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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Country star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at Trump's inauguration alongside the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club, according to the Associated Press.
Trump inauguration performers
What we know:
Underwood is to perform shortly before Trump takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, according to a copy of the inaugural program provided to The Associated Press on Monday.
Carrie Underwood attends the 2022 People's Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on December 06, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
The American disco group Village People is also set to perform at one of Trump’s inaugural balls and a rally he’s holding in Washington the day before he’s sworn in. Other performers will include country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
Greenwood will perform as Trump walks out to take the oath, according to Trump’s inaugural committee. Macchio is Trump’s choice to perform the National Anthem at the end of the program.
What they're 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. 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," Underwood said in a statement.
Guide to 2025 Presidential Inauguration: Timing, tickets, parade route
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into the White House on Inauguration Day for his second term on January 20, 2025.
"We know this won't make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics," the Village People said in a post on its Facebook page Monday. "Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost. Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump."
The backstory:
Macchio performed at the Republican National Convention in July, at Trump’s return rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in October after his first rally there was marred by an assassination attempt, and during his Madison Square Garden rally that drew blowback for crude and racist jokes from some speakers.
Underwood isn't the first celebrity to perform an alternative patriotic tune instead of the Star Spangled Banner. Barbra Streisand sang "God Bless America" at Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993 and Aretha Franklin sang "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at Barack Obama's ceremony in 2009.
Full list of known performers
- Country music star Carrie Underwood
- American disco group the Village People
- Country singer Lee Greenwood
- Opera singer Christopher Macchio
Expected celebrity inauguration guests
Celebrities expected to attend the Legacy of Freedom Ball on Sunday include rappers Waka Flocka and Fivio Foreign, YouTube personality Anton Daniels, former NFL player Antonio Brown, podcasters and YouTubers The Cartier Family.
Who performed at Trump's 1st inauguration?
Trump's first inauguration in 2017 featured performances from the Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and 16-year-old "America’s Got Talent" singer Jackie Evancho.
Inauguration Day 2025 schedule
When is Trump's inauguration?
Trump will be sworn into the White House on Inauguration Day for his second term on Monday, Jan. 20.
What time is the inauguration 2025?
The 60th Presidential Inauguration is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. The Swearing-In Ceremony is slated to start at 12 p.m.
All inaugural activities will commence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, including the inaugural swearing-in ceremony of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and President-elect Donald Trump taking the Oaths of Office, followed by an inaugural address.
The traditional inaugural luncheon will follow.
The timeline for these events typically kicks off at 6 a.m. with security screening followed by musical performances around 9:30 a.m. and opening remarks at 11:30 a.m.
How to get inauguration tickets
Historically, each Member of Congress receives a limited number of tickets to the swearing-in ceremony to distribute to constituents.
Tickets to the ceremony are free and in high-demand.
Anyone who is interested in attending Inauguration Day should contact their Senators or Representative for information about acquiring tickets.
Trump inauguration performers
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at Trump's inauguration alongside the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club, according to the Associated Press.
Other performers will include country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
Public viewing areas
If you are not able to get your hands on tickets, there are also public viewing areas for the parade. The parade will begin at 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Canadian Embassy.
Attendees can gather along Pennsylvania Avenue to cheer on the presidential procession and inaugural parade as it makes its way from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. Bleacher seats can be reserved through the 60th Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Inauguration Day parade route
The official Inauguration Day parade route will stretch across D.C. The full route is pictured below:
The parade will begin around 2:30 p.m. on Inauguration Day.
According to Metro, bus routes are expected to detour because of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. Travelers are advised to allocate extra travel time and consider alternate routes. The closest station being Union Station.
Driving is not recommended.