Trump inauguration performer Lee Greenwood defends Carrie Underwood against critics

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After Carrie Underwood received mixed reactions for agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Lee Greenwood is coming to the country star's defense. "Carrie Underwood is a great artist," the "God Bless the USA" singer told Fox News Digital on Friday. "A great singer.

I've sang with her before. She will do a great job singing at the Capitol with ‘America the Beautiful.’" "I'll sing before the President takes his oath," he added. "She will sing after.

And just the moment will be magic. For those people who have something negative to say, I say keep it to yourself. Don't attack a friend of mine who is here for the same reason as I am to inaugurate the 47th President of the United States." Underwood, who has mostly stayed away from voicing her political beliefs, confirmed her participation earlier this week. "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, who will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club, said 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." While some criticized her, including Joy Behar of "The View", others were quick to offer their support.

During an episode of the "Amy & T.J." podcast last week, T.J. Holmes said, "You better believe a lot of her fans and a lot of people are split on her participation — you can go look up her response if you'd like — but she's performing.