Beyoncé is doing her part to lift spirits while people are facing difficulties during the coronavirus crisis. The Grammy-winning artist appeared on ABC's "Disney Family Singalong" on Thursday singing a rendition of "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio.
According to CNN, Beyoncé and several artists took part in the at-home special, singing Disney songs from their homes. Ryan Seacrest hosted the show, which included performances by Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato and Michael Bublé.
Beyoncé started her performance by thanking healthcare workers.
"I'd like to dedicate this song to all of the healthcare workers who've been working tirelessly to keep us healthy and safe," she said. "We greatly appreciate you."
LISTEN: Beyonce performs "When You Wish Upon a Star" and dedicates the song to health care workers.
Just Perfect.#DisneyFamilySingalong
pic.twitter.com/Plkgxo2dcU— Austin Kellerman (@AustinKellerman) April 17, 2020
The "Lemonade" singer said she is "proud and honored to be a part of the Disney family and to help present the Disney Songbook Singalong in partnership with Feeding America."
She urged viewers to "hold on to your families tight."
"Please be safe, don't give up hope," the artist said. "We're going to get through this. I promise. God bless you."
Beyoncé received praise from her fans on social media.
me when beyonce showed up during this disney sing along pic.twitter.com/ItQaafB3Oy
— vincent???? (@disneybyvincent) April 17, 2020
I was just enjoying the cheesy Disney cuteness and then they had to go and wreck me emotionally with Beyoncé #DisneyFamilySingalong
pic.twitter.com/rbN4kcUw8W— Chris Collier (@topher9200) April 17, 2020
Beyonce just sang When You Wish Upon A Star on the Disney Sing Along….somebody come check my pulse pic.twitter.com/W3ZLCFNlz8
— zack | ziegler (@zrziggy16) April 17, 2020
Beyonce singing Disney my heart- pic.twitter.com/a6xwWM2umh
— emmys (@emmygirllove) April 17, 2020
In partnership with Feeding America, the show was aimed at raising awareness about the need to feed people who are being negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 671,000 Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus, while 33,286 have died, CNN reported.
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