Everything is coming up roses for Carrie Underwood these days. The American Idol champ is set to make her TV debut as a judge on the show in March. Underwood plans to sing "America The Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday as well. That is according to several news outlets including People. The outlet confirmed that its information came from "a Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson."
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This high-profile gig with political overtones is quite a switch for Underwood. She has kept her political leanings strictly under wraps thus far. According to the outlet via The Guardian six years ago, Underwood explained that "more people try to pin me places politically."
The star suggested that her opinions are more nuanced than they may seem. She further noted back then that, "I try to stay far out of politics if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins. It's crazy. Everybody tries to sum everything up and put a bow on it, like it's black and white. And it's not like that."
Some Fans Interpreted Carrie Underwood's Song 'The Bullet' As A Statement On Gun Control
She Denied It, Hinting That The Song Was About Lives Tragically Taken Or Altered By Violence
Per People via The Guardian, Underwood said, "Immediately people said, 'Oh you have a song about gun control!' It was more about the lives that were changed by something terrible happening. And it does kind of bug me when people take a song, or take something I said and try to pigeonhole or force me to pick a side or something. It's a discussion — a long discussion."
Carrie Underwood Did Not Always Seem To Be Squarely In Donald Trump's Corner
She And Brad Paisley 'Poked Fun' At The President-elect In 2017
Underwood and Paisley jointly hosted the Country Music Association Awards eight years ago. They ribbed Trump by tweaking the lyrics to her blockbuster hit, "Before He Cheats." The pair sang it this way on stage. Per the outlet, "And it's fun to watch, yeah, that's for sure / 'Til little Rocket Man starts a nuclear war / Maybe next time, he'll think before he tweets."
Not Everyone Is Thrilled About Their Favorite Singer Performing At The Inauguration
They Expressed Their Displeasure On Her Facebook Page
"So disappointed that Carrie Is performing for the incoming new president. I was going to book a ticket for her show but am now going to boycott her music and concerts moving forward...."
"this Is what they Replaced Katy Perry With. We will not be watching any more American Idol"
"In a world of Carries, be a Taylor"
"its disgusting she is not religious"
"I will be throwing out my Carrie Underwood music collection when I get home from work today."
"You are one of the most beautiful, talented entertainers out there. I often tell people I'd like to be you for a day to see what it's like to be that pretty, gifted, and wealthy. But Carrie, I'm really disappointed that you're singing at the inauguration."
