Carrie Underwood back on social media after dividing fans with slated performance at Donald Trump inauguration
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Carrie Underwood isn't shying from the spotlight amid controversy. The Muskogee, Oklahoma native, 41, took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday with a clip promoting a collaboration with Cody Johnson, after receiving a mixed response when she announced she would sing America the Beautiful at Donald Trump's inauguration January 20.
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Some lauded Underwood for responding to the opportunity, while others were upset, seeing the outing as tacit support for the controversial incoming president. Underwood didn't acknowledge the feedback in either direction, as she promoted a new project with Johnson.
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'Excited to be sharing something with y'all tomorrow!' the artists said in a joint statement. 'YouTube: Set your reminders for 10am CT so you don't miss it.'. The Grammy-winning country songstress was seen with Johnson in the clip performing I'm Gonna Love You, their collab which was released last fall.
![[The Grammy-winning country songstress was seen with Johnson (pictured) in the clip performing I'm Gonna Love You, their collab which was released last fall]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/16/06/94153821-14290843-image-a-113_1737007992607.jpg)
Carrie Underwood, 41, took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday after receiving a mixed response when she announced she would sing America the Beautiful at Donald Trump's inauguration January 20. President-elect Donald Trump, seen last month in Paris, will be sworn in on January 20.
The American Idol alum will perform before Trump is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol, according to an inaugural program reviewed by the AP on Monday. The Little Toy Guns singer said in a statement Monday, '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. 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.'.
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