on January 20, 2025, eight years after he first took the Oath of Office. At the first Trump inauguration, all eyes were on Washington, D.C., where a debate over the crowd size quickly went viral, and the Women's March—and sister marches around the country—took place just a day later.This time, conversation is already stirring about performers and guests.
Here's who we know will—and won't—be in attendance.Underwood is the most high-profile celebrity to agree to the event so far, and will sing “America the Beautiful” shortly before the swearing-in. “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 . “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.”Opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem, and Lee Greenwood will perform “Proud to Be an American.”The Village People—a '70s disco group best known for “Y.M.C.A.,” a song Trump has played at many rallies, and, separately, a longtime gay anthem—echoed Underwood's sentiment of unity when announcing their upcoming performances at pre-inauguration events. “We know this won't make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics.
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