Carrie Underwood ‘Fell Off’ After ‘Going MAGA’ And Booking A Small Crowd Show
Carrie Underwood is once again finding herself at the center of a political firestorm. The country music superstar recently became a trending topic on X after footage surfaced showing her performing at a private event held on a golf course.
Carrie Underwood Faces Online Backlash After Private Golf Course Performance Sparks Debate
Critics quickly seized on the clips, with some claiming the smaller audience reflected a decline in her popularity following her support of President Donald Trump. Others pushed back, arguing that the performance was never intended to resemble one of Underwood’s arena tours and that the backlash says more about today’s political climate than her career trajectory.
However, much of the online criticism surrounding Underwood’s latest performance appears to stem from a misunderstanding about the event itself. According to local station KWQC, on July 4, the country superstar performed during the John Deere Classic, a premier PGA TOUR tournament held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The appearance was part of the tournament’s annual “Concerts on the Course” series, which typically attracts between 10,000 and 12,000 attendees.
Viral Golf Course Performance Sparks Questions About Underwood’s Popularity
The latest controversy began after social media users circulated videos from a private golf course concert featuring Underwood. Some critics used the footage to argue that the former American Idol winner’s career had suffered in recent years.
One viral post claimed Underwood “used to sell out large arenas, went full MAGA, and now performs for tens of people on a golf course.”
The criticism quickly gained traction, with other users piling on. “She’s been sounding awful since 2020,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “I also don’t remember the last time she had a hit record…”
A third user celebrated what they viewed as a career decline, writing, “I’m crying she really fell off LMFAOOOOO good.”
Carrie Underwood’s Trump Inauguration Performance Remains A Point Of Controversy
The renewed criticism also comes months after Underwood found herself at the center of a national political debate when she agreed to perform at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
In January 2025, the country star sang “America the Beautiful” during Trump’s swearing-in ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The performance generated headlines not only because of the political implications, but also because Underwood seamlessly adapted when a technical issue disrupted her backing track. Rather than stopping the performance, she continued singing a cappella and encouraged those in attendance to join her.
Ahead of the event, Underwood explained her decision in a statement that emphasized unity rather than politics. “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,” she said. “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.”
Underwood Once Said She Tries To Stay Out Of Politics
The appearance was notable because Underwood has spent much of her career avoiding public political affiliations. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, she pushed back on attempts to place her into a political camp.
“I feel like more people try to pin me places politically,” Underwood said at the time. “I try to stay far out of politics if possible, at least in public, because nobody wins. It’s crazy. Everybody tries to sum everything up and put a bow on it, like it’s black and white. And it’s not like that.”
Carrie Underwood’s Touring Numbers From A Few Years Ago
Throughout her career, Underwood has remained one of country music’s most successful live performers. Carrie Underwood’s website previously reported that her 2019 “Cry Pretty Tour 360” packed arenas across North America, including sold-out performances at Madison Square Garden, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The tour finished atop Pollstar’s LIVE75 rankings for average tickets sold among active tours worldwide.
More recently, Pollstar reported that Underwood’s 2022-2023 “Denim & Rhinestones Tour” continued drawing large arena crowds. One stop at Boston’s TD Garden sold 12,077 tickets and generated approximately $1.36 million in gross revenue, highlighting her ability to fill major venues years after first rising to fame on “American Idol.”
Despite the online claims that her career has stalled, Underwood remains active on the live-performance circuit. While she is not currently embarking on a full-scale arena tour, the country superstar continues to headline select festivals, special events, and residency-style appearances throughout 2026, with upcoming stops including Montana’s Wildlands Festival, Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House, Tanglewood in Massachusetts, and Iowa’s Velocity Festival.
Originally published on theblast.com