If You Didn’t Tune Into the ‘iHeart Living Room Concert for America,’ Presented by FOX, Be Sure to Check It All out Here

Many celebs joined FOX and iHeart Media for their Living Room Concert for America, to praise and donate to our local heroes.

The star-filled concert was hosted by Elton John, and featured performances by Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw, David Grohl , Demi Lovato, H.E.R., Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, and Camila Cabello to name a few.

The special also paid tribute to first responders and everyone fighting for us on the frontlines during this global pandemic. David Grohl’s dedication to first responders was an acoustic version of “My Hero”.

Alicia Keys opened the benefit special with a performance of “Underdog,” which was a beautiful dedication to the first responders and health professionals who are facing this pandemic head on. “My hope is that we remember how resilient we are and how we defy the odds,” Keys said while playing the opening piano notes. “I’d like to dedicate this song to the first responders and medical professionals that are risking their life to keep us safe. We’re so grateful,” she continues.

Music fans who tuned into the one-hour concert were also treated to appearances from Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, and Ciara and Russel Wilson.

During Lady Gaga’s appearance, she checked in to make sure everyone watching is trying to find the time to be kind to themselves. She states that “social distancing isn’t easy, but try to chat with your friends remotely.” She continued, “Move your body, meditate when you can and otherwise find joy however you can. For me I try to find joy every day in a moment of gratitude.”

Additionally, viewers were able to make donations that will go to the First Responders Children’s Foundation and Feeding America, two charities that are helping and serving families during this difficult time. You can support these organizations by donating to either Feeding America, First Responders Children’s Foundation.

 

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As the #COVID19 #pandemic continues, the health and well-being of the people across America who visit food banks are our highest priorities. We are committed to serving the communities and individuals facing hunger, wherever they are.⠀ ⠀ We have established a COVID-19 Response Fund to help food banks across the country as they support communities impacted by the pandemic. Help us make sure we can be there for our neighbors in need during this time of uncertainty. Link in bio to donate.⠀ ⠀ Read more about how we’re responding below – and follow your local food bank for more information about the response in your community.⠀ ⠀ —-⠀ ⠀ 🧡 One of the most significant impacts of the pandemic has been school closures. Without access to school meals, children lose a consistent source of healthy food. As such, food banks will continue to work with school districts and local government agencies to ensure children who rely on school meals have access to food outside of the classroom.⠀ ⠀ 🧡 A task force of food banks and Feeding America staff is working together to provide support to the network. The task force is also preparing for potential adjustments in the distribution of food to minimize larger gatherings by deploying additional mobile pantries and making food distribution appointments, as opposed to open hours.⠀ ⠀ 🧡 Additionally, food banks are working with local health officials and are continually assessing the situation in their communities. Some are taking additional preventative steps to ensure their clients have enough food by preparing emergency boxes, which include a 14-day supply of nonperishable food.⠀⠀ 🧡 While it is still too early to determine the full economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak, Feeding America and its food banks are prepared to handle a potential increase in demand. And regardless of the reason for that need – be it a disaster, economic slowdown, or illness – we will continue to work to help people facing hunger have the food they need.

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If you missed any of the iHeartRadio Living Room Concert for America, you can watch the special until April 1, 2020 on iHeartRadio’s official YouTube channel.

Be sure to keep up with all of your favorite artists, as many are joining in on these live musical performances to provide us with entertainment, and support the people who are fighting for us all in this country.