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The performance was played for the thousands of onlookers who gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the fireworks display.
Cynthia s look: The singer sported a stunning and sparkling long-sleeved teal mini-dress for her first performance on the Sunday night special
The night kicked off with a performance of the National Anthem by soprano singer Renee Fleming and host Vanessa Williams singing God Bless America ahead of Erivo s performance with host Williams and special guest Kermit the Frog introducing Erivo.
The singer returned towards the end of the special to sing her new song The Good, from her upcoming debut solo studio album Ch. 1 vs. 1, arriving on September 17.
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