All the Artists Who Have Shown Up In Support of Kamala Harris

The three-time Grammy winner gave an enthusiastic (and much belabored) performance at Kamala Harris’ first campaign rally in Atlanta. As she performed her viral hit “Mamushi,” the crowd sang along, but soon, the real reason the rap star was there emerged as she transitioned into “Body.” “Now I know my ladies in the crowd love their bodies,” she said fresh out of the “Mamushi” dance break. “And you want to keep loving your body — you know who to vote for!” As she performed the “Savage” remix, she told the crowd that “real savages” vote. —Mankaprr Conteh

The legendary Atlanta producer represented Georgia during the delegate portion of the Convention, offering his trademark “Yeah” and telling the crowd, “We are officially here tonight to nominate Kamala Harris for President.” Then, he jumped into a rendition of “Turn Down For What” and evoked Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz’ name while he and The East Side Boyz’ “Get Low” played. —Andre Gee

Justin Vernon is no stranger to politics. The Bon Iver frontman previously backed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid in 2016 and 2020. Aug. 7 was no different when Vernon performed in his hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in support of the Harris-Walz. Wearing the infamous Harris-Walz camouflage cap, the indie singer closed out his performance with an acoustic rendition of “The Battle Cry of Freedom,” by George Frederick Root. “We all know what we’re here for, so we’re going to do our thing,” he said before the final song. “Make this music and make way for the people that we need to hear from.” —Kory Grow

Jason Isbell may have been wearing a designer tuxedo onstage in Chicago, but no other performance at the DNC (or the RNC for that matter) more expertly reflected the working class. “I don’t think on why I’m here, or where it hurts/I’m just lucky to have the work,” Isbell sang in “Something More Than Free,” the standout title track of his 2015 album. Accompanying himself on a Fender Telecaster plugged into a small amp, the Alabama songwriter’s yearning voice delivered a message of those dutifully reporting to their jobs — and those who wish they had one. —Joseph Hudak

After backing Biden and Harris in 2020, country star Maren Morris was more than ready to put her support behind the Harris and Walz ticket. The musician took the stage at the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention to perform her heartfelt call for change, 2020’s “Better Than We Found It.” A few weeks prior, Morris spoke about supporting Harris in an interview with USA Today: “I campaigned for Biden and have met Kamala and she’s a badass. I feel invigorated to vote. Living in Tennessee, it feels more impactful to have that say,” she said. —Jon Blistein

Mickey Guyton has been a pathfinding artist in terms of creating a space for Black artists in country music. “Little kid in a small town/I did my best just to fit in/Broke my heart on the playground/When they said I was different,” she sang on her breakout hit “Black Like Me,” which came out in the summer of 2020 as America was reeling from the police murder of George Floyd. At the DNC, she performed “All American,” an anthemic expression of inclusive patriotism that perfectly fit the convention’s theme of moving a diverse nation forward. “I love my country so much and to get such an opportunity to bring unity to such an incredible movement is a great honor,” Guyton told CNN. —Jon Dolan

A longtime supporter of the Democratic party, Patti LaBelle performed her Carter administration-era hit, “You Are My Friend,” during the memoriam segment of the first night of the 2024 DNC. With emotion on her face and true affection spilling out of her voice, she sang, “Your love has made me realize, my future looks bright to me,” and then she howled with ardor to the audience’s delight. The Godmother of Soul previously sang at the 2004 DNC and at Biden’s Juneteenth concert this year. “I love [Kamala Harris] because she smiles, she laughs, she’s joyful, and those kinds of things you don’t see in some politicians,” LaBelle told Billboard. “It’s important for us to find somebody like that who will bring us a little joy and a little hope.” —K.G.

