Donald Trump will be inaugurated today as the 47th President of the United States, marking the start of his second term. He becomes the second person in history to serve two nonconsecutive presidential terms,

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

Nelly, Carrie Underwood, and Village People each shared their reasoning for performing at Donald Trump's inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

Carrie Underwood stunned fans when she performed at the inauguration of Donald Trump - belting out America The Beautiful acapella when a technical glitch halted the music

The country music superstar had to think on her feet after back-up music appeared to fail during her performance at the historic event

Carrie Underwood reportedly had a ‘hissy fit’ after her performance of America the Beautiful at US President Donald Trump ’s inauguration. The singer, 41, faced technical difficulties that forced her to finish the song a capella in front of a massive crowd in the US Capital’s rotunda.

Video. In 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé sang the national anthem and later said she lip-synced to a track recorded for President Barack Obama.

Carrie Underwood allegedly felt snubbed at the Presidential Inauguration 2025 and not accorded the same respect as previous performers.

Before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, look back at what past Inauguration Day attendees have worn to the ceremony over the years.

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