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By Peter Aitken
Politics Weekend Editor
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, has drawn big crowds and bigger names from the music industry, who have performed in the runup to the commencement of service and speeches.
The 31-year-old was assassinated on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU.) The suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody two days later.
Who Is Performing at Charlie Kirk's Service? What We Know
Contemporary Christian music artists have taken the stage as early as 7 a.m. local time and performed over the following hours as thousands filtered into the stadium, which is the home of the Arizona Cardinals football team.
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According to the "Fight for Charlie" website, performers include Brandon Lake, Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes.
Other names who will perform during the service include President Donald Trump's longtime favorite Lee Greenwood, singer of "God Bless the USA," as well as Steve Amerson.
Where Will Charlie Kirk Be Buried?
The memorial service is being held in Glendale, but Kirk will be laid to rest in Phoenix, which has been described as his "adoptive" hometown. His body has remained in the Hansen Mortuary Chapel since Vice President JD Vance escorted it back from Utah on September 11.
There is no official information as to whether Kirk's funeral will have an open casket.
Who Is Speaking at Charlie Kirk's Funeral?
Trump administration officials, including the president and vice president, will make remarks alongside Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, starting at 11 a.m. local time.
The order of other speakers is as follows:
- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Tucker Carlson
- White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller
- Ambassador to India (nominee) Sergio Gor
Update 9/21/25, 2:01 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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