Carrie Underwood will perform “America, The Beautiful” at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, a Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed with Fox News on Monday.

The eight-time Grammy Award winning country musician will be accompanied by the The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club during the swearing-in ceremony on January 20, according to Axios.

Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, two of Trump’s favorite musicians, will also perform at the inauguration, reported The Associated Press.

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At President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony in 2021, Garth Brooks sang an a cappella version of “Amazing Grace.” Josh Groban performed a rendition of “America, The Beautiful” during Biden’s inaugural Prayer Service in 2021.

“President Trump is dedicated to uniting the country through the strength, security, and opportunity of his America First agenda,” Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, the co-chairs of the inaugural committee, said in a statement, per The Associated Press.

“The 2025 inaugural celebrations will reflect President-elect Trump’s historic return to the White House and the American people’s decisive vote to Make America Great Again.”

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