Carrie Underwood will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week, and Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits “Y.M.C.A.”—said they will perform at multiple pre-inauguration events,
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
Carrie Underwood performed a stirring a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful" after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20. Savannah Guthrie noted during NBC News' coverage of the inauguration ceremony that Underwood spontaneously sang a cappella due to an issue with the band that was set to play with her.
Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, has announced a lineup of high-profile musical artists, many of whom have Nashville roots, who will perform at his inaugural events.
The “American Idol” alum’s star-spangled performance unfolded after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda.
Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday. The swearing in of the 47th president of the United States took place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda because of winter temperatures,
Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .
January 15, 2025 • Unlike Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events.
In addition to DeGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, the Village People, Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts, among others, are set to perform at various Washington D.C. venues.
Underwood was the first performer to usher in Trump's presidency, performing minutes after his inaugural address.
Instead, Underwood — clad in a pale-colored dress — performed a rendition of “America the Beautiful” a cappella. “If you know the words help me out here,” the singer said before her performance, with the audience joining in to sing with her.
Kid Rock, who was at Donald Trump's rally on Sunday, said more celebrities than ever are coming out of the woodwork to show their support for the president-elect.