When people found out that Carrie Underwood was set to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, it stirred quite a reaction. Many folks were rather unhappy with the news.
On the day of the event, though, Underwood encountered some troubles that she had to handle on the spot. Let’s dive into how it all unfolded…
Carrie Underwood had the honor of being the first artist to perform following Donald J. Trump’s 30-minute inaugural address, kicking off his second term as President of the United States. She stood before former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, ready to sing “America the Beautiful.” However, she faced a technical glitch with the music and had to perform the song a capella. Unfazed by the hiccup, she delivered the song’s challenging notes with grace and ease.
Underwood dazzled in a sleeveless white gown that draped elegantly, captivating those who gathered in the Capitol Rotunda. As she sang, many joined in, creating a memorable and shared experience.
Once her performance ended, she exchanged handshakes with Biden, who appeared to compliment her by mouthing “great job.” She also shook hands with President Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance.
Despite her remarkable performance, not everyone appreciated the country music star’s involvement in the inauguration. In a statement, she expressed, “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. 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.”
Criticism came particularly from members of the LGBTQ+ community, who had viewed Carrie Underwood as an ally, especially after her 2017 song, “Love Wins.” The song includes lyrics that challenge divisive politics, questioning, “Politics and prejudice/How the hell’d it ever come to this?” and “When everybody’s got to pick a side/It don’t matter if you’re wrong or right.” Many interpreted the song as showing support for same-sex marriage.
I mean…let’s just have one more conversation about what freaking class act @carrieunderwood was today. Not only did she wing it flawlessly, she invited the crowd, and she didn’t run away with the song or add anything crazy. It was a group project and she sounded like an angel pic.twitter.com/TPY9Oi8qVK
— Kira (@RealKiraDavis) January 20, 2025
I mean…let’s just have one more conversation about what freaking class act @carrieunderwood was today. Not only did she wing it flawlessly, she invited the crowd, and she didn’t run away with the song or add anything crazy. It was a group project and she sounded like an angel pic.twitter.com/TPY9Oi8qVK
Despite the backlash, personalities like Whoopi Goldberg voiced a supportive viewpoint on “The View.” She stated that while she personally wouldn’t be watching the inauguration, she believed in Carrie Underwood’s right to choose her performance venues, saying, “If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform some place. I believe she has the same right.”
So, what are your thoughts on Carrie Underwood’s performance at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration day?
