Whoopi Goldberg shared her take. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After news of Carrie Underwood’s latest gig broke days ago, a number of commenters took to X and chastised the 41-year-old Grammy winner for choosing to take part.

While everyone is still reeling at the news that Carrie Underwood will be singing at Trump ’ s inauguration on January 20, the American Idol winner herself has released a statement explaining her decision.