The American Music Inaugural Ball takes place on January 20, 2009 for the inauguration for President Elect-Barack Obama at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.  Hosted by Dionne Warwick.  Various Gospel Artists will be performing at this Legendary Ball such as: Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp and the Caravans.  Festivities will kickoff at 8pm.