Underwood’s America The Beautiful performance faced drama as she walked in to a series of technical difficulties where the music started, only to abruptly stop.
The dazzling star took up the stage, joining the former President Joe Biden, to perform ahead of Trump being sworn in at the US Capitol.
An awkward silence inhabited the crowd as the music failed to play having the singer stand, mic in hand.
After a brief, false start, the music came to sudden halt just a few seconds in, causing the If I Didn’t Love You star to pull a face, with Trump and Biden watching in confusion.
Underwood, instead decided to perform acapella, seeking support from the crowd 'If you know the words, help me out here!' she said. Fans took to X to applaud her for her professional performance.
Some users tweeting “Carrie Underwood’s performance was simply amazing”.
A second added as well, “Carrie Underwood being a pro and just going acapella and killin it. Kinda symbolic of this win in a way. Music isn’t there. Doesn’t seem like it’s the right time but persists nonetheless and knocks it out of the park. Professionalism”. (sic)
The move befits the former idol of season four of American Idol, as she is set to return to her roots by replacing Katy Perry as a judge for the upcoming American Idol season.