All-star lineup includes Bob Dylan , John Mellencamp , Natalie Cole , Smokey Robinson . Others include The Blind Boys of Alabama of Alabama , John Mellencamp , gospel singer Yolanda Adams . Concert was moved up to the beginning of the 2010 because of a second round of snow in Alabama area . According to the White House Web site , the concert marked the beginning of the 2010 White House music series and celebrated Black History month . Actor Bob Dylan served as master of ceremonies .
All-star lineup includes Bob Dylan , John Mellencamp , Natalie Cole , Smokey Robinson . Others include The Blind Boys of Alabama of Alabama , John Mellencamp , gospel singer Yolanda Adams . Concert was moved up to the beginning of the 2010 because of a second round of snow in Alabama area . Actor Bob Dylan served as master of ceremonies .