Donald Trump was sworn in to office on Jan. 20 in the nation’s capital — and several high-profile performers will take the stage to celebrate the occasion.
From country superstars Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean to rocker Kid Rock and rapper Nelly, these are all the artists scheduled to perform during the 2025 inauguration weekend.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood took the stage to sing “America the Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood told Yahoo Entertainment in a statement. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
For her performance, the American Idol judge and alum will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.
Christopher Macchio
Christopher Macchio, a member of the New York Tenors, performed "O, America!" at the start of the ceremony. The classical vocalist, who sang a rendition of Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" following Trump's speech at a Madison Square Garden rally before the November election, told CBS New York he's "overjoyed" to be performing at the inauguration.
Macchio will also close out the ceremony with the national anthem.
Lee Greenwood
Country singer Lee Greenwood sang his hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally on Sunday. The 82-year-old is no stranger to performing for presidents, having serenaded Republican heads of state like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.
"I don't think it ever gets old particularly when you're singing for the president of the United States again," Greenwood told WWD. "In this particular environment, where we're swearing in a new head of state, there's no nervousness. There's an excitement about it. Carrie Underwood will be there singing 'America the Beautiful' right after he's sworn in. My singing with the band is exciting, because normally my crew is a country quintet on stage. But when I sing with a full orchestra, there is a majestic performance that comes to life."
Kid Rock
On Jan. 19, before kicking off his seven-stop arena tour celebrating "all things MAGA," singer Kid Rock stopped by Washington, D.C., to celebrate Trump at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.
Rock recently took to Instagram to reveal he'd recently received a phone call from the president-elect.
“I must also share that I just received a wonderful call from President Trump and our beautiful and talented First Lady Melania,” he wrote. “Where does he find the time!? So grateful for your friendship and leadership, you both are incredible human beings. Thank you to everyone for your well wishes! God Bless America.”
The Village People
Disco group the Village People, led by surviving original member Victor Willis, performed their hit track “Y.M.C.A” at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally on Sunday. The 1978 single was a mainstay at Trump’s campaign rallies.
In a Jan. 13 Facebook post, Willis confirmed that the band would be performing at the inauguration and shared their belief that “music is to be performed without regard to politics.”
"Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost," he wrote. "Therefore, we believe it's now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump."
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus also took the stage at Trump's pre-Inauguration Day rally. The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer received backlash for his decision to participate in the inauguration weekend in light of comments Trump made about the singer's daughter Miley Cyrus in 2024.
“He’s a conservative guy. I said, ‘How did you get such a liberal daughter?’ How did that happen, Billy Ray?” Trump asked of Cyrus during one of his campaign rallies.
Liberty University’s Praise choir
Gospel choir Liberty University’s Praise choir performed “God Bless America” and “Fan the Flames,” the university’s fight song, at Trump’s pre-Inauguration Day rally.
"This is an amazing opportunity for our university. It's not just the marching band or just the School of Music; it's the university that supports us that makes this happen so we can go represent Liberty University on a national platform at the inauguration of the president," Stephen Müller, the dean of Liberty University's School of Music said in a statement. "It's a win for the students, it's a win for the School of Music, and it's a win for Liberty University."
Jason Aldean
Also included in Trump’s lineup of performers is country singer-songwriter Jason Aldean, who will perform at the Liberty Ball.
Ahead of the election, the Grammy-nominated performer reaffirmed his support for Trump on Instagram.
"Over the past several years we have taken a lot of heat from the entertainment industry and the media for our support of @realdonaldtrump," he wrote. "As a father and an American citizen, I want to see our country get back to its values and principles that made us great to begin with."
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts, the Nashville group behind hit tracks “Life Is a Highway” and “What Hurts the Most,” will perform at the Commander in Chief Ball. This will mark the trio’s first appearance since reuniting in 2024.
"I am so humbled and honored and grateful for the opportunity again to play the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States," frontman Gary LeVox wrote on Instagram. "I got to play it in 2016 and now Rascal Flatts will be performing at the commanders ball and I am so looking forward to it! Thank you to Governor Kristi Noem and Mrs. Virginia — It will be a night to remember!"
Parker McCollum
Country crooner Parker McCollum, whose track “Burn It Down” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in 2024, will also perform at the Commander in Chief Ball.
Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw, who skyrocketed to fame with his breakout album, Chariot, in 2003, will serenade inauguration attendees at the Starlight Ball. The singer-songwriter's track "I Don't Want to Be" was famously used as the theme song for teen drama One Tree Hill.
Nelly
A late addition to the roster is rapper Nelly, who is reportedly also set to perform at the Liberty Ball. The three-time Grammy winner, who is known for chart-topping tracks like "Hot in Herre" and "Ride Wit Me," defended his decision to perform at Trump's inauguration on the Jan. 18 episode of the "Willie D. Live" podcast.
“I’m not doing this for money, I’m doing this because it’s an honor. I respect the office. It doesn’t matter who is in office,” he said. “The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war and have to put their life on the line for whoever in office. So if they can put their life on the line for whoever in office, I can damn sure perform.”
