Popular music has been part of the presidential inauguration for decades . This time , Beyonce will perform the national anthem , with Kelly Clarkson singing `` My Country , 'T is of Thee '' and James Taylor doing the honors on `` America the Beautiful . '' Comment: Beyonce , James Taylor and others will perform this year at Monday 's ceremony .
Popular music has been part of the presidential inauguration for decades . Comment: Beyonce , James Taylor and others will perform this year at Monday 's ceremony .