The 'American Idol' alum said she was "honored" to be asked to perform at Trump's inaugural Carrie Underwood honored the new president with a rare political performance. On Monday, Jan. 20, Underwood,

Carrie Underwood is gearing up to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Throughout her 20-year career, the "All-American Girl" crooner has mostly avoided voicing her political opinions. But the former "American Idol" winner expressed her love for the United States when she agreed to perform at the momentous occasion.

The "American Idol" alum performed a cappella when her backing music refused to take the wheel. Country singer Carrie Underwood gave an impromptu a cappella performance of “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony on Monday when technical difficulties prevented her pre-recorded backing music from playing.