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FILE- In this June 6, 2019 file photo, Carrie Underwood arrives at the CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, a songwriting team filed a lawsuit against the singer, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and used it to introduce “Sunday Night Football” during the 2018-2019 season. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers, File)

WASHINGTON — Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump‘s inauguration on Jan. 20, according to a copy of the program shared by a spokesperson of the presidential inaugural committee.

“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” said Underwood who has mostly stayed out of politics during her career.

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“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.”

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The Grammy-winning superstar won singing competition show “American Idol” in 2005.

Trump, the Republican former president, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 U.S. election.

"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

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Artists like Beyonce and Celine Dion asked Trump to stop using their songs in the lead up to the 2024 election. Neil Young and Guns N’ Roses are among the performers who had asked him to stop using their music ahead of and after the 2016 election.

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Trump has garnered the support of rapper Waka Flocka Flame and country singers Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus, the father of Miley Cyrus, among others.

After Underwood’s performance, Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Trump, according to the copy of inauguration plans.

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