Carrie Underwood was praised for turning what could have been an embarrassing moment into a memorable one during President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Underwood was scheduled to perform “America The Beautiful” at the inauguration, but had to endure a difficult wait due to technical difficulties.
The country singer was reportedly criticized for agreeing to perform at Trump’s inauguration, but he remained unfazed, describing it as an honor.
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Technical difficulties in Mar Carrie Underwood’s performance
Underwood looked incredibly stunning on Monday as she performed at the inauguration. She wore a simple but lovely sleeveless gray dress, which she paired with matching stilettos and flaunted her blonde hair.
However, when it was time to begin her performance, she had to wait as an apparent technical problem with the music persisted.
Underwood looked uncomfortable and grabbed the microphone while waiting for the background music to play. She also looked around the inauguration hall as those in attendance wondered what was going on.
The end seemed to be in sight when an explosion of music sounded, but it was short-lived. This prompted Underwood to perform the song A cappella.
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She asked the audience to sing along with her without background music, saying, “If you know the words, help me here.” » In the end, Underwood gave a powerful performance that earned him plenty of praise online.
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Carrie Underwood hailed as ‘incredible’
Following Underwood’s captivating performance, many netizens congratulated her and praised the way she handled the situation.
One fan exclaimed: “Carrie Underwood was amazing.”
Another impressed person asked Underwood to perform every time: while writing“Carrie Underwood should just sing everything, everywhere, all the time.”
A third person admitted: “Looks like I’m Carrie Underwood now. She’s one of the greatest. She just proved it.”
Another fan springs“Carrie Underwood is 100% a class act.”
A fifth person added: “When the beat stops, Carrie Underwood steps in, nailing ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella like a true star.”
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Carrie Underwood reportedly criticized for honoring her call to perform
After it was revealed that Underwood would perform at Trump’s inauguration, she was reportedly criticized by “American Idol” producers.
Producers were reportedly nervous that her performance, which took place more than a month before the show’s March 9 premiere, would provoke backlash and depress ratings after the inauguration.
An insider said The American sun“I don’t think anyone at the show knew that Carrie sang at the inauguration before it came out, it took them all by surprise.”
They added: “This doesn’t conflict with any of his Idol taping dates and it’s before this season airs, so it doesn’t go against anything in his contract. But there is has producers who don’t approve and are concerned.
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According to the source, “American Idol” producers were concerned that fans would boycott the show because of Underwood’s decision to perform at the inauguration.
They said: “Many viewers are already talking about a boycott, whether or not it’s true or just noise that will be seen after the ratings arrive, but the conversation this now brings Idol into is not not what the producers want. They don’t want the show to become political, they want it to be an escape from that.
Underwood honored to perform at Trump inauguration

The former “American Idol” winner and new judge has previously spoken about her love for the country and said she was honored to perform at the inauguration.
She said in a statement: “I love our country and am honored to have been invited to sing at the inauguration and take a small part in this historic event.”
Underwood concluded, “I am honored to answer this call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”
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Underwood explains why she stays out of politics

Although some people may think Underwood’s decision to perform at the inauguration could signify her support for Donald Trump, the 41-year-old singer has previously spoken about her determination to stay away from politics.
In a 2019 interview with The Guardianshe said: “I feel like more and more people are trying to pin me politically. I try to stay as far away from politics as possible, at least in public, because no one wins .”
Underwood added, “It’s crazy. Everyone’s trying to sum it all up and put a bow on it, like it’s black and white. And it’s not like that.”