Justin Timberlake & Ant Clemons Perform New Song For Inauguration Special

To cap off Inauguration Day, Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons performed their new collab, "Better Days," during the primetime inauguration special, Celebrating America.

The Tom Hanks-hosted event took place on Wednesday (January 20), hours after the swearing-in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

For JT and Ant's performance, which took place in Memphis, Tennessee, the two performed in an old movie theatre turned music studio while backed by a full band. About halfway through their performance, the two made their way outside to an empty street where they sang of "better days."

"Cause we're on our way to better/ Better's ahead, better's ahead/ It get's worse 'fore it gets better/ But better's ahead, better's ahead/ Better days are comin'" the two belted.

Last week, Justin spoke of the track, which was written during one of the most challenging years in history. "A few months ago @AntClemons and I wrote BETTER DAYS. This song was our way of doing what little we could to encourage everyone to stay hopeful and to keep working towards a better future. I’m honored to announce we’ll be performing it for the Inauguration," he tweeted. "We have a long way to go to fix, undo, and rebuild this country... but I hope now, despite the past four years, we’re on our way "

Ahead of his performance with Ant, Justin took to Instagram to share his Inauguration Day excitement and to wish his mom, Lynn Bomar Harless, a happy birthday.

"What a day," he captioned a series of photos with his mom. "As we celebrate a new administration, and our first Madam Vice President — we also celebrate ALL the women who paved the way for us. Coincidentally, it’s my mom’s 60th today. Send her some love! I am forever grateful for your constant support (and your cinnamon sugar toast) @lynnharless. Happy birthday, I love you! 🙏🏻."

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