Who's performing at Trump's inauguration? Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood to take stage
President-elect Donald Trump is set to be officially sworn in on Monday, and he's enlisting some big names in music for Inauguration Day.
Trump's second inauguration will be a more star-studded affair than his first in 2017, with top performers in country music and beyond slated to take the microphone and belt out a variety of patriotic tunes during the ceremonial event. The inaugural swearing-in ceremony returns Monday, marking a changing of the guard and four years since the performances for President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, which included Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez.
Here's who's set to perform during Trump's inauguration next week.
Carrie Underwood to perform 'America the Beautiful' at Trump inauguration
Carrie Underwood to sing 'America the Beautiful'
Underwood is slated to sing "America the Beautiful," a Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed Monday to USA TODAY. The country singer will be accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood said in a statement to USA TODAY. "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."
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Lee Greenwood to sing 'God Bless the USA'
Country singer and Nashville music staple Lee Greenwood will perform his hit song "God Bless the USA" during the inauguration Monday, he confirmed Wednesday on Fox News.
"I am humbled and honored to be asked to perform for our 47th President Donald J. Trump during his inaugural events," Greenwood said in a statement Wednesday to USA TODAY. "The President has been a friend of (wife Kimberly Payne) and I's for many years and this is one of the most historical moments in our lifetime. I look forward to celebrating this special day with proud Americans everywhere."
The 1984 song has become an anthem of sorts for Trump at his rallies and campaign stops. Greenwood previously joined Trump on stage to perform the ballad at, and he sang "Holdin' a Good Hand" at the Republican National Convention with fellow Tennesseans Sixwire. "God Bless" played earlier at the RNC when Trump made his first public appearance following a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally that left him and two others injured, and another man dead.
Trump and Greenwood also teamed up last year to hark a custom $59.99 version of the Bible that they're selling and calling the "God Bless the USA Bible."
Who's singing the national anthem at Trump inauguration?
Opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony, a Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY Wednesday. The American tenor performer is set to take on the monumental task of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner," previously performing "God Bless America," "America the Beautiful" and more at the 2020 RNC and being one of the notable names at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally ahead of the 2024 election.
"America's Got Talent" alum Jackie Evancho performed the national anthem during the 2017 swearing-in ceremony, while Lady Gaga delivered a stunning rendition of the anthem at Biden's inauguration.
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Village People to perform at Trump's events, though 'our preferred candidate lost'
In a Facebook post Monday, the Village People revealed they will partake in events related to Trump's inauguration.
The group's hit song "Y.M.C.A," which has been a staple at Trump's events over the years, "is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost," the group's post said.
"We are announcing today that VILLAGE PEOPLE have accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump's campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump," the post read. "We know this wont make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics."
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Who performed at Trump's 2017 inauguration?
Before he was sworn into office in 2017, Trump held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial that included performances from Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.
Contributing: Jay Stahl
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