Carrie Underwood's Politics Questioned Due to Trump Inauguration Performance
Carrie Underwood will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
Updated Jan. 13 2025, 2:28 p.m. ET
Through her years of mainstream country music stardom, Carrie Underwood has established a fan base of millions worldwide, nabbed seven Grammy Award wins, and secured a legacy that will undoubtedly endure for years to come.
Her music aside, however, some questions have been raised recently about where the star aligns politically and if she has ever spoken about any key talking points from either Democrats or Republicans.
So, what do we know about Carrie's take on politics, has she spoken publicly about COVID-19 and related regulations, and what conclusions can be drawn from the information that is available overall? Keep reading for all of the known details.
Carrie Underwood has kept politics largely out of her public persona throughout her career.
For better or worse, Carrie Underwood has kept political views under wraps. Although Us Weekly reported in 2012 that she was registered as a Republican, she has never confirmed her affiliation or taken public stances.
In fact, in 2008, she expressed disdain for celebrities who mix politics with their careers, telling TV Guide (per the Daily News), I lose all respect for celebrities when they back a candidate," indicating her preference to keep her politics private.
That said, there are a few clues that hint at Carrie's political leanings. On Jan. 13, 2025, a spokesperson for the Presidential Inaugural Committee confirmed that Carrie will perform at Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20.
She is set to sing "America the Beautiful" at the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, alongside other performers like The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club, as seen in a screenshot shared by political reporter Matthew Foldi.
Additionally, Carrie's participation in the 2011 "All Together Now – A Celebration of Service" event, which reportedly honored former Republican President George H. W. Bush and his commitment to volunteerism, has also raised questions about her potential political affiliations.
Carrie has always made her religion a core element of her day-to-day life.
Much like her political party affiliation, Carrie hasn't ever really spoken about whether she labels herself as a conservative or not. One of the only known factors that may indicate she leans towards conservatism is her strict adherence to her Christian faith.
In a 2011 interview with Fox 411 (per Taste of Country), Carrie spoke about the impact religion has had on her, attributing it to her success and continued happiness in life.
"I grew up in church and have a wonderful family that always supported that. I grew up going to church camp and reading my Bible and having different faith books and movies in my life," she said at the time.
Although she has never publicly endorsed any conservative candidates, her hit song "Undo It" has also apparently been used on numerous occasions by right-leaning political hopefuls, per WKDQ.
With that being said, Carrie has also publicly supported animal rights via organizations like PETA and even donated part of her album sales to the Humane Society of the United States. These types of beliefs are often aligned with left-leaning political tendencies, which further raises the question of where the country star truly stands politically overall.