Carrie Underwood performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Her appearance at the event was one of the most talked-about moments of the day. However, her behavior before and after the inauguration really raised eyebrows among fans. The country music superstar was said to be a “diva” throughout the process and even threw a “hissy fit” after her performance didn’t go the way she had planned.
According to The Daily Mail, Carrie Underwood had a list of demands in exchange for her performance of America The Beautiful at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The American Idol alum allegedly insisted on having a handmade designer dress for the event. She also demanded that she be allowed to bring a team of 20 to the inauguration to help her get glam for her big moment. In addition, she requested extra security and wanted tickets for her family and friends as well.
“Carrie was the inauguration day diva,” an insider told the outlet. “She’d been telling anyone who wanted to listen that Trump called her personally to ask her to perform. She hired an army of security, was requesting a handmade designer dress for the performance, and demanded she be allowed a team of 20. She, of course, demanded tickets for her family and friends on top of that as well.”
Meanwhile, the backstage drama didn’t end at Carrie’s demands. She was allegedly furious about the way her performance played out. The singer was forced to go without music during the performance due to technical difficulties. While she sang the tune flawlessly, Underwood was reportedly said to have had a “hissy fit” after her big performance.
Carrie Underwood Was A ‘Diva’ During Trump Inauguration
The singer was allegedly unhappy that she had to sing in the middle of the crowd. Instead, she would have preferred to be on a stage or platform. She also claimed that she wasn’t shown the same respect that past inauguration performers such as Lady Gaga and Beyonce were given.
“Carrie was dissatisfied with her performance at the event, primarily due to the limited space she was given, which left her feeling cramped and uncomfortable,” the source continued.
“Her anxiety was high throughout the performance, and she felt that she was not afforded the same level of respect or admiration that previous performers, such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, had received. She felt as if she was ushered in and out and had a mini hissy fit afterwards.”
Of course, fans had a lot to say about Carrie Underwood’s performance. Many also weighed in on the reports of her diva demands and backstage antics. However, most agreed that despite it all, she did a great job dealing with the technical issues.
“Those seem like reasonable requests especially considering the intense scrutiny she faced by accepting the job,” one person commented on the post.
“Regardless of before or after behavior, Carrie Underwood’s response to the technical music glitch demonstrated her professional demeanor and immense talent,” said another.
“What celebrity isn’t a diva. But you have to give her credit. She can sing and she did an amazing job,” a third comment read.
After it was announced that Underwood would perform at the event, many people spoke out against her. However, the singer is said to be unphased by the backlash. Instead, she’s hoping that showing support for Trump will boost her album sales and help her land more endorsement deals.
Carrie Underwood has not spoken out about any of the rumors surrounding her performance or behavior at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Instead, she’s only expressed her gratitude and honor to have been invited to the political event. In addition, her fans have gushed over her vocals and professionalism ever since.
