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Mandy Moore seemingly SHADES Carrie Underwood’s a cappella performance at Trump inauguration

Mandy Moore seemingly SHADES Carrie Underwood’s a cappella performance at Trump inauguration

Mandy Moore has seemingly sent shade to Carrie Underwood following her a cappella performance at Trump’s second inauguration on Monday.

The Tangled star, 40 – who lost her family home in the devastating L.A. fires – liked an Instagram post shared by user Evan Ross Katz which included a closeup of the singer and Kamala Harris standing directly behind her, per the New York Post.

The former American Idol winner still belted out America The Beautiful during the ceremony when the accompanying music failed to play amid a shock technical glitch.

In the snap, Underwood could be seen singing the lyrics with Harris holding an unimpressed reaction on her face.

‘Kamala Harris evoking Coco Montrese (“Girl, find the note”) watching Carrie Underwood at today’s chilling Inauguration,’ Katz penned in the caption – which is in reference to a quote from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Moore double tapped on the subtle shade towards the country singer – it appears the actress has since taken down her ‘like.’

Mandy Moore, 40, has seemingly shaded Carrie Underwood following her A cappella performance at Trump's second inauguration on Monday; seen in 2024 in Santa Monica

Mandy Moore, 40, has seemingly shaded Carrie Underwood following her A cappella performance at Trump’s second inauguration on Monday; seen in 2024 in Santa Monica 

The Tangled star liked an Instagram post shared by user Evan Ross Katz which included a closeup of the singer and Kamala Harris standing directly behind her, per the New York Post; Carrie seen at the inauguration on Monday in Washington D.C.

The Tangled star liked an Instagram post shared by user Evan Ross Katz which included a closeup of the singer and Kamala Harris standing directly behind her, per the New York Post; Carrie seen at the inauguration on Monday in Washington D.C. 

It was announced earlier this month that the Before He Cheats hitmaker would take to the stage at the inauguration in Washington D.C. – which had been moved indoors due to the cold temperatures. 

Her appearance at the event divided fans, and she broke her silence last week to address the controversial performance and expressed in a statement, per USA Today, that she was ‘honored’ to sing at the event.

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‘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 added, ‘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.’

Moore was not the only celebrity who had pushed the like ʙuттon on the shady Instagram post – with Ariana Grande also double tapping on the image which was shared on Monday. 

Similar to the This Is Us actress, the Wicked star has also seemingly taken down her like as well. 

Social media users shared their reaction to Grande liking the post, with one penning on X: ‘I’m standing with Ariana.’

One supporter of Underwood replied, ‘Already trying to cancel Carrie Underwood for supporting Trump. We WON’T allow her to be canceled.’

'Kamala Harris evoking Coco Montrese (

‘Kamala Harris evoking Coco Montrese (“Girl, find the note”) watching Carrie Underwood at today’s chilling Inauguration,’ Katz penned in the caption – which is in reference to a quote from RuPaul’s Drag Race

Moore double tapped on the subtle shade towards the country singer - it appears the actress has since taken down her 'like'

Moore double tapped on the subtle shade towards the country singer – it appears the actress has since taken down her ‘like’ 

Her appearance at the event divided fans, and she broke her silence last week to address the controversial performance and expressed in a statement, per USA Today, that she was 'honored' to sing at the event; seen in 2024 in Las Vegas

Her appearance at the event divided fans, and she broke her silence last week to address the controversial performance and expressed in a statement, per USA Today, that she was ‘honored’ to sing at the event; seen in 2024 in Las Vegas 

Moore was not the only celebrity who had pushed the like ʙuттon on the shady Instagram post - with Ariana Grande also double tapping on the image which was shared on Monday; seen earlier this month in NYC

Moore was not the only celebrity who had pushed the like ʙuттon on the shady Instagram post – with Ariana Grande also double tapping on the image which was shared on Monday; seen earlier this month in NYC 

Someone else wrote: ‘We won’t allow people who support Trump to be canceled. It won’t happen.’

Donald Trump’s inauguration took place inside Capitol Hill on Monday and after he was officially sworn in, Underwood took to the stage to perform America The Beautiful. 

After taking her place at the front, the music for the track began to play before abruptly coming to a halt a few seconds later. 

While gripping onto her microphone, the songstress awaited for the tune to start playing while the others also paused in the lengthy silence. 

Finally, Carrie decided to still go on with the performance A cappella and encouraged the other attendees: ‘If you know the words, help me out here.’

The star sang the lyrics to America The Beautiful and garnered cheers and applause from the crowd afterwards. 

However, sources revealed to DailyMail.com that Underwood was left feeling like she had not been ‘afforded the same level of respect’ as the likes of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for her performance on Monday.

An insider said she was furious over the fact she wasn’t given a ‘stage or platform even’ like previous performers, and explained how the indoor conditions had a large impact on Underwood’s performance.

After taking her place at the front near the podium, the music for the track began to play before abruptly coming to a halt a few seconds later

After taking her place at the front near the podium, the music for the track began to play before abruptly coming to a halt a few seconds later

‘Carrie was dissatisfied with her performance at the event, primarily due to the limited space she was given, which left her feeling cramped and uncomfortable,’ they said.

‘Her anxiety was high throughout the performance, and she felt that she was not afforded the same level of respect or admiration that previous performers, such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, had received.’ 

‘She felt as if she was ushered in and out and had a mini hissy fit afterwards,’ they added. ‘She is used to playing at mᴀssive venues with a stage to herself. She was not given a stage or a platform even.’

‘She felt like she was literally just in a room with people all around her and a microphone. This threw off the acoustics.’

A insider source clarified that although Underwood’s performance ‘wasn’t ideal,’ she is still ‘proud of herself’ that she was ‘able to save it from being a total disaster.’

A separate insider also revealed the list of Carrie’s demands ahead of her performance at the inauguration. 

‘Carrie was the inauguration day diva. She’d been telling anyone who wanted to listen that Trump called her personally to ask her to perform.’ 

However, sources revealed to DailyMail.com that Underwood was left feeling like she had not been 'afforded the same level of respect' as the likes of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for her performance on Monday; seen December 2024 in NYC

However, sources revealed to DailyMail.com that Underwood was left feeling like she had not been ‘afforded the same level of respect’ as the likes of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for her performance on Monday; seen December 2024 in NYC 

'Carrie was the inauguration day diva. She'd been telling anyone who wanted to listen that Trump called her personally to ask her to perform,' a separate insider told DailyMail.com

‘Carrie was the inauguration day diva. She’d been telling anyone who wanted to listen that Trump called her personally to ask her to perform,’ a separate insider told DailyMail.com 

‘She hired an army of security, was requesting a handmade designer dress for the performance, and demanded she be allowed a team of 20. She of course demanded tickets for her family and friends on top of that as well.’

In regards to the backlash she received after agreeing to sing at the event, the source shared that Underwood, ‘stopped reading the backlash because Carrie does not care what others think of her.’ 

‘She stopped caring years ago. She has come from such humble beginnings, but she is not that same person anymore.’

‘She will no doubt get a ton of promotional and sponsorship deals, and this will undoubtedly boost her record sales,’ the insider continued. 

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