Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Surprise: A Cappella Hits a High Note

Country music star Carrie Underwood faced a technical hiccup during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The microphones weren't working, but that didn't stop her. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella, right there at the U. S. Capitol. Underwood wasn't fazed, she just asked the crowd to help her out. "You know the words, right? " she said, and then she sang her heart out. Her performance was supposed to be with a band, but she handled the last-minute change like a pro. Fans and fellow artists were impressed. Country legend Loretta Lynn praised Underwood's professionalism on social media, saying, "She handled it a cappella with perfect ease and poise. Well done! " Even those who aren't big fans of country music were wowed. One person on social media said, "Carrie Underwood doesn’t need auto-tune; auto-tune probably takes notes from her. " Underwood showed that true talent shines through in any situation. Before the event, she had said, "I am honored to be a part of this historic event. " And she definitely made her mark. She wasn't the only performer at the inauguration, but her a cappella moment was a standout.