Carrie Underwood is about to carry out America the Beautiful on the upcoming inauguration ceremony, simply earlier than president-elect Donald J. Trump is sworn in subsequent week.
This affirmation got here from her representatives and the Trump-Vance inaugural committee on Monday, as per Variety.
“I really like our nation and am honored to have been requested to sing on the Inauguration and to be a small a part of this historic occasion,” Underwood expressed in an announcement.
“I’m humbled to reply the decision at a time after we should all come collectively within the spirit of unity and trying to the longer term.”
The inauguration festivities will happen in Washington, D.C., on January 20, which coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day vacation. Underwood’s efficiency will likely be accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
Underwood’s participation marks a notable improve in star energy in comparison with the 2017 inauguration, the place the leisure lineup was extra restricted. At that point, America’s Got Talent runner-up Jackie Evancho was probably the most distinguished performer.
In addition to Underwood, classical crossover singer Christopher D. Macchio is scheduled to carry out an unnamed musical choice simply earlier than JD Vance takes the oath as vice chairman.
