Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.

On Feb. 27, 2015, he and Underwood welcomed their first child, a son named Isaiah Michael Fisher. They added another baby boy to the family, Jacob Bryan Fisher, on Jan. 21, 2019.

While many country music fans were shocked when Carrie Underwood agreed to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration, others—like Taylor Swift—likely weren't surprised. A video from the 2013 Country Music Awards news featuring Swift's reaction to the "Before He Cheats" singer performing a skit mocking the Affordable Care Act resurfaced following Underwood's inauguration announcement this week.

Taylor Swift's reaction to Carrie Underwood's 2013 Obama parody has gone viral as Underwood prepares to perform at Trump's inauguration.

Carrie Underwood's participation in Trump's 2025 inauguration highlights shifting celebrity support for the president. While past inaugurations struggled with star power, recent events have seen more entertainers aligning with Trump.