Carrie Underwood was praised for turning a potentially embarrassing moment during the presidential election into a memorable one Donald Trump‘s inauguration.
Underwood was scheduled to perform “America The Beautiful” at the inauguration, but was forced to endure an awkward wait due to technical difficulties.
The Country singer He was reportedly criticized for agreeing to perform at Trump’s inauguration, but remained unfazed, calling it an honor.
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Technical Difficulties Mar Carrie Underwood’s Performance
Underwood looked incredibly gorgeous as she stepped out at the inauguration on Monday. She wore a simple yet pretty gray sleeveless dress which she paired with matching stilettos and flaunted her blonde hair.
However, when her performance was due to begin, she had to wait as there was apparently still a technical problem with the music.
Looking uncomfortable, Underwood grabbed the microphone as he waited for the background music. She also looked around the inauguration room as those in attendance wondered what was going on.
When music suddenly began to play, an end seemed to be in sight, but it was short-lived. This prompted Underwood to perform the song a cappella.
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She asked the audience to sing along without any background music, saying, “If you know the lyrics, help me out of here.” Ultimately, Underwood delivered a powerful performance that earned her so much praise online.
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Carrie Underwood is hailed as “amazing.”
After Underwood’s captivating performance, many netizens praised her and praised her handling of the situation.
One fan gushed: “Carrie Underwood was amazing.”
Another impressed person asked Underwood to perform each time. Write“Carrie Underwood should sing anything, anytime, anywhere.”
A third person confessed: “Looks like I’m following Carrie Underwood now.” She is one of the greats. She just proved it.”
Another fan raved“Carrie Underwood is 100% a class act.”
A fifth person added: “When the beat dies down, Carrie Underwood steps in and belts out ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella like a true star.”
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Carrie Underwood was reportedly criticized for answering the call to perform
After it was announced that Underwood would be performing at Trump’s inauguration, she was reportedly criticized by “American Idol” producers.
Producers were reportedly worried that her appearance, which came more than a month before the show’s March 9 premiere, would cause backlash and plummeting ratings after it opened.
An insider told The US Sun“I don’t think anyone at the show knew Carrie sang at the inauguration before it came out. It surprised them all.”
They added: “It doesn’t conflict with any of her Idol taping dates and it takes place before this season airs, so it doesn’t violate anything in her contract. But there are producers who don’t approve of it and are worried.”
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According to the source, “American Idol” producers feared fans would boycott the show because Underwood decided to perform at the opening.
They said: “Many viewers are already talking about a boycott, whether that’s true or not, or just noise, that will only become clear when the ratings are in, but the discussion he’s bringing Idol into now is not that, what the producers want. They don’t want the show to be political, they want it to be an escape from that.
Underwood has the honor of performing at Trump’s inauguration
The former “American Idol” winner and newest judge She previously spoke of her love for the country and expressed that it was an honor for her to perform at the inauguration.
She said in a statement: “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event.”
Underwood concluded: “I am honored to answer this call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and with an eye to the future.”
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Underwood explains why she stays out of politics
While some people might think that Underwood’s decision to perform at the inauguration could signify her support for Donald Trump, the 41-year-old singer has previously spoken of her determination to stay away from politics.
In an interview with The GuardianShe said: “I feel like more and more people are trying to position me politically. I try to stay out of politics as much as possible, at least in public, because nobody wins.”
Underwood added: “It’s crazy. Everyone tries to summarize everything and put a bow on it as if it were black and white. And it’s not like that.”
