With Trump's swearing-in just days away, speculation remains over who will grace the stage on the incoming president's behalf.

Carrie Underwood might not be Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity superstar ecosystem. But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides.

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But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers. There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers.There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers. There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

Washington — President Trump struggled to land big-name musical talent during his first inauguration in 2017 ... Tis of Thee" and James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."

A New York Times photographer followed President Trump for more than 18 hours on Inauguration Day. Here’s what he saw.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump look on during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Jan. 20.

President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.