Washington — President-elect Donald Trump struggled to land big-name musical talent during his first inauguration in 2017. But this time, he'll have one of the biggest names in country music — Carrie Underwood — performing at his 2025 swearing-in ceremony, which begins at noon on Monday.Other artists are scheduled to perform at various celebrations in Washington over the course of the weekend, and at inaugural balls later on Monday.Who is performing at Trump's 2025 inauguration? Underwood, whose career took off after she won "American Idol" in 2005, will sing "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office, according to the inaugural committee responsible for organizing the event.
The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club will accompany her. Opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem at the end of the ceremony.Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Marine Band will also have musical contributions to the program. Throughout the four days of celebrations in the capital, other big names are set to perform.
A campaign-style rally on Sunday will feature Kid Rock, The Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus and Greenwood.Liberty University's Praise Choir will also perform. The Village People, whose song "Y.M.C.A." has become a staple of Trump events, will make another appearance at one of the inaugural balls.
Performances from Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum and Gavin DeGraw are also in the lineup at the several inaugural balls planned after the swearing-in.Rapper Nelly is also set to perform at one of glitzy events, the inaugural committee confirmed Saturday. Who performed at Trump's 2017 inauguration? Jackie Evancho, who placed second on "America's Got Talent" in 2010, sang the national anthem to close out the ceremony for Trump's first inauguration.
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