John Legend welcomed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention and performed a song by one of Minnesota’s greatest artists: Prince. Ahead of Walz’s acceptance as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Legend honored the Gopher state, where Walz coached high school football before becoming governor. (Legend previously participated in a Prince tribute at the 2020 Grammys, with a performance of Prince-penned Sinead O’Connor hit “Nothing Compares 2 U.”) Together with Sheila E., Legend also sang “Let’s Go Crazy,” the 1984 Prince single from the album Purple Rain. —Kalia Richardson

The singer, drummer, and bandleader made her voice heard when she joined John Legend at the DNC to back Harris while performing the 1984 Prince song “Let’s Go Crazy.” The moment was not only a chance to support the Harris-Walz campaign; it was also a chance to honor her longtime connection to the late  Minnesota icon. —Julyssa Lopez

Shortly after creating her first TikTok account, Kamala Harris was joined by Lance Bass for a silly video referencing his boy band’s hit track. “What are we going to say to Donald Trump in November?” the *N SYNC member asked. Harris responded with a laugh: “Bye, bye, bye!” Harris shared the post across social media with the caption: “Ain’t no lie, @LanceBass.” —Tomas Mier

In 2019, Kamala Harris shared her excellent musical taste by naming Stevie Wonder’s 1976 masterpiece Songs in the Key of Life as her favorite album of all time. (We happen to agree; it’s number four on Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time). On the third night of the DNC, Wonder returned the love with a soaring version of his 1973 empowerment-funk classic “Higher Ground.” Along with his performance, the iconic musician also offered a stirring message for the crowd, imploring the assembled Democratic delegates to “choose courage over complacency” and to “keep on keeping on until we truly are a united people of these United States.” —J.D.

The Chicks kicked off the closing night of the 2024 convention with a unified rendition of the National Anthem. Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer stood and sang in front of the American flag on a national stage, supporting Vice President Harris after their storied history of taking political stances as musicians. In 2003, The Chicks were famously blacklisted in country music after Maines disavowed then-president George Bush and his invasion of Iraq. —Maya Georgi

Common repped the South Side when took the stage to perform at the second night of the 2024 DNC in Chicago. He started his performance with a message about Harris: “I thank God for this moment in time where Kamala Harris will change the world for the better with love, hope and grace,” he said. The rapper proceeded to sing his new song “Fortunate” with gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds, and switched up the lyrics to honor Harris, reveling in how “fortunate” the U.S. is to have a presidential nominee like her. In 2023, Common was present for Harris’ celebration of hip-hop music’s 50th anniversary, which she hosted at her home in D.C. —M.G.

In an Instagram video, Bruce Springsteen delivered a powerful endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,” and saying Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz are “committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone.”

Springsteen delivered a short, uninterrupted speech from (fittingly enough) a very classic-looking diner. Along with citing Harris’ and Walz’s commitment to inclusivity regardless of “class, religion, race, your political point of view, or sexual identity,” Springsteen said, “They want to grow our economy in a way that benefits all, not just the few like me on top. That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”

Just eight days before the election, Springsteen also came out for Harris’ rally in Philly, where he played a three-song acoustic set, performed solo. —Jonathan Bernstein

Lizzo appeared at an event with Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris in Detroit, Michigan where they both celebrated he city.

“All the best things were made in Detroit: Coney dogs, Faygo, and Lizzo,” the singer said. “I’m so proud to be from this city. You know, they say if Kamala wins, then the whole country will be like Detroit. Proud like Detroit. Resilient like Detroit. We’re talking about the same Detroit that innovated the auto industry and the music industry. So put some respect on Detroit’s name.” —Althea Legaspi

Jennifer Lopez showed her support for Kamala Harris after Donald Trump‘s rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, which featured comedian Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico a “floating pile of garbage.”

On her Instagram story, Lopez — who previously proclaimed Harris as her pick for president — shared slides from Harris’ campaign following the backlash to Hinchcliffe’s set. Several came from a post by Harris detailing what she would do to support Puerto Rico economically if elected. She also made plans to join Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Nevada with Mexican rock band Maná just before the election. —T.M.

The legendary Mexican rock band Maná plans to join Vice President Kamala Harris at a key rally in Las Vegas. Earlier this year, the band had joined a cohort of artists, including Ramón Ayala, Chiquis, and Los Ángeles Azules, to condemn the former president Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant messaging and his presidency’s long-term effects it’s had on the Latino community. They also pulled a collab with reggaeton artist Nicky Jam from streaming services after Jam endorsed Trump. (Jam later walked back his endorsement.) —T.M.

