Crow, Sparks at Washington carols
Tuesday December 01 2009
Sheryl Crow and Jordin Sparks are set to sing carols around the US National Christmas Tree this year.
The singers will join Ray LaMontagne and jazz musicians Brad Mehldau and Joshua Redman at the carol service, which will be attended by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle.
The tree lighting ceremony takes place on Thursday near the National Mall.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs has confirmed that Obama will help light the tree between the White House and the Washington Monument.
Press Association