Rapper Nelly defends his participation in Donald Trump's inaugural ball by clarifying that the decision has 'no political implications' and is 'not to influence any particular political opinion'. The rapper is joined by Carrie Underwood,

Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Nelly will be performing at president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Jan. 20, an inside source has confirmed to Billboard.

At the Liberty Ball, The Village People and Jason Aldean will perform. Nelly is also slated to be there. At the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum will perform. And at the Starlight Ball, Gavin DeGraw is scheduled to perform.

Sullivan County native Gavin DeGraw received some fan backlash this week. There were some high profile performers at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. A variety of musical performers were part of the event for the 47th president of the United States including Carrie Underwood,

Gavin DeGraw, best known for his song "I Don't Want to Be," which became the theme for "One Tree Hill," said he was proud to support President Trump at his inauguration.

Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Nelly and the Village People are among the list of acts performing at the inaugural balls

Donald Trump will be once again be sworn in as president on Monday. His team has curated an interesting lineup of performers for the inauguration festivities, including Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean,

Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .

Trump cut a cake with a sword; Ivanka attempted Audrey Hepburn cosplay; Kid Rock drank beer; and Billy Ray sounded like shit.

Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.