Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is set to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20, singing “America the Beautiful” alongside the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club ¹. This performance marks a significant moment in Underwood’s career, as she has largely avoided taking public stances on politics.
Underwood expressed her honor at being invited to perform, stating, “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” ¹. She also emphasized the importance of unity, saying, “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.”
This performance may come as a surprise to some, given Underwood’s previous reluctance to take a public stance on politics. In 2019, she told The Guardian, “I try to stay far out of politics, if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins” ². However, her decision to perform at the inauguration suggests a willingness to engage in the political sphere.
Underwood’s music has occasionally touched on politically charged issues, such as gun control in her song “The Bullet.” However, she has maintained that her music is not intended to make political statements [2).
The inauguration performance will take place after Vice President JD Vance takes his oath of office and before Trump’s presidential oath. Underwood’s involvement in the event has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans expressing support and others criticizing her decision ³ ².
