Jason Aldean calls Carrie Underwood a “pro” for performing amid tech issues at Donald Trump’s inauguration

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Carrie Underwood a “pro” for enduring tech issues during her performance at President Donald Trump‘s inauguration.The ‘Before He Cheats’ singer took to the stage on Monday (January 20) to sing ‘America the Beautiful’ following Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.Speaking ahead of the performance, Underwood said: “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,” per Associated Press. “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.”When the actual day came, though, it was mired in technical difficulties, with the backing track unable to play and Underwood having to sing a capella.Now, fellow country music singer Jason Aldean has come to her defence.

Speaking to Fox and Friends, Aldean said: “First of all, it’s a hard song to do anyway. When you’re supposed to be singing to a track and that’s what gives you pitch reference for the song and to not have that and for her to just kinda say, ‘All right, listen, we’ll go.’ That’s a big move and that’s a pro move on her part, so I thought it was great.”Underworld has kept her political views quiet throughout her career but was still subjected to criticism online for associating with Trump.

She also didn’t endorse a candidate for the presidential election in November.Aldean also shared his own thoughts on artists coming forward about their political views, telling the station: “I do feel a bit vindicated.

My wife and I talk about this all the time, for the last four years especially, you’re taking a lot of heat for stepping out and telling people how we feel about the state of the country and that regime that had been in office.