Why Carrie Underwood 'doesn't care' about Trump inauguration backlash
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Carrie Underwood 'doesn't care' about any backlash she may face for performing at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, according to sources who say the singer 'is very proud' of the chance to have this experience during her career. The country singing superstar, 41, is scheduled to sing America The Beautiful after Trump is sworn in along with his vice presidential pick JD Vance.
![[The country singing superstar is scheduled to sing America The Beautiful after Trump - as well as his vice president pick JD Vance - are sworn in on January 20]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/21/94054581-14280321-image-a-109_1736805550708.jpg)
Fans were immediately divided when the news broke this week, with some praising the artist while others condemned her move. Now insiders have exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that the star is 'looking broader than any controversies' because she is doing the performance 'for America, not specifically for Trump'.
![[The insider revealed: 'This is something that she is very proud of, and the spin she is putting on it is that she is doing it for America, not specifically for Trump']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/21/94051247-14280321-Carrie_Underwood_has_said_she_is_honored_and_humbled_to_sing_at_-a-108_1736805047721.jpg)
'This is going to be a big year for Carrie who is embarking on being a judge for American Idol and now performing at the inauguration,' the source explained. 'This is something that she is very proud of, and the spin she is putting on it is that she is doing it for America, not specifically for Trump.'.
![[Amid recent backlash over her decision, a fan brought up a 2017 skit about Trump which Carrie took part in with her CMAs co-host Brad Paisley]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/21/94049619-14280321-One_person_brought_up_a_2017_skit_Carrie_took_part_in_with_her_C-a-105_1736804664532.jpg)
Carrie Underwood 'doesn't care' about the backlash she may face for performing at Donald Trump 's presidential inauguration, sources tell DailyMail.com. The country singing superstar is scheduled to sing America The Beautiful after Trump - as well as his vice president pick JD Vance - are sworn in on January 20.
Opening up about the singer's reaction to the backlash, the insider continued: 'She understands the backlash, but she also doesn't care. 'She does her music for everyone, and she also knows many of her fans will be watching the inauguration, so this was a no brainer as she feels there is more good that will come from it besides those that will bash her for what it looks like supporting Trump.'.
