In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Lee Greenwood came to Carrie Underwood's defense after some criticized the country star for agreeing to perform at the presidential inauguration on Jan.

I mean, he is the next president. Stop this negative crap. Let’s move on.”

Before he was sworn into office in 2017, Trump held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial that included performances from Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.

God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood said fellow inauguration performer Carrie Underwood will “do a great job” despite the hate she’s received.

Donald Trump's presidential inauguration events will feature performances from Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood. Underwood said she's "honored" to perform on Jan. 20.

President-elect Donald Trump will have one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

In addition to DeGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, the Village People, Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts, among others, are set to perform at various Washington, D.C., venues.

Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.

Carrie Underwood will be joined by performers including Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and more over the weekend and Monday as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration events in Washington,

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Country music legend Lee Greenwood has stepped up to defend fellow artist Carrie Underwood against critics following her decision to perform at

Carrie Underwood to sing 'America the Beautiful ... Country singer and Nashville music staple Lee Greenwood will perform his hit song "God Bless the USA" during the inauguration Monday, he ...