President Biden‘s recruiting one of the best for an enormous honor — Jon Batiste will carry out on the administration’s very first White House state Dinner.
The black-tie affair will go down Thursday … and the evening is all about placing a highlight on the United States’ tight relationship with France, in addition to honoring French President Emmanuel Macron.
Sure, Batiste’s identify will make Macron really feel at dwelling … however he is additionally the present holder of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, so much more becoming he is being tapped for this gig.
Of course, performing on the WH isn’t any small deed … and Jon Batiste might be becoming a member of a particular record of entertainers to take action.
Some previous celebs to carry out for the Prez embody Whitney Houston, Elton John and Mary J. Blige … simply to call just a few.
As for Jon, a spokesperson for the First Lady, whose workplace is overseeing the occasion, sang his praises, saying … “An artist who transcends generations, Jon Batiste’s music inspires and brings people together.”
JB won’t be a giant Billboard hitmaker, however he is a adorned Jack of many trades — recording artist, bandleader, movie composer, museum inventive director and scion of New Orleans musical royalty.
Oh yeah, and he took dwelling 5 Grammys earlier this yr alone, together with that massive one for his “We Are” album.
You’re welcome, Macron! Remember, we coulda given you Tekashi 6ix9ine.