Donald Trump’s Inauguration: Carrie Underwood and top stars set to perform

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States will feature a lineup of popular performers, including Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, and others. The events will take place in Washington, D.C., over the weekend and Monday, according to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee.

Underwood, an eight-time Grammy winner, is set to sing "America the Beautiful" during the official swearing-in ceremony on Monday at the U.S. Capitol. She will be joined by tenor Christopher Macchio, who will perform the national anthem, and Greenwood, who is scheduled for multiple appearances throughout the weekend.

The inaugural committee described the events as a celebration of music, unity, and patriotism, aiming to mark the beginning of what they called “America’s new Golden Age.” Greenwood, along with Kid Rock, Cyrus, the Village People, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir, will perform on Sunday at the "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at Capital One Arena.

Monday evening’s celebrations will include performances at three official inaugural balls. The Liberty Ball will feature the Village People, Jason Aldean, and a surprise musical guest. Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum will perform at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, while Gavin DeGraw will entertain guests at the Starlight Ball.

The lineup places Underwood among a prestigious group of artists who have performed at past presidential inaugurations. Notable performances include Beyoncé’s rendition of the national anthem at Barack Obama’s 2012 inauguration, Garth Brooks singing "Amazing Grace" at Joe Biden’s inauguration, and Aretha Franklin’s "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" at Obama’s 2008 ceremony.

The ceremony on Monday will begin with music at 9:30 a.m. ET. Security gates at the Capitol will open as early as 5 a.m., according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. After the swearing-in, the day will include several formal events, such as the Capitol Departure Ceremony for outgoing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the President’s Review of the Troops, and a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.

The celebrations will conclude with Trump signing documents in the Oval Office, marking the beginning of his term in the presidency.