Social media users reacted to the news that the 'American Idol' winner will kick off the president-elect's second term.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration program featured the country music star scheduled to sing "America the Beautiful."

The pair joked that the CMAs had been decreed a “politics-free zone” before saying they would ignore those “guidelines” while performing a cover of Underwood’s hit song “Before he Cheats” that focused on Trump’s use of Twitter (as X was previously known).

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Carrie Underwood sidestepped the technical issues at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony and performed “America the Beautiful” A cappella.

Country music singer Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration. Anastasiia Riddle. Watch Next . 2024 in Music: Adele exits the stage

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.”

The show must go on! Carrie Underwood proved why she's a country superstar during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday (Jan. 20). After an awkward two-minute technical glitch, the 41-year-old American Idol alum took control of the situation,

Country music star Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” a cappella at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.