Trump has long struggled to get high-wattage celebrities to perform at his events. In 2017, the list of musicians who reportedly turned down performing at Trump’s first inauguration included Elton John, Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, Idina Menzel and KISS.

Jan. 20, Carrie Underwood performed at Donald Trump's inauguration. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella following technical difficulties that delayed her performance.