President Trump successfully secured big-name musical talent for his 2025 inauguration, with Carrie Underwood headlining the event. Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella after Trump’s inaugural address. Other musical contributions included performances by opera singer Christopher Macchio, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the US Marine Band. A variety of artists performed at other celebrations over the weekend, including Kid Rock, The Village People, and Billy Ray Cyrus.
During Trump’s 2017 inauguration, Jackie Evancho and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir provided musical entertainment, highlighting the challenges the administration faced in booking performers due to the divisive election and backlash from fans. In contrast, President Biden’s 2021 inauguration featured Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Garth Brooks despite limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Past presidential inaugurations have featured notable artists, with Aretha Franklin performing at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration and Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor performing at his 2013 ceremony. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the musical talent at recent presidential inaugurations, showcasing the significance of music in these historical events.
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