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Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in Washington, DC, Monday.
The “Before He Cheats” singer, 41, belted out the patriotic tune at the United States Capitol Rotunda for a sea of Republicans.
Underwood was supposed to be accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. However, she appeared to experience technical difficulties.
The country music star, seen here in December 2024, performed the tune at the United States Capitol Rotunda. WireImage Underwood, seen here last month, was supposed to be accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Penske Media via Getty ImagesShe wore a chic light lavender mock-neck gown and a sparkling diamond bracelet for the event.
The “American Idol” alum’s star-spangled performance unfolded after Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office and Trump, 78, was sworn in as the 47th POTUS.
Underwood confirmed that she would be headlining Trump’s inauguration earlier this month.
She stole the spotlight ahead of Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Getty Images The pop artist confirmed that she would be participating in Trump’s inauguration last week. WireImage“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement to Page Six at the time.
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
The Sunday Night Football star was heavily criticized for aligning with “The Apprentice” alum.
“How do you love your country and support and normalize somebody who was a convicted felon who really wants to destroy the country, in my opinion,” Joy Behar said on “The View” last week, referring to Trump’s hush money conviction last year.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” the Sunday Night Football star said at the time. Getty Images The “American Idol” alum said she was “humbled” that she was asked to perform for the event. Getty ImagesWant more celebrity and pop culture news?
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However; her co-star Whoopi Goldberg defended Underwood, stating, “I stand behind her. If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right.”
Trump’s second inauguration weekend had a much starrier line-up of performances than his first time around in 2017.
Country singer Lee Greenwood performed “God Bless The USA,” a staple song at the Trump rallies, during his swearing-in ceremony while Opera singer Christopher Macchio sang the national anthem.
Underwood, seen here in 2023, faced backlash for agreeing to sing at the inauguration celebrating Trump’s second term. Getty Images Some celebrities jumped to her defense. GC ImagesOver the weekend, Jason Aldean, Billy Ray Cyrus and Kid Rock also performed at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.
The Village People also participated — an appropriate choice considering Trump danced to the band’s “Y.M.C.A.” song at several of his rallies over the years.
Other stars slated to perform at the inauguration events include Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw and more.
