Nelly has stirred up a storm after agreeing to perform at an inaugural ball celebrating President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in. The "Hot In Here" hitmaker isn’t backing down, though, and defended his decision in a chat with Willie D.

From country superstars Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean to rocker Kid Rock and rapper Nelly, these are all the artists scheduled to perform during the 2025 inauguration weekend. Carrie Underwood took the stage to sing “America the Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.