An eclectic mix of performers assembled Monday in Washington, D.C., for President Donald Trump‘s inauguration, with Carrie Underwood among the biggest names serenading him back into the Oval Office.
Watch footage of Underwood’s inauguration performance below: News of Underwood’s involvement in the ceremony sparked immediate backlash, prompting her to release a statement doubling down on her decision to perform.
“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 said.
“I wouldn’t do it,” Joy Behar said.
“I would not normalize him.
On Monday, a diverse group of artists came together in Washington, D.C. , where some of the biggest names, including Carrie Underwood, serenaded President Donald Trump as he returned to the White House for his inauguration.
Underwood, who will be judging American Idol for the first time in March, was one of the first celebrities to perform, performing her rendition of “America the Beautiful.”. “.”.
When a musical accompaniment could not be played due to technical difficulties, Underwood performed the song a cappella.
Below, you can view video of Underwood’s inauguration speech.
After receiving immediate criticism for her participation in the ceremony, Underwood issued a statement reinforcing her decision to perform. “I am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event because I love our country,” she said. “I am honored to respond to the call at a time when we all need to unite in the spirit of unity and forward-thinking. “.”.
The public was still split on Underwood’s position, and her many detractors included the ladies of The View. According to Joy Behar, “I wouldn’t do it.”. “I wouldn’t consider him normal. … How can you love your country and condone and assist someone with a criminal record who genuinely wishes to destroy it?
The schedule for Monday also features notable performances by Lee Greenwood of “God Bless the U.”. S. . A. Fame, mullet fanatic Kid Rock, disco kings The Village People, country music artist Jason Aldean and band Rascal Flatts, and composer Gavin DeGraw of the One Tree Hill theme song.