Carrie Underwood triumphs at Trump inauguration after musical mishap

Tapped to perform "America the Beautiful" at the 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, held this year inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Underwood was escorted inside and awaited her musical cue to begin singing in front of Trump, his family, distinguished politicians and other celebrities.

But no cue would come.

For a fleeting moment, an instrumental track played before cutting out. Underwood, positioned in front of former President Biden, quickly ascertained that something was awry, leaving her to improvise. Video circulating online shows the country star speaking with someone on the production team saying, "I can just sing it." 

"If you know the words, help me out here," she then prefaced before beginning the song. Following her performance, she clapped for those before her who'd sung along, before turning around and shaking Biden's hand.

"This pretty much sums up the spirit of America. When you're faced with a problem, you don't stop. You keep moving ahead - proudly. Kudos to @carrieunderwood. Well done!" another user posted. "She just demonstrated Trump's words... We will overcome any challenge and win!" another wrote.

"I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."

WATCH: CARRIE UNDERWOOD PERFORMS 'AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL' AT PRESIDENT TRUMP'S INAUGURATION 

A representative for Underwood did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.