The "American Idol" alum performed a cappella when her backing music refused to take the wheel. Country singer Carrie Underwood gave an impromptu a cappella performance of “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony on Monday when technical difficulties prevented her pre-recorded backing music from playing.

Carrie Underwood was forced to sing a capella at Trump's inauguration on Monday, after the music track for her wouldn't play.

The 'American Idol' alum said she was "honored" to be asked to perform at Trump's inaugural Carrie Underwood honored the new president with a rare political performance. On Monday, Jan. 20, Underwood,

CARRIE Underwood suffered major technical difficulties as she performed for President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 20. Carrie, 41, sang America the

Keep reading for what to know about Carrie Underwood's political views: Though a previous report in 2012 alleged that Underwood was a registered Republican at the time, the American Idol alum-turned-judge's current political affiliation is unknown, as she has never publicly said if she is a Republican or Democrat.

Former ‘American Idol’ winner Underwood, 41, is to perform shortly before Donald Trump is sworn in as US president on Monday.

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