President-elect Donald Trump will take the Oath of Office during his official inauguration on January 20.

The presidential inauguration will feature performances from Carrie Underwood and multiple bands and choirs. The country superstar will perform “America the Beautiful” before Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts swears Trump into the White House.

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Underwood will take the stage alongside the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club to perform “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration. According to the program below. They will perform the patriotic classic moments before the main event—the Presidential Oath of Office.


The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs will start things with a prelude. Then, the United States Marine Band will perform “The President’s Own.” Later in the event, Christopher D. Macchio will perform a musical selection. Macchio will also close the event with the national anthem. The United States Naval Academy Glee Club will also perform “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” during the inauguration.

Carrie Underwood Performing During the Inauguration Isn’t a Political Statement

Some might see Carrie Underwood’s performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration as a political statement. However, that’s likely not the case. Just because an artist takes the stage at one of the most high-profile events of the year doesn’t mean they’re endorsing the incoming president.

For instance, Garth Brooks performed during Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony in 2021. However, Brooks is a lifelong Republican. He even joked about being the only member of his party at the event.

Underwood is a devout Christian who grew up in Oklahoma. As a result, many believe that she is a conservative. However, the “Jesus Take the Wheel” singer hasn’t been vocal about her political leanings in the past. “I try to stay far out of politics, if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins,” she told The Guardian in 2019. “It’s crazy. Everybody tried to sum everything up and put a bow on it like it’s black and white. And it’s not like that,” she added.

“It does kind of bug me when people take a song or take something I said and try to pigeonhole me or force me to pick a side or something,” she continued.

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