, Lewis has been invited to sing at the inauguration, and a “source” close to the singer has said that “various inquiries have been made to Leona’s people about her availability on January 20.” Lewis herself hasn’t commented, but prior to the election on November 4 she did heap praise on the future president, saying: “I think Obama is amazing. He’s just so cool and articulate. Nothing fazes him.”

Meanwhile, Beyonce has also said she wants to perform at the ceremony. Speaking in New York last week, the former Destiny’s Child singer was asked if she’d like to perform at Obama’s inauguration. “Of course I'd love to. Who wouldn't?" she said.

9 Responses

November 24, 2008 at 12:23 p.m.

AkCoyote

Looks like the anointed one likes to surround himself with attractive females. Sure brings back memories doesn't it?

November 25, 2008 at 3:18 a.m.

Dusty

Leona Lewis is not an R&B singer, I don't care what Simon Cowell says.

November 25, 2008 at 8:35 a.m.

Shawn

Who is the lady and why is this lady singing at a US inauguration. Why cant the organiser can get an African American talent to do it. She aint that good.

November 25, 2008 at 2:39 p.m.

Holly

Go back to England Leona "Overrated" Lewis.

November 25, 2008 at 10:21 p.m.

asdf

Wow, that would be amazing if Leona sang for Barack Obama.
She supports him, thats good enough.

November 28, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.

Terry

She freakin' sucks! No way, not gonna sing for Obama! She's not worthy of being in his presence.

November 30, 2008 at 1:25 p.m.

Annoymous

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW that is so leona lewuis that going to sing for Barack Obama

December 30, 2008 at 1:24 p.m.

Carlos

Leona Lewis is one of the best singers out there right now, so i dont know why you'd say such things..cant get any better ;)

January 13, 2009 at 12:47 p.m.

lisa

She sucks? well why dont we just fly her back to the UK then and let someone who appears on americas front page every day sing.. say like, Britney Spears, cus shes just so f'ing talented, leona aint got s**t on her vocals.. LIES!
Leona Lewis is by far a very talented girl and her humble and generous attitude doesnt hurt either, Im sure lovely Obama would be happy to have her grace his presence.