Donald Trump’s inauguration should also be “his disco dream”. At least that’s what Victor Willis of the Village People hopes. The band’s “cop” has said that the incoming US President will come to the Village People stage during the inauguration (January 20, 2025). To perform “YMCA” with him, the only remaining member of the New York troupe.
TMZ spoke with Victor Willis. Donald Trump will “100%” be on stage with them at the “MAGA Victory” rally on Sunday in Washington DC and at the Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday to “perform his absolute favorite jam “YMCA”.
Trump should go to the Village People stage:
Jason Aldeanthe with golf games friends Donald Trump and regular guest at Mar-a-Lago. The recently reunited 2000s country trio Rascal Flatts. And the Texan singer Parker McCollum. They are all among the country musicians performing at galas in Washington, DC. To celebrate the new president. The probably the first convicted criminals who will hold the office of President of the United States.
According to a statement from the Trump-Vance Induction Committee, Aldean is scheduled to perform at the Liberty Induction Ball. One of three official induction balls. The Commander in Chief Ball and the Starlight Ball are the other two. They come a few hours after Trump was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.
Aldean sstood side by side with Trump
Aldean and Trump’s relationship began in early 2022 when the singer of “Try That in a Small Town” attended a New Year’s Eve party at the president’s vacation home in Florida. And accompanied him on the golf course. Their male friendship has only continued to develop. Aldean stood side by side with Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. And introduced him in October at a rally in the country singer’s home state of Georgia.
These stars will appear at Trump’s inauguration
Rascal Flatts, the trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus, is scheduled to perform at the Commander-in-Chief Ball. LeVox, the band’s lead singer, performed solo at Trump’s first inauguration at the Veterans Inaugural Ball in 2017. McCollum is also part of the Commander-in-Chief cast.
“America the Beautiful”
News of Aldean and Rascal Flatts’ inauguration duties comes after the announcement that Carrie Underwood on January 6, 2021, during the inauguration at the U.S. Capitol, which was under siege by a violent mob of Trump supporters.
These stars will appear at Trump’s inauguration
In a statement, Underwood explained her decision to participate. “I love our country. And honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration. And to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we all come together in a spirit of unity. And have to look to the future.” Nevertheless, Underwood has also headwind receive. Particularly from the LGBTQ community, who were enthusiastic about her 2012 song ‘Love Wins’, which advocates for inclusion. “As a married person, I don’t know what it’s like to be told that I can’t marry someone I love and want to marry. I can’t imagine what that must feel like,” she said at the time.
Flag waver “Proud to Be an American”
In addition to Underwood will also Lee Greenwood perform at the inauguration ceremony already in 2017 and who will once again perform his trademark flag-waving song “Proud to Be an American”. Greenwood is currently selling an “Inauguration Day Edition” of his God Bless the USA Biblewhich was promoted by Trump.
A “Victory Rally” is planned for Sunday evening, the eve of the inauguration, with performances by Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus and the Village peoplewhose song “YMCA” was often played at Trump rallies, are scheduled to take place. In 2023 the band Village People issued a cease and desist order against the Trump campaign. Because of the use of their songs. But the disco band has apparently made a U-turn.
“We are announcing today that the Village People have accepted an invitation from President-elect Trump’s campaign to participate in the inauguration activities. “Including at least one event featuring President-elect Trump,” the band said in a statement, which included caricatures of a construction worker, a police officer and a cowboy.
“YMCA is a global anthem”
“We know this will not make some of you happy. But we believe that music should be performed without regard to politics. Our song YMCA is a global anthem. Which will hopefully help bring the country together after a turbulent and divided election campaign in which our preferred candidate lost.”
Victor Willis – the “policeman” and sometimes “naval officer” – is the only original member of the Village People. Also: Gavin DeGraw will headline the Starlight Ball.