Somewhere those two are having a good laugh at the comparison while the producers of American Idol, where Carrie Underwood is returning as a judge this season, are worried about fan backlash affecting ratings.

Carrie Underwood allegedly felt snubbed at the Presidential Inauguration 2025 and not accorded the same respect as previous performers.

Carrie Underwood reportedly feels that she was not given “the same respect” as Beyoncé during her inauguration performance this week. The country music superstar sparked backlash from her queer fans and LGBTQ+ allies after being confirmed as one of the performers at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (20 January).