Carrie Underwood, the beloved country music star, finds herself at the center of controversy after agreeing to perform “America the Beautiful” at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as reported by Fox News.

On Tuesday’s episode of The View, co-host Joy Behar took aim at Underwood, questioning her patriotism for participating in the event.

“She says, ‘I love our country,’” Behar remarked with an incredulous tone.

“How do you love your country and support and normalize somebody who was a convicted felon who really wants to destroy the country, in my opinion? I don’t understand how you say you love your country at the same time that you normalize this convicted felon.”

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Underwood’s performance is scheduled for January 20, but the backlash from Behar didn’t go unchallenged.

Fellow co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin defended Underwood’s decision, emphasizing the millions of Americans who voted for Trump and love their country.

“I would not be the person to say don’t do it, because I believe in free speech and everything about it. I personally would not do it. No one’s asked me, but that’s another story,” Behar retorted, making it clear that she wouldn’t lend her voice to the inauguration even if invited.

Despite Behar’s criticism, not all of The View’s hosts piled on.

Co-host Sunny Hostin expressed respect for Underwood’s choice. “I think art is art, and, you know, you have a right to perform where you want to perform,” she said.

Hostin added humorously, “I agree with you, I can’t sing a lick and I have not been asked, but if I were asked, it would be a hard no.”

Whoopi Goldberg also chimed in, defending Underwood’s autonomy.

“People do what they do for whatever reasons,” she said.

“It’s like Joe and Mika. They felt that’s what they needed to do, and I got to stand behind them, you know, and I stand behind her.”

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Underwood, for her part, remains unfazed by the backlash. In a statement to the Associated Press, she expressed her honor in performing at the historic event.

“I love our country and am 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 must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

Joining Underwood at the inaugural events are Lee Greenwood and the Village People, the latter famous for their song “Y.M.C.A.,” a staple at Trump rallies.

In a statement on Facebook, the Village People reminded their audience that “music is to be performed without regard to politics.”

While critics like Behar might not agree with Underwood’s decision, it’s clear that the country star isn’t shying away from controversy in her commitment to honoring her nation.