Nelly also spoke about his experience as a child on a military base in Texas, praising his family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. “If these people can give [their] life for the office, Nelly can perform,” he said. “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

Rapper Nelly defends his participation in Donald Trump's inaugural ball by clarifying that the decision has 'no political implications' and is 'not to influence any particular political opinion'. The rapper is joined by Carrie Underwood,

Nelly will be performing at president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ball on Jan. 20, an inside source has confirmed to Billboard.

Gavin DeGraw, best known for his song "I Don't Want to Be," which became the theme for "One Tree Hill," said he was proud to support President Trump at his inauguration.

Sullivan County native Gavin DeGraw received some fan backlash this week. There were some high profile performers at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. A variety of musical performers were part of the event for the 47th president of the United States including Carrie Underwood,

Rapper Nelly faces backlash for performing at President Trump's second-term inauguration, defending his decision as respect for the presidency, not politics, amid criticism for coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr.

Gavin DeGraw shared photos of himself performing ... the Village People and Nelly entertained at the Liberty Ball. DeGraw is probably best known for his 2003 hit "I Don’t Want to Be," which ...

Donald Trump will be once again be sworn in as president on Monday. His team has curated an interesting lineup of performers for the inauguration festivities, including Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean,

Trump’s inauguration performers include Carrie Underwood, Village People and Lee Greenwood.

Hip-hop artist Nelly is set to perform at one of the president-elect’s three inaugural balls after he’s sworn in earlier on Monday.

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .

Several other well-known artists are performing at one of the inaugural balls including Rascal Flatts, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Aldean, The Village People and Nelly. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a pre-inaugural "Crypto Ball" on Friday night .