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Carrie Underwood improvises ‘America the Beautiful' at Trump inauguration after tech issue

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Country superstar Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. But there was a problem.

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  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    Watch: Carrie Underwood sings 'America the Beautiful' a cappella after music glitch (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    An awkward few moments at Donald Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

  2. Variety

    Carrie Underwood Performs ‘America the Beautiful’ A Capella at Trump Inauguration After Music Malfunction: ‘You Know the Words’ (opens Variety)

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    Carrie Underwood's performance at Donald Trump's inauguration was interrupted by an audio error, prompting the Grammy winner to sing a capella.

  3. The Hill

    Carrie Underwood goes a cappella at Trump inauguration after sound issues (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Country music star Carrie Underwood was forced to sing “America The Beautiful” a cappella after apparent sound issues at President Trump’s inauguration on Monday. After Trump finished his remarks following the swearing in ceremony, Underwood entered the Capitol Rotunda with a microphone and prepared…

  4. Rolling Stone

    Watch Carrie Underwood Sing 'America the Beautiful' at Trump's Inauguration (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Carrie Underwood sings 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony 2025.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Watch: Carrie Underwood sings America the Beautiful' a cappella after music glitch (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    An awkward few moments at Donald Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

  6. FOX 5 New York

    Carrie Underwood invites inauguration attendees to sing 'America the Beautiful' (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    An awkward few moments at Donald Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

  7. Breitbart News

    Watch: Carrie Underwood Sings 'America the Beautiful' a Cappella at Trump's Inauguration After Audio Issue (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Country music mega star Carrie Underwood was set to sing “America the Beautiful” at the second inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday and mere moments before she was ready to sing, an audio soundtrack issue nearly derailed everything.

  8. NBC New York

    Carrie Underwood sings acapella at Trump inauguration after technical issue: What happened? (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Country superstar Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. But there was a problem.

  9. NBC Chicago

    Carrie Underwood performs a capella at Trump inauguration after technical snafu (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Country star Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" as President Donald Trump's inauguration Monday, but she faced an unexpected obstacle.

  10. Entertainment Weekly

    Carrie Underwood forced to sing without music after glitch at Trump's second inauguration ceremony (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Country star Carrie Underwood gave an impromptu a cappella performance of 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday after a glitch left her without backing music.

  11. Glamour

    Carrie Underwood Performs ‘America the Beautiful’ A Cappella Due to Technical Difficulties at Trump's Inauguration (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Carrie Underwood took the stage at Donald Trump's inauguration at the Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025. Watch her performance here.

  12. The Hollywood Reporter

    After Tech Issues, Carrie Underwood Performs A Cappella at Inauguration Ceremony (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The former ‘American Idol’ winner was forced to perform “America the Beautiful” a cappella after unclear technical issues during Trump’s inauguration.

  13. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Carrie Underwood improvises ‘America the Beautiful' at Trump inauguration after tech issue (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Country superstar Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. But there was a problem.

  14. New York Post

    Carrie Underwood sings ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella after major snafu at Trump inauguration: ‘Help me out here’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.

  15. Deadline

    Carrie Underwood Sings A Capella At Donald Trump Inauguration After Tech Glitch – Watch (opens Deadline)

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    Carrie Underwood sung "America the Beautiful" during the inauguration of Donald Trump, performing a cappella after a tech glitch.

  16. Fox News

    Carrie Underwood triumphs at Trump inauguration after musical mishap (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Donald Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

  17. Deseret News

    Carrie Underwood sings ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump’s inauguration (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Carrie Underwood sings "America the Beautiful" at Trump's inauguration. Carrie Underwood inauguration performance. Watch Carrie Underwood sing at Trump's inauguration.

  18. The Hill

    WATCH: Carrie Underwood sings ‘America the Beautiful’ a cappella after apparent tech issue at inauguration (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    An apparent technical issue didn't stop Carrie Underwood from delivering "America the Beautiful" during the second inauguration of President Trump on Monday.

  19. New York Post

    Jason Aldean reacts to Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration blunder: ‘It’s a hard song to do’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Carrie Underwood had to perform an a cappella version of “America the Beautiful” during Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

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