Whoopi Goldberg is standing up for Carrie Underwood after the country star found herself in the line of fire after agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. On Tuesday's episode of "The View,

Carrie Underwood might be a superstar on the stage, but her latest gig has stirred up more than just applause. The 41-year-old country music icon has agreed to perform at President Donald Trump 's inauguration — scheduled for Monday, January 20 in Washington, D.C. — sparking a whirlwind of reactions from her fanbase.

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.