But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

President-elect Donald Trump will have one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

Carrie Underwood's participation in Trump's 2025 inauguration highlights shifting celebrity support for the president. While past inaugurations struggled with star power, recent events have seen more entertainers aligning with Trump.

While Hollywood was always biased towards liberal, the slate of names participating in Trump's inauguration weekend events has improved