Country music singer Carrie Underwood exemplified grace under pressure as she sang a cappella during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 due to technical issues. .
The famous singer stole the show at the Capitol.
At first, she stood patiently by the podium, waiting for the cue to accompany the musical accompaniment. The song played for a short while, then cut out again. Underwood waited a little longer and laughed lightly. After a few rough minutes of silence, which felt like a lifetime to Star, she decided to take matters into her own hands. The camera appeared to capture her saying, “All you have to do is sing” to the crew who rushed to her rescue.
“If you know the words, please help me here,” Underwood said before launching into the song a cappella, which does not imply musical support.
She immersed herself in the song, exuding confidence. Like an absolute champ, she began belting out an a cappella version of “America the Beautiful.”
The audience quickly joined Underwood in unison, creating a more powerful and united atmosphere than what was written in the script.
After the soundtrack fails to turn on, Carrie Underwood sings “America the Beautiful” a cappella.
Executed perfectly. pic.twitter.com/soACoVaRyj
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 20, 2025
Mr. Underwood was introduced after Mr. Trump’s speech, but he did not technically fit into the day’s program.
WASHINGTON DC – JANUARY 20: Country music artist Carrie Underwood reacts after performing at the Inauguration Ceremony in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington DC. Donald Trump will be inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Social media immediately erupted with praise for her amazing performance.
“Kudos to @carrieunderwood. When the band’s audio failed, she provided a beautiful and inspired American a cappella version. Awesome.” (1 person) I wrote to X.
meaning of praise @Carrie Underwood. When the band’s audio failed, she provided a beautiful and inspired American a cappella version. wonderful. pic.twitter.com/rD6O7oNPaj
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) January 20, 2025
Other comments “We didn’t need the music #carrieunderwood”, “What a great rendition of Carrie Underwood’s America the Beautiful. The whole Rotunda joined in and sang along with her.” We’re back (American flag emoji). ”
1 person was praised Starr said: “This is flex. Imagine being so talented that even if the technology fails, you’re like, ‘Okay, I’ll do it live!’ And smash it a cappella in front of thousands of people. Carrie Underwood doesn’t need auto-tune. Autotune will probably take notes from her. ” (Related: The stars align: Donald Trump’s inauguration draws famous guests)
After the music stops playing, Carrie Underwood sings “America the Beautiful” a cappella.
Executed perfectly. I actually liked this one better. pic.twitter.com/Psa997GVqJ
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) January 20, 2025
Former local politician Derrick Evans added: “After the music stopped, Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella. It was executed perfectly. I actually liked it better. .”
