I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me.

I was there for the people and we had a blast.

Thats called rock n roll!!!

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Billy Ray Cyrus on stage during the Liberty Inaugural Ball where President Donald Trump is expected later in the evening on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Billy Ray Cyrus at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Cyrus referred to Underwood mid-performance, who had to sing without a prerecorded track after a technical error.