Actor who won Tony Joe Mantegna I've hosted National Memorial Day Concert In Washington, DC since 2006, he was announced as the 2025 host on May 20, and two days later. Esai Morales He was intervening in Mantegna.
On May 20, the Capital Concert said in a press release by longtime host Mantegna and his usual co-hosting partners. Gary Sines I'll be back again this year.
“This concert is a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day really represents,” Mantegna said in a statement. “It provides comfort, connection and community to families who have lost loved ones who serve our country, and honor their sacrifices with the dignity and gratitude they deserve.”
“Joe and I are honored to host this annual homage (past and present) to our American heroes, paying tribute to the courage and commitment of those who served and those who continue to serve,” sinise added. “The freedom we enjoy is made possible by brave men and women in uniform.”
However, on May 22, the Capital Concert announced it Mission: Impossible – Final calculation Actor Morales is “stepping in” for Mantegna for the 36th annual concert. No reason was given Criminals Stars will not be able to host this year.
Other celebrities of the year include Robert Patrick, Blair Underwood, and Gretchen MorThere is a musical performance Mary McCormack,Lauren Allred, Scotty Hasting, Yolanda Adams, Angel Blue and National Symphony Orchestra Under the direction of the top pop conductor Jack Everly.
Patrick is holding a segment celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Mol holds a Gold Star Family tribute, and Underwood is celebrating the crew of the Vietnam War Dustov.
The 36th Anniversary Concert will be aired live on PBS on Sunday, May 25th from 8pm to 9pm. It also broadcasts military forces around the world on its military network and streams them free to YouTube. The concert will also be available on video-on-demand from May 25th to June 8th.
The host of the National Memorial Day Concert in the final minute, which first appeared at the parade on May 24, 2025, was replaced
