Donald Trump Gets This A-List Country Star To Perform at His Upcoming Inauguration

Donald Trump‘s inauguration as the 47th president happens on Monday, Jan. 20 and it looks like the official program leaked to the press. DC Reporter Matthew Foldi shared an image on X of the printed material with an A-list country name that might be surprising to some fans. 

Carrie Underwood was listed on the program as the performer for “America the Beautiful” along with the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. The song is expected to be performed right before Donald Trump takes the presidential oath of office. The New York Post also confirmed that the “Before He Cheats” singer will take to the stage for the incoming president. 

That’s a pretty impressive get for Donald Trump when it comes to Hollywood where he often receives a mixed reaction from celebrities. Underwood has never revealed her political affiliations with her fans though. She explained her reasoning to The Guardian in 2019, “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.”

The decision to sing for Donald Trump may closely align her with his policies and the Republican Party as fans chimed in with their opinions. One social media account wrote, “Well that’s disappointing.” Another added, “@carrieunderwood you should be ashamed.” Not everyone was mad about Underwood on the program though. “I remember watching her win on American Idol many years ago and look at her now!! She is beautiful inside and out,” they gushed. 

Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace” at Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021 because Jill Biden had asked him to perform. He told Good Morning America ahead of the inauguration that he considered it as a chance “to serve” the U.S. and that it was “not a political statement,” it was “a statement of unity.” He added, “I might be the only Republican at this place, but it’s about reaching across and loving one another.” 

The country music community traditionally leans right, but some artists will reach across the aisle because they consider it an honor to perform for any President of the United States. Underwood hasn’t made a statement yet about her decision to perform, but her performance might be sending a message to all of her fans.

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