Country star Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at President Donald Trump’s inauguration but faced an unexpected technical issue. The music cut out before her performance, leading her to ask the crowd, “If you know the words, help me out here,” before delivering an a capella rendition of the song. The audience joined in, and social media praised Underwood for her professionalism and stunning performance. She expressed her honor at being part of the historic event and emphasized unity in her statement. Other performers included Village People, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, and Rascal Flatts.