Country music star Carrie Underwood and rapper Nelly experienced a decline in streaming numbers following their performances at Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration. According to entertainment data analysts Luminate, Underwood's music streams dropped 6% on January 20, falling from 1.55 million the previous Monday to 1.46 million on inauguration day.

Similarly, Nelly saw a comparable decline, with his streaming numbers decreasing from 1.63 million to 1.54 million. Both artists faced significant social media backlash for their participation in the event, with fans threatening to boycott their music.

Despite the streaming slump, both performers saw a slight increase in digital download sales, though neither topped 1,000 downloads that day. Underwood defended her decision, stating she was "honored to be a small part of this historic event" and hoped to promote unity.

Carrie Underwood, known for her chart-topping hits and powerful vocals, has had a celebrated career with numerous Carrie Underwood songs dominating the country music scene. Fans have often followed details about her personal life, including her marriage to Carrie Underwood's husband, NHL player Mike Fisher, and reports about incidents such as the Carrie Underwood house fire.

Curious about Carrie Underwood net worth? The country superstar remains one of the most successful artists in her genre. You can hear all of Carrie Underwood's music on her dedicated station on Country Music Radio on the YouRadio platform.