Washington — President Trump struggled to land big-name musical talent during his first inauguration in 2017 ... Tis of Thee" and James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."

Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.

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But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers. There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers.There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers. There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

During Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017 ... Trump has had his critics in the music world (just Google the Taylor Swift-gate during the 2024 election) but also his supporters from all ...

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025 one of many ceremonies that make up Inauguration Weekend.

People flood the capitol to attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United

President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. President for the second time, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance, by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in an Inauguration Ceremony.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.