Expect the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. to be a star-studded event. 

The Democratic National Convention Press Office announced on Friday that Marc Anthony will be joining a line-up of musical acts which includes Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, James Taylor, and Earth, Wind and Fire. 

"This roster of performances only adds to the excitement building in Charlotte for the historic week ahead of us," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, 2012 Democratic National Convention Chair, said. "The tens of thousands who will attend Convention events in person, and all those tuning in across the country, should be ready for quite a show."

The Puerto Rican singer will be singing the national anthem will take center stage on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Bank America Stadium. 

Anthony has been actively campaigning for Obama.

In June, he filmed a 30-second video for the Obama campaign, urging Latinos to back Obama. 

"We've got jobs, the economy, education, immigration," Anthony said. "President Obama is on our side on all of it. We just need to make sure he gets four more years to make more progress. Latinos are a force that can and will help decide this election, and it's a good thing that we've got so much to say, right? The president has our back, so it's time to let him know that we've got his."

Later in the month, Marc Anthony performed at a Obama fundraiser in Miami. Tickets ranged cost up to $40,000.

It has been reported that rapper Pitbull and "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria will have a role at the convention.