Carrie Underwood at President Donald Trump's Inauguration

Carrie Underwood’s performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration was a visual and auditory highlight of the event. Dressed in a simple, sleeveless dove gray midi dress by Opificio Modenese, she exuded elegance and grace. Despite technical difficulties that halted her pre-recorded backing music, Underwood delivered a powerful a cappella rendition of “America the Beautiful,” inviting the audience to join in. The performance was a testament to her professionalism and ability to captivate the audience, even under unforeseen circumstances. See the photos below:

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Country music artist Carrie Underwood performs during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs “America The Beautiful” during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque – Pool/Getty Images)

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Carrie Underwood performs during the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. (Photo by Kenny Holston/The New York Times / AFP) (Photo by KENNY HOLSTON/THE NEW YORK TIMES/AFP via Getty Images)

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Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Country singer Carrie Underwood (C) performs ‘America the Beautiful’ as former US President Joe Biden (L) looks on during US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Country singer Carrie Underwood (C) performs ‘America the Beautiful’ as former US President Joe Biden (L) looks on during US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Country music artist Carrie Underwood reacts after performing during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Country music artist Carrie Underwood reacts after performing during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump kisses Carrie Underwood after she performed “America The Beautiful” as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance looks on during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque – Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” as U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance listen at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images)

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Country singer Carrie Underwood (R) with US Vice President JD Vance (L) and US President Donald Trump (C) after performing ‘America the Beautiful’ during their inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SHAWN THEW / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs during the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Carrie Underwood performs during the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Singer Carrie Underwood attends the inauguration of Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images)