"There are several top tier country artists who support Trump, and I wish they'd finally have the balls to come forward," said John Rich.

Whoopi Goldberg said she stands behind Carrie Underwood after the singer announced she will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

It’s a notable contrast from Trump’s first term, when a string of artists publicly rebutted speculation that they would be performing at his inauguration, some of whom expressed their disdain for him.