Trump inauguration: The stars who will set the stage on fire, from Carrie Underwood to Lee Greenwood

“The 2025 inaugural celebrations will reflect President-elect Trump’s historic return to the White House and the decisive vote of the American people to Make America Great Again,” committee co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler said in a statement. .

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is scheduled to perform America the Beautiful during the inauguration, his agent confirmed. She will be surrounded by the Armed Forces Choir and the Glee Club of the United States Naval Academy.

“I love our country and I am honored to have been invited to sing at the inauguration and to be a part of this historic event,” Underwood said. “I am humbled to answer this call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of cohesion and hope for the future.”

The Village People

Victor Willis, the only surviving founding member of the Village People, said the disco group would perform his hit Y.M.C.A. at at least one inaugural event with Trump.

In a Facebook post, Willis described Vice President Kamala Harris as the group’s “favorite candidate” for the 2024 presidential election.

“We know this won’t please everyone, but we believe the music should be played without regard to politics,” Willis wrote. “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 favorite candidate lost.”

Lee Greenwood

Greenwood will also perform on Inauguration Day. The artist declared to Fox News that he would perform his famous God Bless the USA before Trump takes the oath of office.

In a statement on X, Greenwood called Trump a friend and said he looked forward to “celebrating this special day with proud Americans everywhere.”

Greenwood previously sang at Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Previously, he performed at the inaugurations of three other Republican presidents: Ronald Reagan in 1985, George HW Bush in 1989, and George W. Bush in 2001.

On Jason’s side

Aldean will perform at the Liberty Inaugural Ball, alongside the Village People and a surprise guest.

The country singer has always displayed his conservative views, and he has been supported by Republicans through various controversies in recent years.

In July 2023, Aldean faced heavy criticism over a music video for his song Try That in a Small Townwhich had been edited to remove a news segment showing violence during Black Lives Matter protests in Atlanta. Detractors claimed the song contained coded threats against black people, which Aldean denied.

At the time, Trump defended Aldean, calling him “a fantastic guy who just released a great new song” in a post on Truth Social.

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus will perform at MAGA victory rally.

In August, Cyrus attended an event with Trump weeks after the president-elect was injured in an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He posted a photo on Facebook alongside Trump.

His daughter, Miley Cyrus, has been vocal about her disapproval of Trump.

Christopher Macchio

Classical singer Christopher Macchio will also perform the national anthem and Oh America on the day of the inauguration, his manager confirmed to Washington Post.

The artist also performed during yesterday’s fireworks show – an elaborate display choreographed to Macchio’s music, said his manager, Louis Gregory. On the Wednesday following the inauguration, Macchio is scheduled to perform at a morning prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral.

Macchio has performed at several Trump events at the president-elect’s request, including at a campaign rally in October, when he returned to Butler months after the apparent assassination attempt.