'Disney Family Singalong' Full Lineup: Ariana Grande, Josh Groban And More Performers Revealed
“We’re All in This Together,” at least, virtually. ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong” has talent including Ariana Grande and Josh Groban on its long list of musical performers for the Thursday night special, which serves to raise awareness about Feeding America’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Disney Family Singalong” is almost a “High School Musical” virtual reunion, as stars from the original 2006 film will come together along with their other former Disney Channel peers to sing a special rendition of “We’re All in this Together” from their homes.
Ortega is responsible for event participation from original franchise stars Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, Corbin Bleu, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel, who he reached out to individually. Helping Ortega and the original cast with the song will be actors/artists from Disney +’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” as well as cast members from Disney Channel's “The Descendants” and "Zombies." One of Disney Channel’s original stars, Raven-Symoné, is also participating in the group number as well as TikTok’s biggest star Charli D’Amelio and her sister Dixie.
“Everyone we reached out to was quick — and you’ll see it in their spirit and the way they come together from their homes,” Ortega told Deadline. “They recognize this is an opportunity to strengthen spirits for those joining us for the broadcast.”
Since the special was first announced last week, it has continued rapidly growing a large list of artists from all areas of the music industry, many who have had some connection to Disney. Grande and Groban, along with Demi Lovato are among the latest singers to be included in the lineup.
The event kicks off with a special introduction from "Maleficent" star Elle Fanning, a vocal warm-up by Kristin Chenoweth of Broadway’s “Wicked” fame (as well as Disney Channel's "The Descendants") and is hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Other performers include superstar singers like Christina Aguilera and Michael Bublé, country acts like Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett, and even stars from hit Disney movies like Auli'i Cravalho, Luke Evans and Josh Gad. Expect even more star power in PSAs throughout the night about Feeding America and how to help local food banks.
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Here’s the official lineup and song list for the “Disney Family Singalong” special:
- “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes,” the famous "Cinderella" song, will be performed by Demi Lovato and Michael Bublé.
- Christina Aguilera--who recorded her first single, "Reflection" for Disney's 1998 "Mulan" and is now part of the movie's latest adaptation soundtrack, singing, "Loyal Brave True"--will perform "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from "The Lion King."
- Pop singer Tori Kelly will create her own rendition of “Colors of the Wind” from Disney's "Pocahontas."
- Country singer Thomas Rhett will perform, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Disney's "Frozen."
- "Frozen" star Josh Gad will be reprising the classic song, "Gaston," from Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" along with Gaston himself Luke Evans.
- The teenage breakout star of Disney's "Moana" Auli'i Cravalho will sing the popular "How Far I'll Go" from the film.
- Ariana Grande, who previously recorded "Beauty and the Beast" alongside John Legend for the 2017 live-action remake, will this time take on “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” from Disney's "Hercules."
- “A Spoonful of Sugar” from the original "Mary Poppins" is set to be performed by country music group Little Big Town.
- “Friend Like Me” performed by James Monroe Iglehart who played the Genie in Disney's Broadway adaptation of "Aladdin," will sing this time with the help of Broadway Company of Disney’s "Aladdin."
- “Be Our Guest” will be performed by Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with a special appearance by Julianne Hough.
- Former "Glee" star Darren Criss, who grew his following by covering Disney songs early in his career, will perform, “I Wan’na Be Like You” from Disney's "The Jungle Book."
- Donny Osmond will reprise his role as the singing voice for the "Mulan" character Li Shang by singing, “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You.”
- "Full House" star John Stamos will perform the Disney classic, “It's a Small World.”
- Another former "Glee" star Amber Riley will perform “Let It Go” from "Frozen." She also starred in The Wonderful World of Disney's "The Little Mermaid Live" last year.
- "To All The Boys I've Loved Before: P.S. I Love You" star Jordan Fisher will take on “Under The Sea” from "The Little Mermaid."
- "Dancing with the Stars" host Erin Andrews will perform “The Bare Necessities” from "The Jungle Book" alongside Bobby Bones, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marcus Scribner.
- Josh Groban will perform, “You’ve Got a Friend In Me,” the classic from "Toy Story."
- "We're All In This Together" will include "HSM" alums Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel; "Raven's Home" star Raven-Symoné; "Descendants" stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and Sarah Jeffery; "Zombies" stars Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim; "HSM: The Musical: The Series" stars Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo and Sofia Wylie; TikTok sisters Charli D’Amelio and Dixie D’Amelio.
“The Disney Family Singalong” airs April 16 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.
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