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.

Before being sworn into office in 2017, Trump hosted a concert at the Lincoln Memorial featuring performances by Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.

Carrie Underwood, Christopher Macchio and Lee Greenwood honored President Trump in song at his inauguration. Here are the highlights.

In a recent interview, Lee Greenwood spoke on the hate Carrie Underwood has received since deciding to perform at the inauguration.

God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood said his friend and fellow inauguration performer Carrie Underwood will “do a great job” on Monday despite the hate she’s been receiving. “I pity those people that think they have to reach out to a star like her and run some negativity past her when all you have to do is say,

Lee Greenwood, who will perform his iconic song before Donald Trump swears in, expressed his sympathy for Carrie Underwood, urging her critics to 'move on'

Besides Carrie, opera singer Christopher Macchio performed “O America,” and the national anthem, during the inauguration. Country singer Lee Greenwood also performed “God Bless the U.S.A,” prior to Trump taking his oath of office.

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,

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

Carrie Underwood sung "America the Beautiful" during the inauguration of Donald Trump, performing a cappella after a tech glitch.

Styled by longtime collaborator Marina Toybina, Underwood wore a sleeveless dove gray draped midi dress by Opificio Modenese for the ceremony. The “Before He Cheats” singer completed her look with ivory leather T-strap Ingiliz pumps and a Noä diamond leaf ring.

Lee Greenwood helped ring in Donald Trump’s official return to the White House. The country singer, 82, performed his patriotic anthem “God Bless the U.S.A” at Trump’s inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.