No matter which way you swing, the inauguration of an incoming president is a hell of a gig to get, and we’ve got the full list of artists that have been honored with the job this year.
On Monday, January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The inaugural committee has announced the lineup of artists performing at the inauguration and related events, with several country stars set to take the stage.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood would be on hand to perform “America The Beautiful” during Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.
“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,” Underwood said in a statement obtained by NPR. “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.”
In the days following, additional performers have been revealed, including the Village People, Gavin DeGraw, Christopher Macchio, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir.
“The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that some of our nation’s most iconic [musicians] will be participating in the inaugural celebrations,” co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler told NPR. “This monumental weekend will commemorate President Trump’s historic victory and the 60th Presidential Inauguration with a celebration of music, unity, and patriotism, ushering in America’s new Golden Age.”
Lee Greenwood, who is best known for his song “Proud To Be An American,” will perform not once, but twice, during the swearing-in ceremony and the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.
Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus will also perform at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally, which will be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Jason Aldean, who is a longtime Trump supporter and previously appeared with Trump at a rally in his home state of Georgia, will lend his voice to the Liberty Ball.
The Commander in Chief Ball, which will take place this weekend leading into the inauguration, will feature performances from Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum.
McCollum has yet to speak out on his appearance, however Rascal Flatts’ front man, Gary LeVox, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on performing.