Carrie Underwood was praised for turning what could have been an embarrassing moment into a memorable moment for the presidency Donald Trumpinauguration.
Underwood was ordered to perform "America The Beautiful" at the inauguration, but had to endure an uncomfortable wait due to technical difficulties.
The country singer was reportedly criticized for agreeing to perform at Trump's inauguration, but remained unfazed, describing it as an honor.
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Technical Difficulties Mar Carrie Underwood's Performance
Underwood looked stunningly gorgeous on Monday as she performed at the inauguration. She wore a simple but lovely gray sleeveless dress, which she paired with matching stilettos, and flaunted her blonde hair.
However, when it was time for her performance to begin, she had to wait as an apparent technical problem with the music persisted.
Underwood looked uncomfortable and grabbed the microphone as he waited for the background music to play. She also looked around the inauguration room as attendees wondered what was going on.
The end seemed to be in sight when the music started, but it was short lived. This prompted Underwood to perform the song A cappella.
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She invited the audience to sing along with her without background music, saying: "If you know the words, help me out here." In the end, Underwood gave a powerful performance that earned her so much praise online.
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Carrie Underwood declared "amazing"
After Underwood's stunning performance, many netizens praised her and praised her handling of the situation.
One fan said: "Carrie Underwood was amazing."
Another impressed person invited Underwood to perform every time, writing"Carrie Underwood should just sing everything everywhere and all the time."
A third person admitted: "Looks like I'm following Carrie Underwood now. She's one of the greats. She just proved it."
Another fan gushed"Carrie Underwood is 100%."
A fifth person added: "When the beat stops, Carrie Underwood steps out, nailing 'America the Beautiful' a cappella like a true star."
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Carrie Underwood reportedly criticized for honoring performance invitations

After it was revealed that Underwood would perform at Trump's inauguration, she was reportedly criticized by "American Idol" producers.
Producers were reportedly on the verge that her appearance, which took place more than a month before the series premiere on March 9, would cause backlash and reduce ratings after the inauguration.
The insider said The US Sun"I don't think anyone on the show knew Carrie was singing at the inauguration before she came out, it caught them all off guard."
They added: "It doesn't conflict with any of her Idol taping dates and it's before this season airs, so it doesn't conflict with anything in her contract. But there are producers who don't approve of it and are concerned."
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According to a source, "American Idol" producers feared fans would boycott the show because of Underwood's decision to perform at the inauguration.
They said: "Many viewers are already talking about a boycott, whether it's true or just noise will be seen after the ratings, but the conversation it's bringing Idol into now is not what the producers want. They don't want the show to become political, they want to be an escape from that."
Underwood honored to perform at Trump's inauguration

Former "American Idol" winner and the newest judge she previously spoke about her love for the country and expressed that she was honored to perform at the inauguration.
She said in a statement: "I love our country and I am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event."
Underwood concluded, "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and forward-looking."
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Underwood explains why she doesn't get involved in politics

While some people might feel that Underwood's decision to perform at the inauguration could signify her support for Donald Trump, the 41-year-old singer has previously spoken about her determination to stay out of politics.
In a 2019 interview The Guardianshe said, "I feel like more and more people are trying to fix my seats politically. I try to stay out of politics if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins."
Underwood added, "It's crazy. Everyone's trying to lump everything together and put a bow on it, like it's black and white. It's not."
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