The wife of NFL star Matthew Stafford and her “Morning After” podcast cohost, Hank Winchester, discussed the inauguration on Wednesday’s episode, and gave Underwood, 41, her due for ignoring the divisive political climate by performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration earlier this week.

Trump has long struggled to get high-wattage celebrities to perform at his events. In 2017, the list of musicians who reportedly turned down performing at Trump’s first inauguration included Elton John, Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, Idina Menzel and KISS.

Carrie Underwood's performance at Donald Trump's inauguration was interrupted by an audio error, prompting the Grammy winner to sing a cappella.

In the Know's Cate Martel reports Hollywood and celebrity A-listers did everything in their power to stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House last year, bringing to the campaign trail megastars including Taylor Swift,

Internet personality Kelly Stafford weighed in on Carrie Underwood's controversial choice to perform at President Donald Trump's inauguration. During a recent appearance on the "Morning After" podcast,

Making Oklahoma proud!!” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) wrote on X. “Carrie Underwood goes a cappella in the Cannon Rotunda singing America the Beautiful. Who’s cutting onions?” wrote Rep.

Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.

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

Underwood was the first performer to usher in Trump's presidency, performing minutes after his inaugural address.

President Donald Trump with his wife first lady Melanie Trump, as well as his sons Barron Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, left, and daughter Tiffany Trump after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.

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Hollywood and celebrity A-listers did everything in their power to stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House last ... Country music star Carrie Underwood made headlines this week by ...