From Lady Gaga to Beyonce, a quick look at artists who could perform at Trump's inauguration

Trump seemed to have trouble drawing celebrities to his first inaugural ceremony in 2017. Take a look celebs who are expected to perform at his 2nd inauguration

Updated on: Jan 13, 2025, 13:40:07 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Donald Trump will take the oath of office as US president for the second time on January 20 in Washington, DC. It is a Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday, and admirers are anticipating a day filled with amusement, spectacle, and grandeur.

Donald Trump's oath ceremony is likely to see several renowned artists gracing the event with their performances.

Trump seemed to have trouble drawing celebrities to his first inaugural ceremony in 2017. Who would perform at Trump's second inauguration?

Trump inauguration: What we know about performers

The presidential inauguration usually features a marching band, an array of celebrity performances, and musical acts. There will also be inaugural galas on the day.

John Legend, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce have all made appearances at previous inaugurations.

Trump's administration is yet to give confirmation about musical acts that will perform on the day, including the highly anticipated rendition of the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, on the Capitol steps.

Country music

In the past, country music has played a significant role at presidential inaugurations, particularly those of Republican presidents. Performers like Lee Greenwood, who is well-known for “God Bless the USA,” have played at Trump's events before and are thought to be top choices for the 2025 inauguration.

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Christian and gospel music aligns

Including gospel and Christian music is consistent with the beliefs of several Trump supporters. Performers from this genre might be asked to participate, fitting nicely with the event's religious and patriotic themes.

A mix of prominent and emerging artists

Both prominent and promising artists performed at the 2017 inauguration. There are speculations that lesser-known artists who have endorsed Trump's views could be included for 2025, giving them a national stage.

Kid Rock, a 53-year-old singer, has long been an outspoken advocate for the Republican Party and Trump.

Rock, whose actual name is Robert James Richie, sang before Trump's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention in July and attended an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in November with Trump's team. It seems probable that he will return to the stage.

Mary Millben seems to have a high chance of performing at the event as she sang the national anthem at both the RNC and Trump's another event in Madison Square Garden last July.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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