At Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2017, he got the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform “America the Beautiful.” For his second go around, it looks like he’s gotten Carrie Underwood to perform the same song. This is great news for him (no offense to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but it’s an upgrade), and horrible news for those of us who hate him but love singing “Before He Cheats” at karaoke.
On Monday, Matthew Foldi, a reporter for The Spectator World, shared a photo of what appears to be Trump’s inauguration program. Underwood is listed as a performer, alongside the Armed Forces Chorus and United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Trump’s transition team later confirmed to Axios that Underwood will be performing at inauguration.
A representative for Underwood shared the following statement with the Cut:
“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. 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.”
In coming out as a Trump supporter, Underwood joins an esteemed group of MAGA celebrities that includes Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, and Jake Paul.
For those keeping track, this will be the second inauguration in a row with someone from American Idol singing “America the Beautiful.” At Joe Biden’s inauguration, it was former American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez putting her own spin on the classic. Maybe next time it’ll be Clay Aiken.
This post has been updated.