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Artists performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration

Celebrities, musical acts will take the stage at MAGA rally and inauguration balls

Carrie Underwood performs during the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (Charles Sykes, 2025 Invision)

WASHINGTON (AP) – A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singers Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at various presidential inauguration events.

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Here’s a look at the music lineup of official inaugural events for Trump’s second inauguration as president.

MAGA rally on Sunday:

In the evening, Trump will hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.

The rally is set to include performances by:

  • Kid Rock
  • Billy Ray Cyrus
  • The Village People
  • Lee Greenwood

Rally speakers will include Trump, Vance, Elon Musk, former wrestling star Hulk Hogan, actor Jon Voight, UFC President Dana White, Puerto Rican reggaeton star Anuel AA, Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly.

Swearing-in ceremony on Monday:

The swearing-in ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda will include “America the Beautiful,” by Carrie Underwood, the Armed Forced Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.

Inaugural balls:

The Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball will include:

  • Country music band Rascal Flatts
  • Country singer Parker McCollum

The Liberty Inaugural Ball will include:

  • Rapper Nelly
  • Country singer Jason Aldean
  • Disco band The Village People

The Starlight Ball will feature:

  • Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw

KSAT will cover the inauguration starting at 8 a.m. Monday.

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