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Top pops conductor Jack Everly will conduct the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for the 2014 concert.

A Capitol Fourth 2014

Top pops conductor Jack Everly will conduct the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for the 2014 concert.
Top pops conductor Jack Everly will conduct the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for the 2014 concert.  (Courtesy of Capital Concerts)
Frankie Valli, who’s been making music for more than 50 years as a solo artist and the lead singer of the Four Seasons, will perform at the live concert event celebrating the nation’s 238th birthday.
Frankie Valli, who’s been making music for more than 50 years as a solo artist and the lead singer of the Four Seasons, will perform at the live concert event celebrating the nation’s 238th birthday.  (Courtesy of Varela Media)
The Independence Day celebration features Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle.
The Independence Day celebration features Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
The Independence Day celebration features five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael McDonald.
The Independence Day celebration features five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael McDonald.  (Courtesy of Danny Clinch)
Country singer-songwriter Sara Evans performs in this year's Independence Day celebration.
Country singer-songwriter Sara Evans performs in this year's Independence Day celebration.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
The Independence Day celebration features five-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara.
The Independence Day celebration features five-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
The Independence Day celebration features singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt from Big Time Rush and Heffron Drive.
The Independence Day celebration features singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt from Big Time Rush and Heffron Drive.   (Courtesy of Danny Clinch)
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog join the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of "A Capitol Fourth," airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. They will celebrate America’s 238th birthday by performing the Oscar-nominated song “Rainbow Connection” with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog join the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of "A Capitol Fourth," airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. They will celebrate America’s 238th birthday by performing the Oscar-nominated song “Rainbow Connection” with the National Symphony Orchestra.  (Courtesy of © Disney)
Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) returns to host "A Capitol Fourth," America’s biggest birthday party, live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) returns to host "A Capitol Fourth," America’s biggest birthday party, live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  (Courtesy of Capital Concerts)
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of our national anthem, five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams will debut a special arrangement for orchestra and chorus of the “Star Spangled Banner” with the National Symphony Orchestra, The Joint Armed Forces Chorus, the Choral Arts Society of Washington and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of our national anthem, five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams will debut a special arrangement for orchestra and chorus of the “Star Spangled Banner” with the National Symphony Orchestra, The Joint Armed Forces Chorus, the Choral Arts Society of Washington and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
Viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation during this top-rated extravaganza.
Viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation during this top-rated extravaganza.  (Courtesy of Capital Concerts)
Reflection of fireworks. America’s favorite Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 238th birthday.
Reflection of fireworks. America’s favorite Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 238th birthday.  (Courtesy of Fotosearch.com)
The nation's premiere Independence Day holiday concert is viewed by millions at home and attended by hundreds of thousands of people on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The nation's premiere Independence Day holiday concert is viewed by millions at home and attended by hundreds of thousands of people on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
Fireworks over the Capitol.
Fireworks over the Capitol.  (Courtesy of Fotosearch.com)
Concert audience. The nation's premiere Independence Day holiday concert is viewed by millions at home and attended by hundreds of thousands of people on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Concert audience. The nation's premiere Independence Day holiday concert is viewed by millions at home and attended by hundreds of thousands of people on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
Top pops conductor Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra.
Top pops conductor Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra.  (Courtesy of PBS/Capital Concerts)
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