From Village People to Carrie Underwood: Who Are the Artists Attending Donald Trump’s Inauguration on Monday, January 20 ?

Plusieurs artistes se produiront au Capitole ce lundi 20 janvier. MaxPPP

Alors que le 47e président des États-Unis se prépare à retrouver la Maison Blanche, de nombreuses stars américaines ont accepté l’invitation à son investiture ce lundi 20 janvier au Capitole. Avec des artistes à l’accent country.

Donald Trump had a hard time finding artists for his first inauguration as President of the United States in 2017. This time, many American personalities responded to the call of their new president as part of the transfer of power to Joe Biden, this Monday, January 20 in Washington, according to his inauguration committee.

Y.M.C.A, national anthem…

Among them is the disco group Village People, known for their song Y.M.C.A, released in 1977, often heard at the Republican's rallies. A notable presence for the inauguration of Donald Trump, while the group had publicly supported Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. “We believe that music must live without political considerations”, justified Victor Willis, the founder of Village People, Victor Willis, on his Facebook page.

In addition, the song “God Bless The USA,” chosen by the 47th President of the United States to claim his victory last November, will be performed by country artist Lee Greenwood. The US national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, will be sung by Christopher Macchio, who had already performed at previous campaign rallies of the Republican elected official. The patriotic song “America the beautiful” will be performed by Carrie Underwood, just before Donald Trump takes the oath of office at the Capitol.

A nod to the assassination attempt against Trump

After Donald Trump's inauguration, the Liberty Ball will take place, at which Jason Aldean will perform. This artist had caused controversy in a song released in 2023, entitled “Try this in a small town”, which defends pro-gun violence and self-defense. This country singer had dedicated this song to Donald Trump last July, after the Republican was the target of an assassination attempt. And in this inauguration rich in country, the group Rascal Flatts will complete the artistic picture, as well as the singers Parker McCollum and Gervin DeGraw.

At the same time, during Donald Trump's pre-inauguration meeting, which took place this Sunday, January 19, Donald Trump's friend and early supporter, Kid Rock performed, as did rappers Waka Flocka and Fivio Foreig, Village People, but also Billy Ray Cyrus, father of Miley Cyrus.

Now all that's left is for the artists to warm up the Capitol, as extremely low temperatures are currently hitting the American capital.