Is Carrie Underwood performing at Donald Trump's inauguration? Ex-NHLer Mike Fisher's wife and others named part of swearing-in ceremony

Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term as U.S. President on Monday. The ceremony will take place at noon ET on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office. Thousands are expected to attend the event in Washington, D.C., while many will watch live on TV or online.

Trump's inauguration will feature performances by well-known artists. Carrie Underwood, the wife of former NHL player Mike Fisher, is confirmed to sing "America the Beautiful." She will perform with the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Underwood said she feels honored to sing at the event and hopes that it will bring people together.

"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," Underwood said on Thursday, via USA TODAY. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."

Lee Greenwood, known for his song "God Bless the USA," will also perform. Opera singer Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem. Macchio has performed at several Trump events in the past, including the 2020 Republican National Convention. His rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" will be a key moment during the ceremony.

The Village People, famous for their song "Y.M.C.A.," will also take part in Trump's inauguration-related events.

Donald Trump wants hockey icon Wayne Gretzky to be Canada's governor

On Friday, Donald Trump suggested that hockey icon Wayne Gretzky should be Canada’s next prime minister, calling him the perfect candidate. Trump jokingly referred to Canada as "the 51st state" and offered to make Gretzky "Governor of Canada" instead.

In the video shared on X, Trump said that Gretzky declined the idea because he had no interest in politics.

"I was with Wayne Gretzky," Trump said. "I said 'Wayne, would you like to be the governor of Canada?' I can't imagine anybody doing better than Wayne. Wayne was not too interested. But he probably would have liked statehood. He's a friend of mine. He's a great guy. He's the great one"

Gretzky wouldn’t have been the first hockey star in Canadian politics. Ken Dryden served in Parliament, Frank Mahovlich was a senator and Red Kelly balanced hockey with politics in the 1960s.

Gretzky’s family and Trump are close friends. His wife Janet publicly congratulated Trump on his election win, calling it "well-deserved."