Country music superstar Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, according to a copy of the program shared by a spokesperson of the presidential inaugural committee.

"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," said Underwood, who has mostly stayed out of politics during her career.

"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."

The Grammy-winning superstar won the singing competition show "American Idol" in 2005.

Carrie Underwood performs at Times Square on New Year's Eve in New York City, U.S., December 31, 2024. REUTERS/Kent Edwards

Trump, the Republican former president, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 U.S. election.

Artists like Beyonce and Celine Dion asked Trump to stop using their songs in the lead-up to the 2024 election. Neil Young and Guns N' Roses are among the performers who had asked him to stop using their music before and after the 2016 election.

Trump has garnered the support of rapper Waka Flocka Flame, country singer Kid Rock, and Billy Ray Cyrus, the father of Miley Cyrus.

According to the copy of inauguration plans, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer Trump's oath of office after Underwood's performance.