Kendall Schmidt Takes the Stage with Heffron Drive at Capitol Fourth 2014!

Kendall Schmidt performs with his band Heffron Drive at the 2014 Capitol Fourth special on the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn on Friday night (July 4) in Washington D.C.

The 23-year-old singer hung out backstage with legendary singer Patti LaBelle and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, pictured inside.

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“Well..THAT WAS FUN! :) #July4thPBS,” Kendall tweeted after their show.

The day before, Kendall worked on his voice during rehearsals for the special.

Earlier that week, Kendall shared possibly the cutest picture ever of him and his puppy, Sister.