In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Lee Greenwood came to Carrie Underwood's defense after some criticized the country star for agreeing to perform at the presidential inauguration on Jan.

Before he was sworn into office in 2017, Trump held a concert at the Lincoln Memorial that included performances from Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood and 3 Doors Down. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," Keith said at the time.

I mean, he is the next president. Stop this negative crap. Let’s move on.”

Lee Greenwood, who will perform his iconic song before Donald Trump swears in, expressed his sympathy for Carrie Underwood, urging her critics to 'move on'

Donald Trump's presidential inauguration events will feature performances from Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood. Underwood said she's "honored" to perform on Jan. 20.

God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood said fellow inauguration performer Carrie Underwood will “do a great job” despite the hate she’s received.

President-elect Donald Trump will have one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

Carrie Underwood will be joined by performers including Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and more over the weekend and Monday as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration events in Washington,

Carrie Underwood's political views have often been under wraps, but Newsweek compiled some points throughout her career that she has spoken out and potentially shown her leanings. Underwood, 41, is the first big-name performer to be confirmed for the inaugural festivities next Monday.

In addition to DeGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, the Village People, Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts, among others, are set to perform at various Washington, D.C., venues.

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.

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