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

Trump has long struggled to get high-wattage celebrities to perform at his events. In 2017, the list of musicians who reportedly turned down performing at Trump’s first inauguration included Elton John, Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, Idina Menzel and KISS.

Carrie Underwood went viral for her a cappella rendition of 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20.

Social media users reacted to the news that the 'American Idol' winner will kick off the president-elect's second term.

Carrie Underwood performed a stirring a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful" after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20. Savannah Guthrie noted during NBC News' coverage of the inauguration ceremony that Underwood spontaneously sang a cappella due to an issue with the band that was set to play with her.

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.

Ariana Grande liked a post that seemingly shaded Carrie Underwood's performance of "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.

Country music star Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Underwood, an Oklahoma native launched her career on “American Idol,” performed a cappella shortly after Trump took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol.

Country singer Carrie Underwood likely didn't anticipate being thrust into a maelstrom of musical and political discord when she agreed to perform during

Jewel turned to social media to apologize to her fans after she experienced a backlash over her performance at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again inaugural ball on Monday (Jan. 20), which celebrated Donald Trump's second inauguration.

Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.