• Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.
• The Village People are scheduled to perform at two inaugural events, emphasizing unity through music.
• The inauguration events will span four days, beginning with a fireworks display and ending with a series of inaugural balls.
• Trump's return to the White House promises a different atmosphere compared to previous inaugurations, reflecting on past events and plans for unity.

In a highly anticipated event, country music icon Carrie Underwood is set to perform “America the Beautiful” shortly before Donald Trump takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025. Underwood, who rose to fame on “American Idol,” expressed her gratitude for being part of such a historic occasion, stating, “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event” (via [Time](https://time.com/7206677/trump-inauguration-performers-underwood/)).

Joining Underwood will be the lively Village People, renowned for hits like “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.” They are expected to perform at a rally and a ball during the inauguration festivities. Acknowledging mixed reactions to their participation, the band emphasized that their performance aims to bridge divides through music, as noted in their statement, “We believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics..." (reported by [India Times](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/carrie-underwood-to-sing-america-the-beautiful-as-trump-marks-historic-inauguration/articleshow/117219700.cms)).

The inauguration is planned as a four-day celebration, featuring events such as a reception and fireworks display at Trump’s golf club in Sterling, Virginia, followed by a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally where the Village People will perform. Additionally, a wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s fallen heroes. Inauguration Day itself will see a variety of significant events, including a traditional tea at the White House and the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol. Trump's inaugural balls are dusted with glitz and glamour, featuring a Commander in Chief Ball and others catering to his supporters (as mentioned in [Time](https://time.com/7206677/trump-inauguration-performers-underwood/)).

This upcoming inauguration is anticipated to be drastically different from Trump's first one in 2017, notably as he comes to terms with the aftermath of the 2020 election and a divided political landscape. As the inaugural committee highlighted, this new line-up aims to “reflect President-elect Trump’s historic return to the White House” while promoting an “America First” agenda. Statements from key figures in the planning, including Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, emphasize a renewed commitment to national unity (reported by [India Times](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/carrie-underwood-to-sing-america-the-beautiful-as-trump-marks-historic-inauguration/articleshow/117219700.cms)).

As Trump prepares for his second inauguration, the atmosphere is charged with a blend of celebratory anticipation and political tension. With performances by beloved artists and a schedule full of events, the presidential inauguration of 2025 promises to be a spectacle that reflects both nostalgia and hopes for the future, as America looks forward to a new chapter in its political narrative.