Two of America's most famous music artists announced on Monday they are performing At President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration event With the desire to help unify the country. Carrie Underwood and the Village People each said they planned to sing at Monday's inauguration, along with country star Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
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Underwood is an eight-time Grammy Award winner whose voice has become a hallmark of modern music. she is scheduled to sing beautiful america During the oath ceremony.
“I love this country and I'm honored to do something like this.” asked “I was able to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said. Associated Press. “I am humbled to answer this call at a time when we all need to come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”
The Village People are scheduled to perform twice this weekend. — first at a Sunday rally and the next at an inaugural ball.said the Associated Press. group admitted in a statement Members said they did not support Trump during November.
“Today, Village People announces that we have accepted an invitation from President-elect Trump's campaign to participate in inauguration activities, including at least one event with President-elect Trump,” the group said on Facebook. Ta. “We know some people won’t be happy to hear this, but we believe that’s what music does.” executed Regardless of politics.
We are pleased to announce our participation in President Trump's Inauguration Activities. pic.twitter.com/HGsQMIScR1
— VillagePeople (@WeVillagePeople) January 13, 2025
“Our song YMCA is a global anthem that we hope will help unite the country after a chaotic and divisive campaign in which our preferred candidate lost,” the group added. Ta. “Therefore, we believe now is the time to unite the nation through music. That's why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of President Donald J. Trump's 2025 Inauguration .”
Greenwood and Macchio performed at Trump events during the campaign. macchio sings national anthem Greenwood is scheduled to perform his signature song at the inauguration ceremony. God bless America.
The U.S. Constitution sets the date and time for the new term of the president to be January 20th at noon.
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