Carrie Underwood ‘s decision to sing at the inauguration on Jan. 20 came as a surprise to many of her country music fans. The 41-year-old artist steered clear of politics for most of her career, so the announcement was jarring to some of her followers because of Donald Trump ‘s divisive policies. She felt the backlash immediately.

Carrie Underwood has maintained her silence after suffering a decline in streaming numbers following her performance at Donald Trump's inauguration. The 41-year-old singer has faced a wave of criticism after singing a rendition of America the Beautiful as Donald Trump and JD Vance were sworn into office.

The 'American Idol' alum said she was "honored" to be asked to perform at Trump's inaugural Carrie Underwood honored the new president with a rare political performance. On Monday, Jan. 20, Underwood,

Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella at Donald Trump ‘s swearing-in ceremony during Monday’s 2025 inauguration. The singer was dressed in a sleeveless midi dress with a small, draped collar and light ruching down the front.

Carrie Underwood sung "America the Beautiful" during the inauguration of Donald Trump, performing a cappella after a tech glitch.

Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock and the Village People will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration next week. Here's the lineup.