Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.

Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn’t always a platform for chart-topping performers.

The Grammy Award winner will perform ‘America the Beautiful’ at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.

Taylor Swift's reaction to Carrie Underwood's 2013 Obama parody has gone viral as Underwood prepares to perform at Trump's inauguration.

While many country music fans were shocked when Carrie Underwood agreed to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration, others—like Taylor Swift—likely weren't surprised. A video from the 2013 Country Music Awards news featuring Swift's reaction to the "Before He Cheats" singer performing a skit mocking the Affordable Care Act resurfaced following Underwood's inauguration announcement this week.

Carrie Underwood's participation in Trump's 2025 inauguration highlights shifting celebrity support for the president. While past inaugurations struggled with star power, recent events have seen more entertainers aligning with Trump.

Country music sensation Carrie Underwood is ruffling feathers after revealing she'll perform at Donald Trump's second swearing-in. Now 41, the star is copping flak as old footage from the 2013 CMA Awards resurfaces and goes viral,

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.

Washington: Carrie Underwood may not be as iconic as Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity world, but her involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration marks a shift in the celebrity landscape.

President-elect Donald Trump will have one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

Explore the surprising shift in attitudes as celebrities who once criticized Donald Trump now join his inauguration celebrations. Discover the dynamics of celebrity support, backlash, and the evolution of their public stance towards the former president.

Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn’t always a platform for chart-topping performers.