But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is nevertheless a sign of the changing tides, where mainstream entertainers, from Nelly to The Village People are more publicly and more enthusiastically associating with the new administration.

Washington: Carrie Underwood may not be as iconic as Beyoncé or Garth Brooks in the celebrity world, but her involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration marks a shift in the celebrity landscape.

While Hollywood was always biased towards liberal, the slate of names participating in Trump's inauguration weekend events has improved