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Jason Aldean breaks silence on Carrie Underwood’s ‘big move’ singing at Donald Trump’s inauguration

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Jason Aldean has broken his silence about Carrie Underwood's performance at Donald Trump's inauguration at the US Capitol, in an interview on Fox And Friends this Tuesday (pictured)

Jason Aldean has broken his silence on Carrie Underwood’s performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration at the US Capitol.

Underwood’s scheduled performance of America The Beautiful was marred by technical difficulties on Monday, prompting the chart-topper to perform an a cappella performance due to backing track issues.

Meanwhile, Aldean, 47, performed that same night at the inaugural Liberty Ball amid a lineup that included Village People, Snoop Dogg, Billy Ray Cyrus and Nelly.

Aldean, who released the hit duet If I Didn’t Love You with Underwood in 2021, has now given his thoughts on his former colleague’s ‘big move’.

He praised Underwood for handling the obstacles she encountered like a ‘professional’ and noted that America The Beautiful is already ‘difficult’ to sing.

The Dirty Road Anthem hitmaker, who openly supports the president, added that it was a “big step” for Underwood to sing a cappella, in fox and friends.

Jason Aldean has broken his silence about Carrie Underwood’s performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration at the US Capitol, in an interview on Fox And Friends this Tuesday (pictured)

Underwood's scheduled performance of America The Beautiful was marred by technical difficulties on Monday, prompting the chart-topper to perform an a cappella performance.

Underwood’s scheduled performance of America The Beautiful was marred by technical difficulties on Monday, prompting the chart-topper to perform an a cappella performance.

“First of all, it’s a difficult song to do anyway, and you know, when you’re supposed to sing a track and that’s what gives you the tonal reference of the song,” he noted.

‘And not having that, for her to just say, “Okay, listen, we’re leaving.” “It’s a great move and it’s a professional move on their part, so I thought it was cool,” he said.

The comments come amid claims that Underwood felt she had not been “given the same level of respect” as the likes of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for her performance at Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential inauguration, sources have revealed. .

After the performance, a source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that the singer, 41, was furious at the fact that she was not given “even a stage or platform” like previous performers.

This was likely due to the event being moved indoors at the last minute on Friday, as extremely cold weather was forecast for the capital on Monday.

However, the source explained that this had a huge impact on the singer’s performance, revealing: “Carrie was dissatisfied with her performance at the event, mainly due to the limited space she was given, which left her feeling cramped and uncomfortable. “.

The source added: “Her anxiety was high throughout the performance and she felt she was not being given the same level of respect or admiration that previous artists, such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, had received.”

“She felt like she was being pushed in and out and then she had a little rage.”

Meanwhile, Aldean, 47, performed that same night at the inaugural Liberty Ball (pictured) amid a lineup that included Village People, Snoop Dogg, Billy Ray Cyrus and Nelly.

Meanwhile, Aldean, 47, performed that same night at the inaugural Liberty Ball (pictured) amid a lineup that included Village People, Snoop Dogg, Billy Ray Cyrus and Nelly.

The comments come amid claims that Underwood felt she had not been

The comments come amid claims that Underwood felt she had not been “granted the same level of respect” as the likes of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.

The source continued: ‘She’s used to playing big venues with a stage to herself. They didn’t even give him a stage or a platform.

‘It felt like he was literally in a room with people around him and a microphone. This affected the acoustics.’

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In reference to Carrie’s reaction, a second source has since added: “Although her performance was not ideal, nor was it what she wanted it to be, as she wanted it to go smoothly, the fact that there was some awkwardness. The things that happen just adds to the unique nature of it all.

“She will eventually laugh about it and take it for what it was, but she is disappointed that it was nothing more than a moment, as the moment she was looking for was altered by technical difficulties.”

They went on to add that the star was still “proud of herself” for being “able to save him from being a total disaster.”

They concluded: “Even though it’s not her day, and she just wanted to add to the day and not overshadow anything, she was upset with how it turned out.”

In fact, Underwood and the president, 78, grimaced when the backing track started playing and then stopped.

A source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that the singer was furious at the fact that she was not given

A source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com that the singer was furious at the fact that she was not given “even a stage or platform” like previous artists.

Beyonce had a lot more room to perform when she sang at the inauguration ceremony in 2013.

How Lady Gaga did in 2021

Beyoncé and Lady Gaga had much more room to perform when they sang at the inauguration ceremonies in 2013 and 2021, respectively.

In addition to the problems with the backing track, the source noted:

In addition to the problems with the backing track, the source noted: “She felt like she was being pushed in and out and then had a little rage attack.”

The source added:

The source added: “It felt like he was literally in a room with people around him and a microphone.” This ruined the acoustics.

An eerie silence descended upon the crowd when the music didn’t play, with a bewildered Underwood grabbing her microphone.

In the midst of the silence, Underwood, increasingly furious, grimaced and decided to perform a cappella.

She said, ‘If you know the words, help me here!’ before singing the song.

Fans quickly took to social media to react, with one joke: “Trump is going to get that coaching staff fired as his first real act as President.”

Others praised Underwood for pulling off the performance, saying, “Alternatively, Carrie Underwood had one of the most incredible moments of all time.” Faced with adversity, he decided to do the anthem a cappella, and include everyone present.

‘It was beautiful to see. It was so powerful, a cappella, when everyone came together. Simply wonderfully perfect.’

The problems with the live performance came after Underwood faced criticism for agreeing to perform at the ceremony, saying in a previous statement: “I love our country and I am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this.” historical event.

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

The Before He Cheats frontwoman is looking to kick off “a big year” for herself professionally by joining the American Idol judging panel, sources told Dailymail.com of her decision to perform.

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

The source said Underwood wasn’t focused on the politics of the situation, but rather embracing the big platform.

“She makes her music for everyone, and she also knows that a lot of her fans will be watching the inauguration,” the source said, “so this was a no-brainer since she feels there will be more good things coming out of it than what she’s going to criticize her for. seems to support Trump.

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Both fans praised the singer for coming forward, while others joked that karma was the problem for her decision to act.

Both fans praised the singer for coming forward, while others joked that karma was the problem for her decision to act.

After her performance, Underwood was seen shaking hands with new Vice President JD Vance and Trump.

After her performance, Underwood was seen shaking hands with new Vice President JD Vance and Trump.

“She knows that everything will pass and again she says for herself and those close to her that she is doing it for the United States.”

The source noted that Underwood hoped to unite people with her genre: “She wants to unite the country, and music is her way of doing that, looking beyond any controversy that has arisen and will arise.”

Regarding her return to the Fox music competition, the source said that Underwood “is a former American Idol and America made her dreams come true, this is her contribution to the country she loves and that has always supported her.”

Underwood was among several artists scheduled to perform as Trump begins his second term.

Others who took the stage in the nation’s capital included the Village People, opera singer Christopher Macchio and God Bless The USA singer Lee Greenwood.

Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Parker McCollum, Billy Ray Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw and Liberty University’s Praise Choir were also hired to perform.

During Trump’s 2017 inauguration, performers who took the stage included America’s Got Talent alum Jackie Evancho, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Rockettes.

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