Carrie Underwood Saves Performance With Impromptu a Cappella Performance at Trump Inauguration

Carrie Underwood Saves Performance With Impromptu a Cappella Performance at Trump Inauguration
Carrie Underwood performs on the day of US President Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Kevin Lamarque /Pool/AFP via Getty Images
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Country music superstar Carrie Underwood showcased her professionalism and quick thinking at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, salvaging a potentially awkward moment with an impromptu a cappella performance.

The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, took an unexpected turn as Underwood awaited her cue to perform “America the Beautiful,” as the track briefly played before cutting out, leaving Underwood to make a split-second decision.