Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.

Carrie Underwood's decision to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony has been both praised and reviled by fans and fellow celebrities. Even before Underwood took to the

American Idol 'concerned' over backlash after Carrie Underwood performed at inauguration. READ MORE: Jason Aldean with 'cold blocked nose' as he performs during Donald

Carrie Underwood has broken her silence for the first time since her controversial performance at Donald Trump's inauguration and subsequent diva rumors.

All of the talk surrounding Underwood's inauguration appearance, however, left the eight-time Grammy winner with some disappointing news. Not only did her performance not boost st

Carrie Underwood stepped up to the mic to perform an a cappella rendition of “America the Beautiful” — powering through unexpected technical difficulties that caused a brief delay — on President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day on Monday (January 20).