President-elect Trump The opening events are preparing to accommodate a number of famous artists.
Several of country music's biggest stars are preparing to take the stage for a number of events taking place throughout the weekend and on Monday, Trump's inauguration day.
Below is a list of celebrities performing at the various inaugural rallies.
From left: Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, and Jason Aldean ready to perform at various inauguration events. (Getty Images)
Carrie Underwood was joined by village residents and Lee Greenwood at Trump's inauguration
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Aldean has been an outspoken Trump supporter for many years. (Gary Miller/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Country music star On Jason's side He has been confirmed to take the stage at Liberty's inaugural event on Monday evening, following a swearing-in ceremony and other events.
It is unclear what song the musician will perform, but it is not surprising that he agreed to sing at the event, since he was an outspoken supporter of Trump throughout his campaign and after his victory.
“Over the past several years, we have received a lot of criticism from the entertainment industry and the media for our support of @realdonaldtrump,” Aldean wrote on Instagram on Election Day. “As a father and an American citizen, I want to see our country return to the values and principles that made us great to begin with.”
Carrie Underwood
Underwood is scheduled to sing “America the Beautiful” during Trump's swearing-in ceremony. (Para Griffin/Getty Images for ABA)
It was announced earlier this week that “American Idol” winning country music star Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at her swearing-in ceremony during the inauguration.
She will take the stage after Vice President-elect J.D. Vance takes the presidential oath and before Trump takes the presidential oath.
“I love our country and am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. “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.”
Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” at Trump's inauguration
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The Village People will perform at two opening events. (ABC Photo Archive/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Iconic 1970s disco band the Village People are scheduled to perform at multiple events throughout the opening weekend, including the Make America Great Again Victory Rally on Sunday and Liberty's inaugural concert on Monday.
“We know this won't make some of you happy to hear it, but we believe music should be performed regardless of politics,” a statement posted on both original member Victor Willis and the group's official pages read.
The statement continued: “Our YMCA song is a global anthem that we hope will help unite the country after a turbulent and divided campaign in which our preferred candidate lost.” “Therefore, we believe that now is the time to bring the country together with music, which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will perform at various events as part of the 2025 inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”
The group's 1978 hit song “YMCA” was played at several Trump rallies.
Kid Rock
Kid Rock is excited to perform at the opening ceremony. (Jacek Poczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Kid Rock is scheduled to take the stage at the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” before the opening act on Monday.
It should come as no surprise that the singer has agreed to appear at inauguration events, as he performed at the Republican National Convention in July. He also headlined the touring festival Rock the Country with Aldean, which aims to celebrate conservatism in country music.
After announcing that he would be taking the stage at the rally, Kid Rock took to Instagram to make an announcement in which he called for “unity.”
“The announcement is that I will be playing seven shows in the Midwest during the months of March and April,” he said in the video. “After so many years of criticism by the powers that be, the left-wing media, I believe that celebrating with the fans is not only misplaced, but overdue.”
Kid Rock performed at the Republican National Convention in July. (Kina Bettencourt/AFP via Getty Images)
“I still believe that now is not the time to gloat, it is definitely the time to try Unify this country“It's definitely time to celebrate with some like-minded, common-sense, hard-working patriots who love this country unapologetically,” he continued. Come on everyone, come on everyone.”
Christopher Macchio
Christopher Macchio is scheduled to perform the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem during the swearing-in ceremony. He will perform the song alongside the US Marine Corps Band Orchestra and Choir.
Macchio has remained loyal to Trump, performing songs like “Ave Maria,” “Nessun Dorma” and “Hallelujah” at rallies. In a video posted on Instagram, Macchio described himself as “deeply honored to be a part of his circle, his family, and the entire Trump Organization.”
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus is scheduled to perform at the Make America Great Again Rally. (Getty Images)
Country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus is scheduled to appear Sunday during the Make America Great Again Rally, although it is unclear what song he will perform.
“I stand here with former US President Donald J. Trump as a proud American. Mr. Trump is the 6th US President I have met and I felt that Mr. Corey Comperatore was there with us,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself. Same with Trump, which he posted on Facebook, with the quote, “Some stood for the red, white and blue and others had to fall. Some gave it all.”
Billy Ray Cyrus performs at Trump's funeral after Cory shooting victim
Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood is scheduled to sing “God Bless the United States of America” at his swearing-in ceremony. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Lee Greenwood He is expected to take the stage at two different events during the opening weekend. First he will sing at the “Make America Great Again” rally on Sunday, then again at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, where he will sing “God Bless the United States of America.”
Greenwood appeared several times at Trump rallies during his campaign, including the Republican National Convention over the summer. He also performed at Trump's first inauguration in 2017.
“The competition is great. I'm excited about all of it,” Greenwood told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “I'm excited to sing again for the President of the United States and especially for my friend Donald J. Trump.”
Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw is scheduled to perform at the Starlight Ball following his swearing-in ceremony. (Ioi Onodera/Getty Images)
Gavin DeGraw has been confirmed to perform at the Starlight Ball on Monday night, following his swearing-in ceremony and several other events. It is not clear what song he will sing.
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Parker McCollum
Parker McCollum will perform at the Commander-in-Chief's Gala on Monday evening. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Country music singer Parker McCollum He is scheduled to take the stage at the Commander-in-Chief's concert on Monday night, although it is unclear what he will be performing.
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Country band Rascal Flatts is scheduled to perform at the Commander-in-Chief Ball. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
Rascal Flatts is scheduled to appear at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Monday night, though it's unclear what song the country group will perform.
