Carrie Underwood Saves the Day with A Cappella 'America The Beautiful'

Carrie Underwood found herself in a unique situation during Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. She was supposed to sing “America the Beautiful” after Trump was sworn in, but a technical glitch with the piped-in music caused a delay. The ushers noticed the problem, and after whispering into Underwood's ear, she quickly jumped into action. She requested the audience's help by saying, “You know the words, help me out here, ” and then began to sing a cappella. Despite the earlier technical issue, the inauguration ceremony went on as planned. It was initially scheduled to take place outdoors on the Capitol steps, but due to an anticipated Arctic blast, it was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. The temperature outside was in the low 20s, while the Rotunda was kept at a steady 72 degrees, as noted by Trump. Underwood wasn't the only performer to take the stage during the inauguration weekend. Christopher Macchio, a tenor, sang the national anthem during the ceremony. Additionally, the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club also performed. The weekend's festivities included a variety of artists, such as Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, and the Village People, who participated in the Make America Great Again Victory Rally. The night ahead was filled with more performances. The Village People, Jason Aldean, and an unnamed guest would perform at the Liberty Ball, one of the official inauguration balls. Rascal Flatts and Parker McCollum were scheduled for the Commander-In-Chief Ball, while Gavin DeGraw would entertain the crowd at the Starlight Ball. This moment highlighted the importance of musical performances during significant events and the ability of artists to adapt to unexpected situations with grace and creativity.