Trump’s inauguration artist Lee Greenwood defends Carrie Underwood from criticism

After Carrie Underwood received mixed reactions for agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Lee Greenwood comes to the country star’s defense.

“Carrie Underwood is a great artist,” the “God Bless the USA” singer told Fox News Digital on Friday. “A great singer. I’ve sung with her before. She’ll do a great job singing at the Capitol with ‘America the Beautiful.'”

“I will sing before the president is sworn in,” he added. “She will sing next. And the moment will be magical. For those people who have something negative to say, I say keep it to yourself. Don’t attack a friend of mine who is here for the same reason I am. inaugurate the 47th President of the United States.”

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Underwood, who has mostly stayed away from expressing her political beliefs, confirmed her participation earlier this week.

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“I love our country and I am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” said Underwood, who will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and Naval Academy Glee Club. the United States. in a statement. “I am honored to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and look to the future.”

While some criticized herothers were quick to offer their support.

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During an episode of the “Amy & TJ” podcast last week, TJ Holmes said, “You better believe that a lot of her fans and a lot of people are divided about her involvement; you can look up her answer if you want.” – but she is acting. Hey, it’s the damn… it’s an inauguration. It’s an American event, it’s a patriotic event in many ways, and it’s a beautiful event that happens every four years in this country. Who wouldn’t say yes to that? Does it matter who the president is? Can’t you participate because people have a problem with the policy or policies or the person?

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“Yes, I think Carrie Underwood made the right choice for her and she has a beautiful voice and I can’t wait to hear it,” Amy Robach added.

As for Greenwood, who has performed several times for Trump-related events, including the 2017 inauguration and the 2024 Republican National Convention, the singer said it is a “great privilege” to take the stage again at such a historic event. .

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“To be included in this, I mean, there are thousands and thousands of people who would have loved to be here in Washington, D.C., to see this live. And there will be a lot. But to be on stage with him, it’s just a great privilege.”

Greenwood said he is looking forward to what the next four years will bring.

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“To my president, Donald Trump, we trust that the next four years, as I spoke to him at Mar-a-Lago, he will be a peacemaker,” he told Fox News Digital. “You’re going to change the way the world thinks about America. We’re all on board with MAGA and Making America Great Again. From my father’s time in the Navy, in the Merchant Marine during World War II World and my wife’s father’s tenure in the Army, we know that you respect the military and use it wisely. We simply thank you for all you will do for the rest of us citizens of the United States are with you.

Trump’s presidential inauguration events will feature performances by Underwood the Village People and Greenwood.

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