Carrie Underwood Performs A Cappella at Trump Inauguration After Technical Glitch

The country star improvised a rendition of 'America the Beautiful' following an audio malfunction during President Trump's swearing-in ceremony.

Carrie Underwood performed 'America the Beautiful' a cappella at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration after the music track failed to play.
The performance took place inside the Capitol Rotunda, where Underwood invited the audience to sing along with her to overcome the technical issue.
The singer's decision to perform at the event drew both praise and criticism, particularly from LGBTQ+ fans who had previously viewed her as an ally.
Underwood expressed her honor at being invited to the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of unity and looking to the future in her statement.
Despite the unexpected glitch, her handling of the situation received widespread praise for professionalism and grace under pressure.