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Carrie Underwood Turns Technical Glitch Into Iconic Performance Of "America the Beautiful"

In a moment that will surely go down in history, pop-country superstar Carrie Underwood turned a technical glitch into a beautiful experience during President Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony.

By Carmen Schober1 min read
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Following President Trump’s powerful inauguration speech, the spotlight turned to country music icon Carrie Underwood for her much-anticipated performance of “America the Beautiful.” But just as the moment arrived, a technical glitch left the band’s audio silent, creating an unexpected pause in the ceremony.