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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4 — the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — entertainers including Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise and Dolly Parton have publicly declared their patriotism through performances, philanthropy and social media.
America250 events have been underway across the country for more than a year in advance of Saturday's milestone.
Underwood and McEntire Lead Performer Tributes Carrie Underwood, 43, drew attention last week when she posted a video of a 1,800-flag display near her Tennessee property to Instagram, writing that she "can't believe I get to live here." The country star previously performed "America the Beautiful" a cappella at the U.S.
Capitol Rotunda during President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025 after technical difficulties disrupted the planned arrangement, inviting the crowd to sing along.
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