Washington — President Trump struggled to land big-name musical talent during his first inauguration in 2017 ... Tis of Thee" and James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."

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But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers. There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

But the singer’s participation in President-elect Donald ... from Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson and a series of starry onlookers.There were always some celebrity Trump supporters ...

Watch highlights from President Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol as he delivered remarks to the nation and was sworn in to serve as the 47th president.

President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. President for the second time, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance, by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in an Inauguration Ceremony.

Carrie Underwood and The Village People are among the artists who performed for President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

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USA TODAY reporters covered the historic events. They were inside the Capitol, walking the streets, at the White House and immersed in the MAGA crowd.