He will perform at the events of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.
Underwood issued a statement Monday, saying she was “honored” to perform as Trump takes the oath of office Jan. 20 at the U.S. Capitol.
“I love our country and I’m honored to be invited to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said, according to The Associated Press. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we all need to come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”
Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood and the Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration events. (Getty Images)
Underwood, Winner of “American Idol” 2005. will sing “America the Beautiful” and will be joined by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD PERFORMS ‘AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL’ AT TRUMP’S INAUGURATION
Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” after Vice President-elect JD Vance is sworn in and before Trump is sworn in as president.
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we all need to come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”
’70s disco group the Village People has been a staple at Trump rallies over the past year, with hits like “YMCA” and “Macho Man” playing.
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The group is scheduled to perform at one of Trump’s inaugural balls and a rally he is holding in Washington the day before his inauguration.
The Village People shared a statement on Facebook on Monday. “We know this won’t make some of you happy, but we believe music should be performed regardless of politics,” the band said.
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“Our song YMCA is a global anthem that will hopefully help bring the country together after a tumultuous and divisive campaign in which our favorite candidate lost,” they continued. “That’s why we believe now is the time to bring the country together through music, which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of Donald J. Trump’s 2025 inauguration.”
On January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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The Associated Press reported that alongside Greenwood, opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform during Trump’s inauguration festivities.
