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George W. Bush Selects 'Oh, Happy Day!' for Funeral

12/23/2025

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Former President George W. Bush has chosen "Oh, Happy Day!" as his funeral song, according to Jenna Bush Hager on December 22.
Jenna Bush Hager noted that his previous funeral song choice was John Fogerty's "Centerfield."
"Oh, Happy Day!" gained fame from the film "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit."
The discussion around funeral songs highlights planning and the emotional connections tied to music during such times.

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Former President George W. Bush has chosen "Oh, Happy Day!" as his funeral song, according to Jenna Bush Hager on December 22.
Jenna Bush Hager noted that his previous funeral song choice was John Fogerty's "Centerfield."
"Oh, Happy Day!" gained fame from the film "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit."
The discussion around funeral songs highlights planning and the emotional connections tied to music during such times.