Carrie Underwood performs acapella after technical glitch at inauguration

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After the backup music seemed to stop working.

sing the words.

Underwood was originally supposed to perform before the swearing-in, but due to the ceremony running behind schedule, the plan was adjusted so that he would perform as close to noon as possible in order to follow the tradition.

After Mr. Trump took the oath of office and delivered a lengthy inaugural speech inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol on Monday, Underwood appeared in a white gown as she waited for the music to begin.

She performed the song acapella with assistance from the Armed Forces Choir and members of the US Naval Academy Glee Club, in front of a crowd of over 600 people at the 60th inauguration ceremony.

Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, and Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, both present behind the five children of former US President Donald Trump.

When he entered the rotunda, Mr. Trump tried to kiss his wife Melania on the cheek, but couldn't reach because her face was covered by an elegant hat designed by Eric Javits.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States after overcoming impeachment proceedings, criminal charges, and two assassination plots to secure a second term in the White House.

“He said that the golden age of the United States is starting today,” as he termed it “Liberation Day” for US citizens.

Other guests included former US presidents like Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, without his wife Michelle, who seemed to be celebrating Martin Luther King Day on X.

During the ceremony, other performers took the stage, with classical singer Christopher Macchio being a notable one. Macchio sang Oh, America! while wearing a blue velvet suit jacket. The performer rounded out the event by concluding it with a performance of the American National Anthem.

After being spotted dancing on stage with the Village People at a pre-inauguration celebration in Washington, Mr. Trump took the oath of office at his inauguration.

Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017 showcased performances by the Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and singer Jackie Evancho, who had competed on America's Got Talent.

The tradition of celebrity appearances at inauguration ceremonies has grown over time, with John F. Kennedy's having been one of the most star-studded in 1961.

The celebration, produced by Frank Sinatra, featured a star-studded guest list, including Harry Belafonte, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Gene Kelly, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Sidney Poitier.

Meanwhile, the first inauguration of President Obama in 2009 featured Aretha Franklin performing "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" as he took the oath of office, while the new president and his wife, Michelle, were entertained by Beyoncé singing "At Last" at an inaugural ball.

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