"There are several top tier country artists who support Trump, and I wish they'd finally have the balls to come forward," said John Rich.

Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Trump's transition team confirmed the news to political outlet Axios on Monday (Jan. 13), also adding that the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club will accompany her during her performance at the event.

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