According to billboard.com, after her performance on James Madison’s crystal flute, Lizzo caught the attention of the former president’s estate, Montpelier. TMZ reported that Lizzo had been invited to perform at the 2,650 acre Virginia estate that Madison called home during his lifetime. A source has confirmed to Billboard that an invitation has been extended to Lizzo.
When Billboard reached out to Montpelier, they received a statement from the historic estate that read, “The talented and classically-trained Lizzo brought history to life last week when she played President James Madison’s crystal flute at a packed arena in Washington, DC, The three-time Grammy Award winner’s songs exemplify how music is a universal language that brings people together. Whatever genre, music helps people connect, express emotions, and create deep, lasting bonds. As Lizzo continues her concert tour in the coming weeks, we’re crossing our fingers that she would consider adding a stop at James Madison’s Montpelier, once home to Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution.”
During a recent tour stop in D.C., Lizzo toured the Library of Congress and played a number of flutes from their archives becoming the first person to perform music in the Reading Room. She will also lead the lineup for the 2022 Jingle Ball along with Demi Lovato, Jack Harlow, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, The Kid LAROI, Tate McRae, and others.
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