A relatively little-known singer got the boost of a lifetime on Monday when he sang at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The president, 78, tapped Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem.

He’s making opera great again. Christopher Macchio, the Long Island vocalist who stole the show singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Trump’s second inauguration — earning the nickname ...

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talks to Christopher Macchio about performing at President Trump's inauguration and his upcoming show at The Paramount in Huntington. Credit: Gary Licker; AP; Christopher ...

Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris stand as Christopher Macchio performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" after President Donald Trump was sworn in during the 60th ...

1. He’s a versatile performer. Christopher Macchio is a classically trained tenor, schooled at the Manhattan School of Music, who has been wowing audiences with his renditions of popular operatic ...

It’s a dreary spring day in New York, with clouds hiding the skyline. Raindrops, puddles, and a cool evening temperature make walking around the Big Apple unenjoyable — that is, until arriving at ...