Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump’s Inauguration

Country Star to Sing at Historic Event

Did you hear the news? Carrie Underwood is all set to perform at the upcoming inauguration ceremony.

Carrie has announced this decision with a head held high and a dream of unity in heart. However, her fans didn’t seem to like the news. Keep reading to find out more about the topic.

Inauguration Details

The inauguration ceremony for Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will occur on January 20, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled at noon on the western steps of the U.S. Capitol.

The day’s events start with security screenings followed by musical performances and opening remarks. After that, both the Vice President and President-elect Trump will be sworn in.

Underwood’s Performance

The acclaimed country music star is all set to perform at the inauguration. She’ll be performing America the Beautiful just before Trump takes the oath of office.

A rich patriotic harmony will be added to the ceremony by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. The Armed Forces Chorus is one of the nation’s premiere musical groups.

Public Reaction

The news about Carrie Underwood’s performance at the inauguration ceremony has ignited a fair amount of backlash. Her fans have expressed feelings of disappointment with the news.

They’ve argued that her decision contradicts her support for inclusivity and unity. Social media platforms have been flooded with mixed reactions from fans.

Underwood’s Statement

Carrie Underwood, in response to the criticism surrounding her decision to perform at the ceremony, has issued a statement. The statement says, “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.”

She also added, “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.”

Support from Peers

Several peers have come forward supporting Carrie Underwood’s decision to perform at the ceremony. Co-host of The View, Whoopi Goldberg, stated, “I stand behind her. If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe [she has] the same right.”

Similarly, Alyssa Farah Griffin also weighed in on the matter, criticizing the trend of canceling individuals over political disagreements. She stated that artists should have the freedom to perform without facing backlash.

Artists vs. Trump’s Use of Music

While Carrie has shown her willingness to perform in Trump’s presence, several artists couldn’t even stand the fact that their music was being used by the U.S. President-elect. Artists like Beyonce and Celine Dion have publicly asked Trump to stop using their songs in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

Neil Young and Guns N’ Roses asked Trump to stop using their music during the 2016 election era. Music rights during the election period have always been a contentious issue.

Distance From Politics

Carrie Underwood, throughout her career, has maintained a distanced persona from politics. In a 2019 interview, the singer stated that she prefers to remain “neutral” when it comes to politics.

She also added, “I try to stay far out of politics if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins. It’s crazy. Everybody tries to sum everything up and put a bow on it like it’s black and white. And it’s not like that.”

Speculations Around “The Bullet”

Speculation about Carrie’s 2018 song, The Bullet, started surfacing online, at that time. The song included the lyrics, “You can blame it on hate or blame it on guns, But mamas ain’t supposed to bury their sons.”

Fans pointed out that the song might carry political undertones. However, Carrie denied such allegations.

Underwood’s Clarification on “The Bullet”

Carrie Underwood, in response to such speculations, clarified that the song wasn’t meant as a statement on gun control. The singer stated, “Immediately people said, ‘Oh you have a song about weapon control!’ It was more about the lives that were changed by something terrible happening.”

The singer went on to add, “And it does kind of bug me when people take a song or take something I said and try to pigeonhole or force me to pick a side or something. It’s a discussion, a long discussion.”

Underwood and Paisley’s 2017 CMA Tease

Carrie’s decision to perform at the 2025 inauguration ceremony is in contrast with a lighthearted moment the singer shared with Brad Paisley at the 2017 CMA Awards. During the event, the two playfully teased then-President Trump.

The duo performed a playful version of Underwood’s Before He Cheats, tweaking the lyrics and singing “Before He Tweets” instead. They sang, “And it’s fun to watch, yeah, that’s for sure. Maybe next time, he’ll think before he tweets.”

Country Music Acts

Several country music acts are scheduled to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural events. Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts will be performing.

Billy Ray Cyrus and Kid Rock will take the stage at the “Victory Rally.” Opera singer Christopher Macchio will be singing the National Anthem at the inauguration.

Village People’s Comments

Village People, the pioneers of Y.M.C.A., will also be performing at multiple inaugural events, including the victory rally scheduled to take place on Sunday.

When asked about their views on performing at a political event, the group stated that it knows it won’t be pleasing to all their fans.

The group, in a statement, said, “Music is to be performed without regard to politics.” The group hopes to “bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign.”

About Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood, an Oklahoma native, rose to fame after she won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Her debut album, Some Hearts, released the same, earned the singer a lot of fame and praise.

The album included chart-topping singles, including Jesus, Take the Wheel, and Before He Cheats. Since then, Carrie has been an unstoppable force in the country music scene.

Underwood’s Career Highlights

Carrie Underwood, throughout her successful career, has amassed numerous accolades, including a total of seven Grammy Awards. Besides this, the singer has also won 14 Billboard Music Awards and 16 American Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood also recently performed at the New Year. Checkout Carrie Underwood Headlines ABC’s New Year’s Eve to find out more about her performance.

What’s Next for Carrie

Carrie Underwood is ready to make a return to the American Idol for the 2025 season as a judge. Underwood has also extended her Las Vegas residency, Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency.

Since the news of Carrie Underwood being appointed as a judge has gotten loose, stars and ex-judges have weighed in with their advice.

Check out Luke Bryan’s Advice for New Idol Judge Carrie Underwood to see what advice the star imparted for Carrie.

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