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Beyonce Knowles has been chosen to sing the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 21, it was announced Wednesday.

Knowles is also scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.

Country star Kelly Clarkson will give a rendition of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" and James Taylor will sing "America the Beautiful.")

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