Singer-songwriter Michael McDonald performed live at the 2008 Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at 7 p.m. local time, Thursday, August 28, 2008, before remarks by Susan Eisenhower. He sang "America the Beautiful." Presidential nominee Barack Obama took the podium during the 8 p.m. Mountain Time hourOfficial Site: Thursday Schedule
Michael McDonald Fast Facts
- Born: February 12, 1952
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
- Years active: 1975-present
- Record label: Motown Records
- Grammy Awards: 5
- Awarded a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame