Abi Carter Performs “The Climb” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Abi Carter performs “The Climb” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth.
"Few songs capture resilience and hope quite like “The Climb.” On 2025’s A Capitol Fourth, Abi Carter delivers a powerful performance that speaks to that spirit of optimism and willingness to strive for greatness." Aired Friday, July 4, 2025 on PBS.
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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Abi Carter Performs “The Climb” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
Clip: Season 2025 | 3m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
"Few songs capture resilience and hope quite like “The Climb.” On 2025’s A Capitol Fourth, Abi Carter delivers a powerful performance that speaks to that spirit of optimism and willingness to strive for greatness." Aired Friday, July 4, 2025 on PBS.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(audience cheering and applauding) (gentle music) ♪ I can almost see it ♪ ♪ That dream I'm dreaming ♪ ♪ But there's a voice ♪ inside my head saying ♪ ♪ You'll never reach it ♪ ♪ Every step I'm taking ♪ ♪ Every move I make feels ♪ lost with no direction ♪ ♪ My faith is shaking ♪ ♪ But I, I gotta keep trying ♪ ♪ I gotta keep my head held high ♪ ♪ There's always gonna ♪ be another mountain ♪ ♪ I'm always gonna wanna make it move ♪ ♪ Always gonna be an uphill battle ♪ ♪ Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose ♪ ♪ It ain't about how fast I get there ♪ ♪ It ain't about what's ♪ waiting on the other side ♪ ♪ It's the climb ♪ (stirring music) ♪ The struggles I'm facing ♪ ♪ Oh, oh ♪ ♪ Those chances I'm taking, oh ♪ ♪ Sometimes might knock me down, but ♪ ♪ No, I'm not breaking ♪ ♪ And I may not know it ♪ ♪ But these are the moments ♪ ♪ That I'm gonna remember most, yeah ♪ ♪ I just gotta keep going ♪ ♪ And I, I gotta be strong ♪ ♪ And just keep pushing on 'cause ♪ ♪ There's always gonna ♪ be another mountain ♪ ♪ I'm always gonna wanna make it move ♪ ♪ Always gonna be an uphill battle ♪ ♪ Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose ♪ ♪ Ain't about how fast I get there ♪ ♪ It ain't about what's ♪ waiting on the other side ♪ ♪ It's the climb ♪ ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ ♪ I keep on moving, keep climbing ♪ ♪ Keep the faith, baby ♪ ♪ It's all about, it's ♪ all about the climb ♪ (audience cheering and applauding) - Happy Independence Day, America!
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Yolanda Adams Performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 3m 25s | Yolanda Adams performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 25s)
LOCASH Performs “Three Favorite Colors” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 3m 14s | LOCASH performs “Three Favorite Colors” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 14s)
Lauren Daigle Performs “Walking On Sunshine” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 3m 28s | Lauren Daigle performs “Walking On Sunshine” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 28s)
Lauren Daigle Performs “Rescue” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 3m 45s | Lauren Daigle performs “Rescue” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 45s)
Josh Turner Performs “Unsung Hero” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 4m 34s | Josh Turner performs “Unsung Hero” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (4m 34s)
Josh Turner Performs “Firecracker” | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 3m 45s | Josh Turner performs “Firecracker” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (3m 45s)
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Perform a Medley | 2025 A Capitol Fourth
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Clip: S2025 | 6m 1s | Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue perform a medley at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. (6m 1s)
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A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.