Why Carrie Underwood ‘doesn’t care’ about Trump inauguration backlash

Carrie Underwood is “not concerned” about any backlash she may face for her performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to sources who say the singer is “very proud” of having the opportunity to have this experience during her career.

The country-singing superstar, 41, is scheduled to sing America The Beautiful after Trump is sworn in, along with his vice presidential pick JD Vance.

Fans were immediately divided when the news broke this week, with some praising the artist while others condemned her action.

Now insiders have exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that the star ‘looks bigger than any controversy’ because she is doing the performance ‘for America, not specifically for Trump’.

‘This will be a big year for Carrie, who will become a judge on American Idol and will now perform at the inauguration,” the source explains.

“This is something she’s very proud of, and the spin she puts on it is that she’s doing it for America, and not specifically for Trump.”

The country-singing superstar will sing America The Beautiful after Trump – and his Vice President JD Vance – are sworn in on January 20.

The insider opened up about the singer’s reaction to the backlash, continuing, “She understands the reaction, but she also doesn’t care.”

“She does her music for everyone, and she also knows that many of her fans will be watching the inauguration, so this was a no-brainer, because she thinks more good will come from it than the things that will bash her because of how it looks like. like supporting Trump.”

The source added, “She knows it will all pass and once again she is spinning it for herself and those closest to her, that she is doing it for America.

“She’s a former American Idol and America made her dreams come true. This is her giving back to the country she loves and that has supported her forever.”

The insider added that the star’s biggest goal is to be a source of unity, continuing, “She wants to unite the country, and music is her way of doing that, she looks broader than all the controversies that have come into being and are to come. upwards.’

As for how the decision could affect her stint as a judge on American Idol, a source explained: “Those at Idol won’t make a big deal out of it at all and support her decision.

“They are thrilled that she will be their new judge and look forward to America falling in love with her again.”

In an official statement about the performance, the star said: “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.”

The insider revealed: “This is something she’s very proud of, and the spin she puts on it is that she’s doing it for America, not specifically for Trump.”

“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and look to the future.”

Carrie will perform the song with The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club after Trump is sworn in by the Chief Justice of the United States.

In 2019, Carrie spoke with The Guardian about politics, telling the outlet that she wants to “stay well out of politics if possible, at least in public, because no one wins.”

She added: “It’s crazy. Everyone tries to summarize everything and put a bow on it, as if it were black and white. And that’s not how it is.’

However, one social media user highlighted that she had previously mocked Trump in a 2017 skit with her CMA co-host Brad Paisley.

“Now Brad, I don’t know if you’ve heard of this, but the CMA has given us some ‘guidelines’ of specific topics to avoid,” she said during the live broadcast.

Amid recent backlash over her decision, a fan brought up a 2017 skit about Trump in which Carrie participated along with her CMA co-host Brad Paisley.

“So we can’t do any of our crazy songs because the show is a ‘politics-free zone’ this year,” she added.

At that moment, Brad starts playing guitar and singing to the rhythm of Carrie’s song Before He Cheats – while using new lyrics.

“Right now he’s probably sitting in his pajamas watching cable news and pulling out his cell phone. Right now he’s probably asking Siri how the hell you spell Pocahontas,” Brad sang.

Carrie simply responded with, “Well, here we go.”