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Watch Carrie Underwood perform 'America the Beautiful' a cappella at Donald Trump's inauguration
Carrie Underwood performed a stirring a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful" after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20.Savannah Guthrie noted during NBC News' coverage of the inauguration ceremony that Underwood spontaneously sang a cappella due to an issue with the band that was set to play with her.
Carrie Underwood sings ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella after major snafu at Trump inauguration: ‘Help me out here’
Styled by longtime collaborator Marina Toybina, Underwood wore a sleeveless dove gray draped midi dress by Opificio Modenese for the ceremony. The “Before He Cheats” singer completed her look with ivory leather T-strap Ingiliz pumps and a Noä diamond leaf ring.
Carrie Underwood Performs ‘America the Beautiful’ A Cappella at Trump Inauguration After Audio Malfunction: ‘You Know the Words’
Carrie Underwood's performance at Donald Trump's inauguration was interrupted by an audio error, prompting the Grammy winner to sing a cappella.
Carrie Underwood Delivers Breathtaking “America the Beautiful” Performance at Presidential Inauguration
Country star Carrie Underwood performs a rendition of "America The Beautiful" at the 2025 presidential inauguration.
Carrie Underwood Sings ‘America the Beautiful' After Awkward Delay at Donald Trump's Inauguration
Carrie Underwood was among the performers during the presidential inauguration ceremony held for Donald Trump, which took place at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday (Jan. 20). The country superstar's performance took place after Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States and made his inauguration speech,
Carrie Underwood triumphs at Trump inauguration after musical mishap
Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.
Carrie Underwood rises above technical glitch to perform powerful rendition of ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump’s inauguration
In a moment Underwood has said transcends politics, the eight-time Grammy winner took the stage at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., to perform "America the Beautiful" at President Trump’s inauguration.
Carrie Underwood Performs ‘America the Beautiful’ a Cappella Due to Technical Difficulties at Trump’s Inauguration
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.”
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In a gray dress with diamond jewelry, Underwood confidently worked through the song. She stood just in front of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as she sang, and afterward, as she thanked the crowd for singing with her, Biden could be seen mouthing "Good job" to her.
WATCH: Carrie Underwood performs ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump’s inauguration
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,” Underwood said in a statement.
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Carrie Underwood will make her judging debut on the upcoming season of American Idol — but some longtime viewers will not be tuning in. When the official American Idol Instagram account shared the trailer for Season 23 on Monday,
Carrie Underwood sings a capella at Trump inauguration after technical issue: What happened?
Country superstar Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday.
Carrie Underwood sings ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella after awkward audio malfunction at Trump inauguration
The “American Idol” alum’s star-spangled performance unfolded after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda.