Here's what everyone did at the presidential inauguration: NPR

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President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn in on January 20, and unlike his first inauguration in 2017, when it was reportedly difficult to book high-profile performers, this year's inauguration will feature several Well-known artists participated.

“The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that some of our nation’s most iconic (musicians) will participate in the inaugural festivities,” co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler said in a statement said in a statement provided by NPR. “This monumental weekend will commemorate President Trump’s historic victory and 60th presidential inauguration with a celebration of music, unity and patriotism, ushering in a new golden era for America.”

Below is a list of artists scheduled to perform throughout the inauguration, not including surprise musical guests who will appear at the Liberty Ball.

Carrie Underwood

country star Carrie Underwoodshe launched her career as a winner american idol Twenty years ago, she would perform "America the Beautiful" at the swearing-in ceremony.

"I love our country and am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood said in a statement provided to NPR. "In I am honored to answer this call at a time when we all must act in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”

Christopher Macchio

Classical tenor Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem at the swearing-in ceremony. in a video Macchio posted on his YouTube page that he first met Trump when Elton John pulled out of a New Year's Eve show at Mar-a-Lago and Macchio was hired to replace him.

Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood, his song "IOU" won Winner of the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, will perform at the swearing-in ceremony and the "Make America Great Again" victory rally. Greenwood has also received five Grammy nominations over the years and received widespread attention at last summer's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

"I am honored to be asked to perform for our 47th President, Donald J. Trump, at his inaugural event," Greenwood said in a statement provided to NPR. "The President has been the ( "My wife, Kim (Payne), and my friend, this is one of the most historic moments of our lives and I look forward to celebrating this special day with proud Americans around the world."

Kid Rock (right) shakes hands with President Donald Trump after signing the Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act of 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide title

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Kid Rock, former lead singer supporter Trump, who has performed since his first term and also performed at the Republican National Convention, will take the stage at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally. Last summer, the Michigan singer-songwriter headlined the Rock Country Touring Festival, which Famous MAGA politics meets country music.

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The disco band Village People, led by surviving original member Victor Willis, will perform at two events: the "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" and the "Freedom Dance." The band's 1978 hit "YMCA" was a staple at Trump campaign rallies and even sparked a viraldance. on facebook postalWillis, who wrote the song's lyrics, wrote that the campaign's use of the song greatly increased its popularity, including sending it to the top of the charts. billboard Dance digital song sales chart.

Willis went on to write that while Trump's use of "YMCA" was controversial because the song has been Widely adopted As an unofficial gay anthem, it would be a "wrong assumption" to suggest that the song intentionally had queer subtext. In light of the Village People's announcement that they would attend the presidential inauguration, Willis took to Facebook again.

"We know this won't make some of you happy to hear it, but we believe music should be performed without regard to politics," one reader wrote. statement Posted to Willis and the group's official page. "Our song 'YMCA' is a global anthem that we hope will help unite us during a chaotic and divisive campaign in which our preferred candidate failed. So we believe now is the time to use music to The country is united, which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be hosting events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”

billy ray cyrus

billy ray cyrus shared His support for Trump on the campaign trail will be performed at the "Make America Great Again" victory rally. The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer recently won two 2020 Grammy Awards for her performance on the remix of Lil Nas X's country crossover hit "Old Town Road." his daughter, pop star Miley Cyrus public criticism trump card.

Liberty University Praise Choir

LU Praise is a gospel choir “dedicated to glorifying God through witness, song and worship,” according to Liberty University website. The band will perform during the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.

Jason Aldean will perform at the Liberty Ball. Jason Kebbin/Getty Images hide title

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Country singer and songwriter Jason Aldean introduce Trump will perform at a Freedom Ball during a campaign rally in Georgia. After an assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania last summer, Aldean devoted While on tour, he performed his song "Try That in a Small Town" to then-candidates. On Election Day, he reiterated his support for Trump on Instagram.

"Over the past few years, we have received intense attention from the entertainment industry and media for our support of @realdonaldtrump," Wrote Aldean. “As a father and an American citizen, I want to see our country return to the values ​​and principles that made us great.”

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Nashville country trio Rascal Flatts, who have achieved commercial success with songs such as "What Hurts the Most," "Prayin' for Daylight," and their cover of Tom Cochrane's "Life is a Highway," will perform at the Commander in Chief Ball. The band recently reunited after a hiatus and announced a 2025 Life is a Highway tour.

Parker McCollum

Country singer Parker McCollum's song hits No. 1 billboardTop country songs including "Burn It Down" and "Pretty Heart" will be performed at the Commander in Chief Ball.

Gavin DeGrow

Gavin DeGrowThe singer-songwriter who broke into the pop charts with his 2003 album chariotwill perform at the Starlight Ball. His song "I Don't Want to Be" has become increasingly popular as the theme song for the CW teen drama one tree hillcertified Platinum in the U.S.