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Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration

Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" during the swearing-in ceremony
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Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" during the swearing-in ceremony

Unlike Trump's first inauguration in 2017, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events:

  • Carrie Underwood
  • Christopher Macchio
  • Lee Greenwood
  • Kid Rock
  • Village People
  • Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Liberty University's Praise Choir
  • Jason Aldean
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Parker McCollum
  • Gavin DeGraw
  • Plus, a surprise musical guest set to appear at the Liberty Ball

Read more about the lineup here.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a producer with the Culture Desk and NPR's Book of the Day podcast.
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