Lessons in style from Michelle Obama . Popular music has been part of the presidential inauguration for decades . John F. Kennedy asked Frank Sinatra to produce his inaugural song in 1961 . Beyonce , James Taylor and others will perform this year at Obama 's inauguration .
Popular music has been part of the presidential inauguration for decades . John F. Kennedy asked Frank Sinatra to produce his inaugural song in 1961 . Beyonce , James Taylor and others will perform this year at Obama 's inauguration .