Beyoncé took the stage at Vice President Kamala Harris‘ rally in Houston and endorsed the Harris-Waltz campaign. Rowland joined the singer to help introduce Harris.

“We are at the precipice of an enormous shift. I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Beyoncé said. “A mother who cares about the world our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we are not divided, our past or present or future.” —Jodi Gugliemi

Los Tigres Del Norte are slotted to join Kamala Harris at a rally in Arizona just ahead of the election. The famed band had been vocal about their support for Harris and had also been outspoken about the damage Donald Trump has caused in the Latino community. They were part of a letter several artists signed condemning the former president’s anti-immigrant messaging. —T.M.

Quavo endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris at a special rally in Atlanta in July. The rapper also spoke about gun violence, an issue that’s brought him into the political fray following the shooting death of his late nephew and Migos bandmate Takeoff in 2022.

The rapper has worked closely with the vice president on a handful of occasions as he’s embraced his role as a prominent anti-gun violence advocate. Back in 2023, Quavo visited Washington D.C. where he spoke with Harris, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and other prominent politicians about Takeoff’s death. —J. Blistein

Music legend Cher shared on social media that she would be supporting, and voting for, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. “I have followed Kamala Harris since she was my U.S. senator,” said Cher in a video clip posted to her accounts. “She fought for me then and she is fighting for all of us now.” She suggested that the battle for women’s rights was a key factor for her. “I know they will fight to protect our rights and I’m so grateful to be able to make my voice count this year. I hope you will too,” she added. —Charisma Madarang

After performing at a North Carolina rally in October (he was also cut for time from the Democratic National Convention), James Taylor officially endorsed the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket with a message on social media. “The question for us voters is whether or not we believe in the Great American Experiment: Freedom, Justice and Democracy. One citizen-One Vote, the Rule of Law…,” Taylor wrote. “I mean no disrespect to supporters of Mr. Trump, but to me the choice is very clear — Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will protect and preserve our Democracy. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will not and their branding of anyone who opposes them as the ‘enemy within’ actually threatens the very fabric of our democracy.” —Daniel Kreps

Rogers joined Harris for her rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan just a week shy of election day. “Voting is the key to a candidate who believes in reproductive freedom for all people,” the singer-songwriter said ahead of her performance. She also made a pointed remark against Trump, saying, “In these next eight days, you can fight back against the fear of Donald Trump and everything that he creates.” Rogers’ performance of hit songs like “Light On” and “Love You for a Long Time” helped to fire up the crowd of young voters hailing from the nearby University of Michigan. — M.G.

The singer-songwriter came out to support Harris at the VP’s rally in Madison, Wisconsin, a key battleground state. Before Abrams performed three songs, including “I Love You I’m Sorry” and “Risk,” she called Harris “the right leader at a very tricky time, and we could not be luckier.” Her full speech was aimed at the singer’s young audience. “For many of us here onstage and in this crowd tonight, this is either the first or second time that we’ve had the privilege of voting in a presidential election,” she said. “We’ve inherited a world that is struggling and it’s easy to feel disconnected and disillusioned… It’s easy to be discouraged, but we know better. We know that unless we vote and keep our democracy intact, there is nothing we will be able to do to fix it when it is our turn.” — M.G.

Mumford & Sons were among the artists who performed during the Harris-Walz campaign’s When We Vote We Win rally in Madison, Wisconsin. The band took the stage as part of a mini-lineup that also included Gracie Abrams, The National’s Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, and Remi Wolf. —J.L.

The National’s Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner were one of the main acts to performa at the Harris-Walz campaign’s When We Vote We Win rally in Madison, Wisconsin. They played songs like “Bloodbuzz Ohio” and “I Need My Girl,” which Berninger dedicated to Harris, according to Pitchfork. At the end of the set, he urged fans to get out and vote. —J.L.

The pop singer came out at Harris’ rally in Madison, Wisconsin to formally endorse the Vice President and perform her song “Cinderella.” Wolf cited Harris’ “commit[ment] to tackle big issues like climate change” and reproductive freedom, along with the fact that “like me, she’s a girl from the Bay Area who loves to laugh and have fun.” She also urged the crowd of mostly UW-Madison students to get out and vote early. — M.G.