Doctor Phil, Prez Bush, Taylor Hicks, Corinne Bailey Rae in Washington Christmas
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By ANN SANNER, Associated Press Writer Sun Dec 10, 8:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON - President Bush enjoyed a lively set of Christmas music
Sunday night, swaying and bobbing his head as music stars like Taylor
Hicks and Gretchen Wilson belted out classic carols.
TV host "Dr. Phil" McGraw and his wife, Robin, emceed the annual
"Christmas in Washington" concert at the National Building Museum. The
event benefited the Children's National Medical Center.
"Since this event began a quarter of a century ago, 'Christmas in
Washington' has become one of the most cherished holiday traditions
here in our nation's capital," Bush said.
As Americans gather with their families over the holidays, Bush said,
U.S. troops abroad "must know that our nation is grateful for your
service."
"American Idol" winner Hicks led off the show with "Santa Claus Is
Coming to Town." Country singer Wilson performed "I Saw Mommy Kissing
Santa Claus," while 12-year-old "America's Got Talent" champ Bianca
Ryan sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Pop-opera quartet
Il Divo performed "White Christmas." The lineup also included soul
singers Chris Brown and Corinne Bailey Rae.
The president and first lady Laura Bush joined all the performers
onstage for the finale, including "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing."
The event will air Wednesday night on Turner Network Television.