As Donald Trump prepares to officially become the 47th president of the United States, stars from the world of music have been helping him commemorate the historic occasion
Donald Trump is just hours away from officially becoming the 47th US president – and a whole host of famous faces are helping him mark the occasion. Although the official swearing-in ceremony is set to take place on Monday, 20 January after being moved indoors due to weather concerns, events have been held across the weekend to commemorate the historic event, which follows his first inauguration in 2017.
Eight years ago, Trump explained that the events would be “elegant” and “very special” and artists including country musician Toby Keith and rock band 3 Doors Down performed across the weekend. Let’s take a close look at some of those high-profile names set to take to the stage at various events this time around…
Kid Rock
In the run up to the main event on Monday, a campaign-style rally on Sunday, 19 January will see a string of artists perform. Among those performing is Kid Rock, who is known for the song All Summer Long which peaked at the top spot in the UK Official Chart back in 2008.
In the past Kid Rock, who reportedly has a net worth of $150 million, has been a vocal supporter of the Republican Party and in July he sang at Trump’s speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention. More recently, in November he was part of Trump’s entourage at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event alongside Elon Musk.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Alongside Kid Rock will be country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus, who has an estimated net worth of $10 million. As well as being the man behind the song Achy Breaky Heart, Billy Ray is father of pop sensation Miley Cyrus.
Back in July, while at a Bitcoin conference, Trump opened up about his relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus and called him a “great” guy as he gave him a shoutout. “Billy Ray Cyrus is here. Where is Billy Ray?,” he said. “He’s around here someplace, and he’s great. He’s a conservative guy.”
It comes after Billy Ray’s daughter Miley called Trump a “completely racist, sexist, hateful a**hole” in a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair.
Carrie Underwood
Meanwhile Carrie Underwood, who rose to fame on American Idol 2005, will sing America The Beautiful before Trump takes the oath of office on Monday. In a statement, the eight-time Grammy winner, who Forbes claimed was worth $31 million in 2013, explained that she was “honoured” to have been asked to perform at the event.
“I love our country and am honoured to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future,” she said, though the announcement has been controversial.
The Village People
Disco group the Village People, known for being behind the hit song YMCA, will perform at the rally on Sunday as well as a subsequent inaugural ball. “We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,” a post on the band’s Facebook page read.
“Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost. Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”