Ariana Grande subtly shades Carrie Underwood’s inauguration performance

Michelle Vueges
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Ariana Grande subtly shades Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance

Ariana Grande apparently expressed her dissatisfaction with Carrie Underwood’s a cappella performance at the presidential inauguration through subtle comments on social media. Underwood’s rendition of “America the Beautiful” was met with mixed reactions, with some praising her effort while others, including Grande, hinted that it fell short of expectations. The incident has sparked a debate among fans and critics in the entertainment world.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson, an entertainment reporter, noted the nuanced shade cast by Grande in her coverage of the event. Neither singer has made a formal statement addressing the situation. However, the subtle exchange highlights the constant scrutiny that celebrities face, particularly during high-profile events like an inauguration.

The online buzz continues as many wait to see if any further interaction between the two stars will unfold. According to reports, Underwood was not pleased with how her performance went. She allegedly felt that she was not given the same level of respect as other singers have been in the past.

A source revealed that Underwood was dissatisfied with the limited space she was given, which left her feeling cramped and uncomfortable.

Grande’s subtle shade on social media

There was no elevated platform, and the American Idol winner “felt as if she was ushered in and out and had a mini hissy fit afterwards.” The insider added, “She felt like she was literally just in a room with people all around her and a microphone.

This threw off the acoustics.”

Underwood was also forced to improvise and sing a cappella after a music glitch and several minutes of awkward silence. “You know the words—help me out here,” she told the crowd as she sang an abbreviated version of the song. While Underwood did her best to save the day, it seems she would rather forget the entire event.

Underwood has not shared any post-event photos or commentary on her Instagram. Her silence speaks volumes after her decision to perform for Donald Trump brought some criticism from fans who thought she should have stayed out of the political discourse. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Underwood has a net worth of $120 million.

She rose to fame in 2005 when she won the fourth season of American Idol and has since become one of the talent show’s biggest success stories. Her debut album “Some Hearts” holds the record for the bestselling solo female debut album in country music history. Underwood has also branched out into other areas, including endorsement deals, a fitness clothing brand, and a published book.

She has been married to former hockey player Mike Fisher since 2010, and they live in Tennessee with their two sons.

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