Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood has been invited to perform 'America the Beautiful' at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration on January 20.

Underwood expressed her honor and pride in being part of this historic event, emphasizing unity and looking towards the future while generally avoiding political involvement throughout her career.

The Grammy-winning artist, who won American Idol in 2005, will be joined by Chief Justice John Roberts who will administer the oath of office to Trump following Underwood's performance at the inauguration ceremony.

Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 U.S. election, securing his position as president.

Notably, some artists like Beyoncé and Celine Dion have asked Trump to stop using their songs during his campaign, highlighting the polarizing nature of political endorsements.