WASHINGTON — President Trump had trouble attracting big-name musical talent for his first inauguration in 2017.
But this time, he was one of the biggest names in country music. carrier underwood — performed during the 2025 swearing-in ceremony, which began at noon Monday. Other artists performed at various galas in Washington over the weekend and are scheduled to perform at the inaugural ball later Monday.
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Underwood, whose career began after winning “American Idol” in 2005, sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella after Trump’s inaugural address.
opera singer Christopher Macchio They performed “Oh America!” The national anthem is sung at the beginning of the ceremony, and the national anthem is sung at the end of the ceremony. Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chorus, and the United States Marine Corps Band also contributed musically to the program.
Other celebrities are also expected to perform during the four-day celebration in the capital. a Campaign style gathering Sunday featured Kid Rock, The Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus and Greenwood. Liberty University’s Praise Choir will also perform.
The Village People, whose song “YMCA” has become a staple of Trump’s events, appeared at one of the inaugural balls. Several inaugural balls scheduled after the swearing-in will include performances by Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum, Gavin DeGraw, and more. Rapper Nelly is also scheduled to perform at one of the glitzy events, the founding committee confirmed on Saturday.
Who performed at President Trump’s 2017 inauguration?
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Jackie Evancho, who came in second place on America’s Got Talent in 2010, concluded Trump’s first inauguration by singing the national anthem. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang “America the Beautiful.”
Trump’s team had trouble booking performers for the 2017 event following a divisive election and backlash from fans.
Who performed at Biden’s inauguration?
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President Biden will take office in 2021 The event comes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited normal celebratory activities and moved much of the entertainment online.
Biden’s inauguration will still be held in person outside the U.S. Capitol, with Lady Gaga singing the national anthem, Jennifer Lopez performing “This Land Is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful,” and a brief interlude. It was done as follows. Her hit song “Let’s Get Loud”. Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace” after Biden was sworn into office.
Who performed at President Obama’s inauguration?
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Aretha Franklin sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” at former President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, pianist Gabriela Montero, and clarinetist Anthony McGill performed “Air and Simple Gifts,” a song written for the event by John Williams.
At the 2013 ceremony, Beyoncé sang the national anthem, Kelly Clarkson performed “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” and James Taylor sang “America the Beautiful.”
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