God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood said fellow inauguration performer Carrie Underwood will “do a great job” despite the hate she’s received.
Carrie Underwood's political views have often been under wraps, but Newsweek compiled some points throughout her career that she has spoken out and potentially shown her leanings. Underwood, 41, is the first big-name performer to be confirmed for the inaugural festivities next Monday.
Social media users reacted to the news that the 'American Idol' winner will kick off the president-elect's second term.
Underwood made her big screen debut in April 2011 in the movie Soul Surfer. The movie follows the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton as she overcomes obstacles to return to the water after a shark attack took her arm. The singer plays Sarah Hill, who was Hamilton’s church youth leader at the time.
Drama is brewing at ABC as the outspoken co-hosts of 'The View' revealed their thoughts on the network’s newest golden girl, country superstar Carrie Underwood.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck slams Joy Behar for calling Carrie Underwood "un-American" for agreeing to perform at President-elect Trump's inauguration ceremony.
Following years of privacy on her political beliefs, country singer Carrie Underwood will perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
On this morning’s episode of The View, the longtime co-host questioned Underwood’s “love” for America in light of the news that she will be singing “America the Beautiful” on the day Trump officially returns to the White House.
Country singer Lee Greenwood is set to perform as as Trump walks out to take the oath of office, according to Trump’s inaugural committee. Greenwood’s biggest hit, the patriotic anthem “God Bless the U.S.A.,” has been a mainstay at the president’s campaign rallies. Greenwood also performed as part of Trump’s inauguration festivities in 2017.
Under the Constitution’s 20th Amendment, the newly elected president of the United States takes office on Jan. 20 (unless that’s a Sunday, in which case it moves to Jan. 21). For Trump’s (second) big day, the pomp and circumstance will include performances by Carrie Underwood and the Village People, a military parade, and formal balls.
Before he was sworn into office in 2017, Trump held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial that included performances from Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.