after Carrie Underwood She received mixed reactions for agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. Lee Greenwood He comes to defend the country's star.
“Carrie Underwood is a great artist,” the “God Bless the USA” singer told Fox News Digital on Friday. “A great singer. I've sung with her before. She's going to do a great job singing at Capitol with 'America the Beautiful.'”
He added: “I will sing before the president takes the oath.” “You will sing next. This moment will be magical. For those people who have something negative to say, I say keep it to yourself. Don't attack a friend of mine who is here for the same reason I did.” Inauguration of the Forty-Seventh President of the United States.”
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Lee Greenwood defended Carrie Underwood after the star was criticized by some for choosing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. (Getty Images)
Underwood, who has mostly stayed away from expressing her political beliefs, confirmed her participation earlier this week.
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Underwood said she was “honored” to have been asked to perform at the inauguration. (Para Griffin/Getty Images for ABA)
“I love our country and I am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” said Underwood, who will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club. In a statement. “I am honored to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
While some I criticized herOthers were quick to offer their support.
Carrie Underwood was joined by village residents and Lee Greenwood at Trump's inauguration
During an episode of the “Amy & TJ” podcast last week, TJ Holmes said: “You better believe a lot of her fans and a lot of people are divided about her post — you can look up her response if you'd like.” – But she's doing a great job, and it's an inauguration, it's an American event, it's a national event in many ways, and it's just a beautiful event that happens every four years. To participate in it, who wouldn't say yes to that? Does it matter who is president? Can't participate because people have a problem with the policy, policies, or person?
Underwood has received mixed reactions about her upcoming performance at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. (Chris Polk)
Jason Aldean and Kid Rock join Carrie Underwood at Trump's inauguration
Amy Robach added: “Yes, I think Carrie Underwood made the right decision for her. She has a beautiful voice. I can't wait to hear it.”
As for Greenwood — who has performed several times at Trump-related events, including his 2017 inauguration and the 2024 Republican National Convention — the singer said it was a “great privilege” to take the stage again at such a historic event.
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“For me to be included in this, I mean there are thousands and thousands of people who would have loved to be here in Washington, D.C., to see this live. And there will be a handful of people. But to be on stage with him, it's just a great privilege.”
Greenwood will perform his song “God Bless in the USA” on January 20. (Chip Somodevila/Getty Images)
Greenwood said he looks forward to what the next four years will bring.
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“To my President Donald Trump, we trust you, as I spoke to you at Mar-a-Lago, over the next four years, you will be a peacemaker,” he told Fox News Digital. “You're going to change the way the world thinks about America. We're all about MAGA and making America great again. From my father's time in the Navy, in the Merchant Marine during World War II, and my father-in-law's time in the Army, we know you respect the military.” And use it wisely, just thank you for everything you will do for all the citizens of America who stand with you.
Trump's presidential inauguration events will feature performances by Underwood, The Village People and Greenwood.
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