Lee Greenwood, who sang “God Bless the U.S.A.” at Monday’s inauguration, defended Underwood amid the backlash.

Trump’s first presidential inauguration in 2017 featured performances from America’s Got Talent alum Jackie Evancho and the Radio City Rockettes. Four years later, Jennifer Lopez sang “America the Beautiful” and “This Land Is Your Land” at President Joe Biden’s 2021 swearing-in ceremony.

Country music star Jason Aldean, a Martin County resident, has been an avid supporter of Donald Trump over the years.

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, has announced a lineup of high-profile musical artists, many of whom have Nashville roots, who will perform at his inaugural events.

Jason Aldean called the opportunity to perform for Trump “a whole different ball game” as he hailed Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Day a cappella performance