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Jewel Performs Surprise Rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at MAHA Inaugural Ball

The singer-songwriter's unexpected performance honored Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines during Donald Trump's second inauguration celebrations.

  • Jewel made an unannounced appearance at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.'
  • The event celebrated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was recently nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Jewel's performance was a personal tribute to Kennedy's wife, Cheryl Hines, who considers the singer her favorite artist.
  • The MAHA movement, led by Kennedy, emphasizes physical, mental, and emotional health, with the ball described as a celebration of unity and wellness.
  • The performance garnered mixed reactions online, with some fans criticizing the involvement of artists in Trump's inauguration events.
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