While it's always awesome to hear Gaga's raw emotions and vocals aside her piano, the performance had more historical significance with the way she opened it. As she did with her Super Bowl performance, she delivered her rendition of "God Bless America" as a staunch act of patriotism in a time of need.

Lady Gaga was also among the celebs on hand. Earlier in the event she performed “God Bless America,” and after Harris delivered her rousing get-out-the-vote pitch, she returned to the stage for a surprise performance of her classic, “The Edge of Glory.