Well, folks, it looks like Carrie Underwood is stepping into the political spotlight by performing “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, and the internet is ablaze with reactions. While some fans are all for it, celebrating her as a beacon of patriotism, others are absolutely fuming, threatening to boycott her and even American Idol, where she recently landed a judge’s gig. It appears that Underwood’s decision to sing at the inauguration has split her fanbase faster than you can say “politically charged performance.”
Interestingly enough, Underwood has kept her political views largely under wraps until now, occasionally hinting at a conservative lean through social media, like liking a post from conservative commentator Matt Walsh opposing mask mandates. Now, after this announcement, the backlash has been swift and brutal—social media has exploded with comments berating her support for Trump, with some declaring they’ll never watch American Idol again. Who knew the stage could become a battleground for political ideologies? If only we could hold a presidential election based on who sings the best!
Despite the uproar, Carrie released a statement saying she’s “honored” to perform, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? This is kind of a big deal, and it shows that even in the most contentious times, artists can use their platform to stir a bit of unity—if people let them. Not to throw shade or anything, but perhaps the people who are vowing to skip this season of American Idol might’ve already tuned out long ago, given its recent ratings slump. Either way, it’ll be fascinating to see how this all plays out as Underwood takes the mic and attempts to heal the nation—if only for a moment.
Mike “Sandman” Sanders
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