Carrie Underwood Performs a Cappella
at Donald Trump's Inauguration After
Drawn-Out Technical Difficulties
People,
by
Marina Watts
Original Article
Posted By: JoElla Bee,
1/20/2025 3:13:34 PM
Carrie Underwood honored the new president with a rare political performance. On Monday, Jan. 20, Underwood, 41, performed "America the Beautiful"inside the Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. during President Donald Trump's inauguration, which was moved indoors due to freezing conditions. After facing technical difficulties that delayed her performance, Underwood took the platform to sing a cappella, asking attendees to join her, saying, "You know the words."[snip] After finishing the tune, the country singer shook hands with President Trump and newly sworn-in Vice President JD Vance before exiting the stage.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
DVC 1/20/2025 3:17:18 PM (No. 1877621)
Probably some leftist slug intentionally messing things up.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
itsonlyme 1/20/2025 3:21:15 PM (No. 1877624)
Notables? Emerita?
"Notables Who Did Not Attend:
•Former first lady Michelle Obama
•Karen Pence, wife of former Vice President Mike Pence
•House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi"
Add AOC to the very evil people in society.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
DVC 1/20/2025 3:23:54 PM (No. 1877626)
I just watched it on YouTube. Good performance, aided by the choir and to a degree, by the audience.
Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96RBAMipIY
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
bighambone 1/20/2025 3:26:39 PM (No. 1877629)
Carrie Underwood did one heck of a job singing America the Beautiful. Trump should appoint her as his ambassador to country music!
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 1/20/2025 3:28:18 PM (No. 1877632)
Atta girl, Carrie. As usual, you did much more than just fine.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
DE01A13 1/20/2025 3:37:53 PM (No. 1877642)
Carrie's performance was outstanding! She's more than just another country singer.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Red Ghost 1/20/2025 3:46:35 PM (No. 1877647)
If Carrie was not sabotaged by Biden leftovers, then it just confirmed what Trump had said in his speech. The incompetence of the Biden poisonous era was in full view with the Carrie mishap. Personally, I think it was sabotage, since later in the program the band performed without a problem. However, real professionals know how to deal with either sabotage or incompetence and she took the microphone and with a gorgeous voice and an emotionally patriotic rendition, blew the entire audience away.
Good riddance to the venomous, odious, traitorous Bidens and their entire administration.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
SweetPea3 1/20/2025 3:48:53 PM (No. 1877648)
I wept tears of joy and thanks to our Heavenly Father throughout the proceedings. Stood in my living room with my hand over my heart and sang along with the Star- Spangled Banner and sang along when Carrie Underwood performed America the Beautiful a capella. I am so thankful for this day.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
stablemoney 1/20/2025 3:53:33 PM (No. 1877649)
Carrie handled it with first class. And she looked beautiful.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 1/20/2025 3:58:01 PM (No. 1877650)
I think perhaps it turned out to better, in some important ways, than if it had just been a performance.
Carrie has a natural God-given singing voice that she has developed into a beautiful instrument.
"The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.” - Richard Strauss
Carrie calmly played hers under what could arguably be said to be one of the most unplanned of stressful situations - in front of the entire world at the inauguration of the President of the United States of America!
A remarkable job. One for the history books. She could never have done it without her undeniable talent and professionalism.
I admired her for it, and for handling it in such a beautifully unifying way.
To all of those people who said she harmed her career by singing at PDJT’s inauguration, I don’t think so!
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
LadyHen 1/20/2025 4:00:00 PM (No. 1877652)
I heard this while it was happening (I was in the next room) and knew she had just decided to acapella it. She did a lovely job. It's those kinds of moments that I truly love. I remember singing that song as a school child, we sang it along with the Star Spangled Banner and saying the Pledge every morning. I have always loved it.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 1/20/2025 4:03:14 PM (No. 1877656)
“arguably could be”
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
anniebc 1/20/2025 4:06:48 PM (No. 1877660)
It got my attention that it was taking too long for the music to begin, and I quickly said, "Just sing it, Carrie." She did it without any awkwardness, and she applauded the audience for their support and help. It was really nice. Handled by a pro.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 1/20/2025 4:17:34 PM (No. 1877670)
I really needed an edit button for #10 - except for the sentiment! : )
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
LadyVet 1/20/2025 4:25:52 PM (No. 1877674)
Microphones going out / sound system problems seem to happen frequently at GOP events. Remember when Sarah Palin's teleprompter went out during her convention acceptance speech? She did not miss a beat when someone thought she would be left to look like a fool. When Barack' teleprompter went out, he stuttered and stammered, emitting word salad that outdid Kamala.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
Saryden 1/20/2025 5:08:07 PM (No. 1877707)
Carrie Underwood really did America Proud! Bless her!
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
Flyball Dogs 1/20/2025 5:16:34 PM (No. 1877714)
It was beautiful. I wish she had sung one or two additional verses.
When they sing the national anthem at sports events, the singers always make the song about themselves and their voice.
Carrie made this about the moment,
Well done!
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Underwood is a pro. Brava!
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Pepperpot59 1/20/2025 9:31:36 PM (No. 1877878)
This is what makes America great. When Unexpected happens or problems arise, people take individual initiative and solve it. The song was so beautiful with the acoustics in the rotunda. She did a wonderful job God bless her.
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A beautifully handled, unifying moment- including some of us watching at home. Thank you, Carrie!