Underwood, who rose to fame on American Idol in 2005, expressed her honor in a statement, saying, “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.” She added, “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.”
However, Underwood’s participation drew criticism from some online. One person remarked, “Shame on Carrie Underwood. She has been removed from my playlists. Is it so hard to stand up with moral principles? Money is truly the root of all evil.”

Another commented, “Carrie Underwood, you are most famous for singing about keying the car of a man who cheated!!!! And you’re now performing for a man who has cheated on every wife he’s had and has cheated the country out of peace and common sense governing!!!! Girl gfy.”
A third lamented, “Carrie Underwood Jesus is about to take the wheel and drive your career right into the toilet.”
Trump’s first full day in office on Tuesday will begin with a National Prayer Service. Christopher Macchio will perform the National Anthem to close the inauguration program, while Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham, and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan will deliver the invocation.
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