A source claimed that Carrie Underwood expected the presidential administration to pay for the dress she would wear to the inauguration.

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.

Carrie Underwood sings the national anthem as former President Joe Biden, left, and former Vice President Kamala Harris listen at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool) AP

Before being sworn into office in 2017, Trump hosted a concert at the Lincoln Memorial featuring performances by Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.

Carrie Underwood performed a stirring a cappella rendition of "America the Beautiful" after the official swearing-in of President Donald Trump at his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Her outfit only cost about $580 in total, which is a big deviation from others at the ceremony. Ivanka Trump, for example, wore nearly $1 million worth of just jewelry at the ceremony.

Carrie Underwood has maintained her silence after suffering a decline in streaming numbers following her performance at Donald Trump's inauguration. The 41-year-old singer has faced a wave of criticism after singing a rendition of America the Beautiful as Donald Trump and JD Vance were sworn into office.

Carrie Underwood is feeling some of the heat from those who were disappointed by her decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration.