Trump will go head to head with PBS's July 4 concert with a Hallmark Channel special from the White House featuring two American Idol losers and country star Sara Evans
- The White House announces it will host a rival concert on the Fourth
- While Hallmark Channel broadcasts from the South Lawn, PBS will air 'A Capitol Fourth' with Jimmy Buffett and The Beach Boys hosted by John Stamos
- The yearly concert at the U.S. Capitol has been a tradition for 38 years
- Melania Trump worked on Fourth of July plans while she was out of public sight after her kidney procedure
- The first couple also will welcome military families to the South Lawn for a picnic
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump's Fourth of July plans include a concert from the White House featuring two failed 'American Idol' contestants that will be broadcast on the Hallmark Channel.
Their musical event will rival one down the street at the U.S. Capitol, where actor John Stamos will host the traditional 'A Capitol Fourth' celebration to be broadcast on PBS.
The Fourth of the July plans were one of the events Melania Trump was working on while she was out of public sight after her kidney procedure, according to her office.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump appear on the Truman Balcony during the military families picnic at the 2017 White House Fourth of July celebration
Fireworks explode over the National Mall in Washington, DC, as the U.S. Capitol and National Monument are seen on July 4, 2017
The North Front of the White House was lit with red, white and blue lights for the Fourth of Jul holiday last year
The fireworks finale during A Capitol Fourth at U.S. Capitol in 2017
The White House announced a television partnership Tuesday that will bring viewers live performances on the South Lawn of the White House.
The 90-minute concert will feature live performances from musical artists Sara Evans, former 'American Idol' finalist Jax, and recent 'American Idol' finalist Jonny Brenns.
Those singers will be competing with Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys singing at the Capitol.
Also performing at the White House are pianist Lola Astanova, 'The President's Own' United States Marines Band, The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters, and The United States Air Force Band's Max Impact.
It is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be broadcast Hallmark Channel. The 'Capitol Fourth' concert also begins at 8 p.m. and will air on PBS.
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'I'm delighted to welcome this new addition to the annual White House July 4th celebration,' Melania Trump said in a statement. 'Americans will be able to tune in from their homes and be part of the festivities. Thank you to the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and the event sponsors for helping make this possible.'
The first couple also will welcome military families to the South Lawn for a picnic on the afternoon of the fourth.
In the evening, staff and the guests will enjoy the traditional fireworks display provided by the National Park Service.
Last year, their first Fourth of July at the White House, the Trumps held a more low-key event: a picnic for military families on the South Lawn and a fireworks viewing, which took place after the president's return from a golf trip to his club in New Jersey.
The Beach Boys perform at A Capitol Fourth last year
Gospel legend Yolanda Adams performs during the fireworks finale at A Capitol Fourth at U.S. Capitol last year
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, welcome military families to the White House for the Fourth last year
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observe the playing of the national anthem on the fourth last year
While celebrations are happening at the White House, another concert will be taking place at the U.S. Capitol.
Actor John Stamos will host the country's longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition: 'A Capitol Fourth.'
The concert will feature Jimmy Buffett with the Broadway cast of the new musical 'Escape To Margaritaville.'
Also performing are The Beach Boys; Pentatonix; pop singer Andy Grammer; theatrical icon Chita Rivera; legendary Motown stars The Temptations; country singer Luke Combs; 'American Idol' finalist Lauren Alaina; gospel legend CeCe Winans; violinist Joshua Bell; and 'The Voice' finalist Kyla Jade; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
The concert will include a special salute to the military with soprano singer Renée Fleming performing 'You'll Never Walk Alone.'
