This week's Trending Up looks at the inauguration's impact on consumption for its biggest performers, as well as newly viral older songs for Hozier and Julie Doiron.

Carrie Underwood hit a snag and had to sing a capella at Donald Trump's inauguration. She soared with her rendition of "America the Beautiful"

The wife of NFL star Matthew Stafford and her “Morning After” podcast cohost, Hank Winchester, discussed the inauguration on Wednesday’s episode, and gave Underwood, 41, her due for ignoring the divisive political climate by performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration earlier this week.

Carrie Underwood sidestepped the technical issues at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony and performed “America the Beautiful” A cappella.

Carrie Underwood and The Village People are among the artists who performed for President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

Lee Greenwood, who sang “God Bless the U.S.A.” at Monday’s inauguration, defended Underwood amid the backlash.

Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella at Donald Trump ‘s swearing-in ceremony during Monday’s 2025 inauguration. The singer was dressed in a sleeveless midi dress with a small, draped collar and light ruching down the front.

The one and only Carrie Underwood. On Monday, Carrie Underwood attended the inauguration of President Trump to perform “America The Beautiful,” which ended up being a stunning a capella performance after some technical difficulties delayed the start.

Celebrities have thoughts on Carrie Underwood's a capella performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration. During the Monday, January 20, ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C,

On Monday (January 20) the “Before He Cheats” singer sang her rendition of “America the Beautiful” a cappella after experiencing some technical difficulties. Shortly after, Evan Ross Katz posted a photo of Underwood singing on Instagram showing former vice president Kamala Harris making a face.

Carrie Underwood had an eventful performance at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday after a technical blunder with her music meant she was forced to sing a cappella. The American Idol judge was slated to sing "America the Beautiful" accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club.