Carrie Underwood, Village People, and Lee Greenwood performed at the Trump inauguration events.
On Jan. 20, Carrie Underwood will sing 'America the Beautiful'.
The presidential inauguration events for Donald Trump will include performances by Carrie Underwood, Village People, and Lee Greenwood.
On Monday, Underwood stated that she is "privileged" to perform at the U.S. Capitol on January 20 as Trump takes the oath of office.
"I am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood stated, as reported by The Associated Press. "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."
The 2005 "American Idol" winner, Underwood, will perform "America the Beautiful" with the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
After Vice President-elect JD Vance takes his Oath of Office, Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the Presidential Oath of Office.
"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." — Carrie Underwood
During Trump's rallies over the past year, the '70s disco group Village People have been a staple, with hits like "Y.M.C.A" and "Macho Man" being played.
The group has been scheduled to perform at one of Trump's inaugural balls and a rally he's holding in Washington on the day before his inauguration.
On Monday, the Village People posted a statement on Facebook stating that they believe music should be performed without any consideration for politics, even though they know it may not please everyone.
"Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that aims to unite the country after a divisive election where our preferred candidate did not win. As a result, we believe that music is the best way to bring the country together, which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events during the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump."
Opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform during Trump's inauguration festivities, along with Greenwood.
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