U.S. President Barack Obama makes remarks as he introduces an evening of Gospel music in the East Room of the White House, April 14, 2015, in Washington, DC. The entertainment, featuring music legends and contemporary artists is part of a 'In Performance at the White House' series. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

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Tuesday evening, the east wing of the White House was transformed into concert venue, as President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama held the annual In Performance at the White House celebration.
This year the event highlighted gospel music featuring top artists like: Emmylou Harris, Darlene Love, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Tamela Mann, Rhiannon Giddens, Lyle Lovett, Rance Allen, Rodney Crowell, the Morgan State University Choir and Aretha Franklin,
Robin Roberts served as master of ceremonies, but it was President Obama‘s opening speech that stole the show.  POTUS was clearly in high spirits as he took the podium.
“I hope everybody is in the spirit tonight.” Obama greeted. “Bringing some church to the White House!”