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Justin Bieber performs for Obama at 'Chrismas in Washington' concert

By Eleanor Harley Dec 12, 2011, 15:41 GMT

Justin Bieber performs in front of President Obama. © Landmark / PR Photos

The guest star line up for the 'Christmas in Washington' concert included Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green and Jennifer Hudson.

The singers performed in front of President Barack Obama and his family at the National Building Museum on December 11th.

The host, comedian Conan O’Brien, kept the audience entertained with his jokes.

O’Brien said "It's especially exciting to be here during this joyous season, when we celebrate the arrival of a miracle child, worshiped by millions around the world. Of course I'm talking about Justin Bieber. My 8-year-old daughter loves him. Or at least that's what I tell people when they ask why I'm carrying a lock of his hair in my pocket."

17-year-old Bieber took to the stage singing his Christmas single ‘Mistletoe.’

Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson and many other acts got in on the Christmas spirit by belting out holiday songs.

President Obama finished off the eventful night saying “This is the season to celebrate miracles. Every year we celebrate his birth because the story of Jesus Christ changed the world. For me and for millions of Americans, the story has filled our hearts and inspired our lives."

He continued “Those are values that are shared by all faiths. So tonight let us all rededicate ourselves to each other, and in that spirit, from my family to yours, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, God bless you all, and God bless the United States of America."

The event supports the Children’s National Medical Centre and will premiere exclusively on the TNT network on Friday 16th December.