Carrie Underwood Set to Perform at President Trump’s Inauguration
|President Donald J. Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, January 20. This inauguration marks a historic moment, as it falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the first time since 1997, aligning the peaceful transfer of power with a significant national holiday.
The event will take place in Washington, D.C., where President Trump will recite the presidential oath of office in the presence of his predecessor, President Joe Biden. This will mark a return to the White House for Trump, who previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

The inauguration ceremony will feature several traditions, including the vice-presidential oath, benedictions, musical performances, and the singing of the national anthem.
Carrie Underwood Headlines Musical Performances
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is set to deliver a performance of “America the Beautiful” alongside The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Underwood expressed her excitement and honor in a statement shared with Entertainment Weekly:
“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.”
Although Underwood has never performed “America the Beautiful” on stage, she is no stranger to delivering patriotic anthems. Fans may remember her powerful renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2010 Super Bowl and during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Full Lineup of Performances
In addition to Underwood, the program will feature performances by:
- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Combined Choirs, opening with a selection of music.
- The United States Marine Band, performing “The President’s Own.”
- The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club, collaborating with Underwood.
- Christopher D. Macchio, who will close the ceremony with the national anthem.
The program, as shared by journalist Matthew Foldi on social media, highlights the diverse lineup of artists and groups celebrating this momentous occasion.
As the nation prepares for this significant day, many are looking forward to the unity and inspiration the inauguration aims to foster. Fans of Carrie Underwood can relive her iconic performances, like her 2010 Super Bowl national anthem, as they anticipate her latest patriotic tribute at the inauguration.
Stay tuned for coverage of this historic day, which promises to combine tradition, music, and calls for unity as the United States embarks on a new chapter.