"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.

In a statement shared on Monday, Jan. 13, country star Carrie Underwood spoke out about performing at the 2025 Trump Inauguration, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 20.

It’s a notable contrast from Trump’s first term, when a string of artists publicly rebutted speculation that they would be performing at his inauguration, some of whom expressed their disdain for him.