Glenn Beck Hosts "Sea to Shining Sea" Event on Ellis Island Marking America's 250th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2026 – On May 2, 2026, Premiere Networks–syndicated personality Glenn Beck, non-profit organization Moms for Liberty and the American Journey Experience – a museum, research library and education center focused on American history that’s operated by Beck’s charitable organization Mercury One – hosted an America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on Ellis Island titled Sea to Shining Sea.
The exclusive event featured performances by award‑winning singer Mary Millben and contest winners Grace Allen, Derek Hinckley and Chrissy Owens, who were selected from entries submitted to The Glenn Beck Program and trained with renowned vocal coach Roger Love.
Held in the Ellis Island Great Hall, the celebration included special guest speakers and a live performance with a 51‑piece orchestra featuring two original songs written by Beck: “They Came for the Hope” and “O, Lady of Liberty.”
Watch the full event on GlennBeck.com HERE, which will be part of an upcoming America’s 250th special on The Torch at GlennBeck.com.
Pictured left to right: Singing contest winners Derek Hinckley, Grace Allen and Krissy Owens; along with Joy Horn, Glenn Beck and Colleen Shelton
Pictured left to right: Krissy Owens, Glenn Beck, Grace Allen, Derek Hinckley
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