Carrie Underwood has been belting country ... or grabbing brunch with a former first lady. (Michelle Obama's stunning style transformation suggests that she loves an interesting trouser or pantsuit.) ...

Carrie Underwood has surprised fans with her ... the incoming 47th President's inauguration on January 20 - which Michelle Obama will not attend - a decision that has angered some fans.

There's growing worry about the status of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday ... respectively. Carrie Underwood will be performing during the ceremony.