Carrie Underwood’s performance of “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s Monday inauguration was awkwardly interrupted by an audio error, prompting the Grammy winner and accompanying chorus to sing the patriotic tune a capella.

The “American Idol” alum’s star-spangled performance unfolded after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda.

Country star Carrie Underwood performs a rendition of "America The Beautiful" at the 2025 presidential inauguration.

Country music star Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” following President Donald Trump’s inaugural address.

After a brief pause, Underwood sang acapella, asking the crowd to join. during President Trump's inauguration.

Jennifer Lopez performed “America the Beautiful” and “This Land Is Your Land” at Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration. Four years earlier, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sang “America the Beautiful” the first time Trump was sworn into office.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood will sing at Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, his transitional committee has confirmed to news organizations.

Country superstar Carrie Underwood asked those in attendance to sing along as she performed "America the Beautiful" as part of President Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Carrie Underwood performed a stirring a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful" after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20. Savannah Guthrie noted during NBC News' coverage of the inauguration ceremony that Underwood spontaneously sang a cappella due to an issue with the band that was set to play with her.

An awkward few moments at Donald Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

Country superstar Carrie Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday. But there was a problem.