Carrie Underwood excitedly performs “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential inauguration.
In a statement to Variety, the country singer explained: “I love our country and am honored to be invited to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled.” It is a shame to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in solidarity and look to the future.”
Participating in a presidential inauguration performance is often considered a milestone in one’s career. However, some of Underwood’s fans are disappointed by her decision to take a chance.
Fans with more liberal views disagree. Seeking to silence and remove the singer from public platforms, they expressed their disapproval in the comments section of “American Idol’s” Instagram page and threatened to boycott the upcoming season of her show. examiner.
Meanwhile, the show’s producer was said to have been “blind” to the “Before He Cheats” singer’s decision. The news was revealed to the public before the producers were informed.
According to a source speaking to The US Sun, the upcoming season has suddenly become politicized, making producers “angry.”
As for Underwood’s job on the show, the source revealed that she will be staying, at least for now.
“Carrie’s job is not in jeopardy… there are no talks about firing her,” the insider said. She will continue her role as judge.”
“It doesn’t conflict with any of her Idol filming dates and [the inauguration] was before this season aired, so it doesn’t go against anything in her contract.”
“But there are manufacturers who do not approve and are worried,” they added.
The source went on to reveal that there is a growing sense of anxiety due to fans threatening to boycott the show.
“I don’t think anyone at the show knew about Carrie singing at the inauguration before it happened, which caught them all off guard.”
“A lot of viewers have been talking about a boycott, whether that’s true or not or just noise that will come after the ratings come out but the conversation it brings Idol into is not something the manufacturer wishes.”
“They didn’t want the show to be political, they wanted it to be an escape from that.”
According to insiders, Underwood’s “American Idol” co-stars Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, were surprised by the news of her performing at Trump’s inauguration.
“Ryan, Luke and Lionel won’t be happy either because they’ll certainly be asked about it in some interview at some point too and it’s not a topic they want to get caught up in.”
“Overall, the producers are not happy and are looking to move forward so they can best respond when it comes back during the broadcast season.”
“Again the goal is to focus on entertainment and music and stay away from politics.”
Music Times could not independently verify the store’s claims.
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