Village People, Carrie Underwood to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events
They didn't vote for him, but he made them a hit all over again with his signature dance moves. So The Village People will happily perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration celebrations.
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The Village People — the group behind “YMCA,” a staple of Donald Trump’s rallies — have accepted an invitation from the president-elect to perform at events connected to next week’s inauguration.
Singer Victor Willis said in a statement on Facebook the Village People would “participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump”.
“We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear, however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,” Willis continued.
Trump’s campaigns have frequently played the 1970s-era disco hits, YMCA and Macho Man, at rallies during his multiple bids for office, with the Republican often dancing onstage to it.
Trump and an awkward-looking Elon Musk were also snapped swaying to the YMCA doing what’s become known as the “Trump Dance” Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate party on New Year’s Eve.
“Our song YMCA is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost,” Willis said.
“Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”
Also famed country singer Carrie Underwood said she had accepted an invitation to perform during the inauguration slated for January 20.
“I love our country and am honoured to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement.
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
The 41-year-old is scheduled to sing “America The Beautiful,” according to a schedule released by the Trump team.
Historically the president-elect has had a rocky relationship with most figures in the entertainment world, many of whom have admonished him for playing their music at his rallies — including, at times, the Village People.
During his first term several artists threatened to boycott their own induction ceremonies into the prestigious Kennedy Center pantheon if Trump attended those gala — which he ultimately never did.
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