Who is performing at Trump’s inauguration on January 20? Details of the ceremony explored

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20, and unlike his first inauguration in 2017, which reportedly struggled to secure high-profile artists, several renowned performers will participate in this year’s inaugural events. “The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that some of our nation’s most iconic musicians will be participating in the inaugural celebrations,” co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler said in a statement provided to NPR. Below is a list of artists scheduled to perform at the inaugural events, excluding a surprise musical guest who will appear at the Liberty Ball.

Who is performing at Trump’s inauguration on January 20?

• Carrie Underwood

Country music star Carrie Underwood, who rose to fame after winning American Idol two decades ago, will perform “America the Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony. “I love our country, and I’m honored to have been invited to sing at the Inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement.

• Christopher Macchio

Classical tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem during the swearing-in ceremony. According to a video on his YouTube channel, Macchio met Trump when Elton John canceled a New Year’s Eve performance at Mar-a-Lago, and he was hired as a replacement.

• Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood, known for his Grammy-winning song “I.O.U.” in 1984, will perform at both the swearing-in ceremony and the Make America Great Again Victory Rally. Greenwood, who also appeared at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, said, “I am honored to be invited to perform for our 47th president Donald J. Trump during these inaugural events.”

• Kid Rock

Singer-songwriter Kid Rock, a fervent supporter of Trump since his first term, will perform at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally. Last summer, he headlined the Rock the Country festival, which combined country music and MAGA politics.

• Village People

The iconic disco band, led by Victor Willis, will perform at two events: the Make America Great Again Victory Rally and the Liberty Ball. Their hit “Y.M.C.A.,” popular at Trump rallies, will be part of their setlist.

• Billy Ray Cyrus

Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, famous for his hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” will perform at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally. Cyrus expressed his support for Trump during the campaign, although his daughter Miley Cyrus has been critical of the former president.

• Liberty University’s Praise Choir

This gospel choir, dedicated to glorifying God, will perform at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.

• Jason Aldean

Singer Jason Aldean, who publicly supported Trump at several events, will perform at the Liberty Ball. Aldean once dedicated his song “Try That in a Small Town” to Trump following an attempted attack in Pennsylvania.

• Rascal Flatts

Country trio Rascal Flatts, known for hits like “Life is a Highway,” will sing at the Commander in Chief Ball.

• Parker McCollum

Singer Parker McCollum, famous for songs like “Burn It Down,” will also perform at the Commander in Chief Ball.

• Gavin DeGraw

Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, known for his hit “I Don’t Want to Be,” will perform at the Starlight Ball. His music gained significant popularity thanks to the series One Tree Hill.

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Renato Cardenas C.

Nacido en Lima en 1992, se formó en traducción y pedagogía antes de dirigir su carrera hacia el periodismo. En 2013 ingresó al Grupo El Comercio, donde trabajó durante 12 años en Depor, cubriendo diversas facetas del deporte. Actualmente, es parte del Núcleo de Audiencias del GEC, donde continúa aportando con dedicación en el ámbito digital.