For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to the

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Other performers will include two of Trump’s musical favorites: opera singer Christopher Macchio, who will sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and country singer Lee Greenwood, known for his patriotic anthem, “God Bless the USA,” also played at Trump rallies.

Trump's second inauguration will be a more star-studded affair than his first in 2017, with top performers in country music and beyond slated to take the microphone and belt out a variety of patriotic tunes during the ceremonial event.

The president-elect's first inauguration struggled to get any well-known artists, but he’s seeing less opposition this time around. Here’s why.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn into office on Monday, and this inauguration appears to have a different atmosphere compared to his first in 2017, which reportedly faced challenges in securing high-profile performers.

Artists such as Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock and The Village People are bringing an eclectic soundtrack to the transfer of power ceremonies.