American Idol' Season 23 hoped to stay out of politics -- but Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance thrust the show's political side into the spotlight. Here's what a source shared.

Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.

The "American Idol" alum was afforded a global audience when she performed at President Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony.

Carrie Underwood says she strove for “unity” by performing at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, but she apparently didn’t win over fellow pop artist Ariana Grande. Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” without musical accompaniment due to an unspecified issue with the audio system.

Carrie Underwood had to sing a cappella at Donald Trump's inauguration, and the Internet had a lot to say. Even Ariana Grande liked an Instagram post seemingly shading the performance. Keep watching for the full story!

Celebrities have thoughts on Carrie Underwood's a capella performance at President Donald Trump's inauguration. During the Monday, January 20, ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C,