How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
Village People Set to Perform Iconic “Y.M.C.A.” At Trump Inauguration Events
The iconic band Village People have announced that they will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration events..
Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
Village People, led by San Diego’s Victor Willis, to perform at Trump inauguration
What led to disco-music icons the Village People’s decision to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump, after previously objecting to his use of the group’s music? Money and a
LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The Village People’s decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump ’s inaugural ball and rally, has sparked backlash due to the band’s ties to the LGBT+ community. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Village People to perform at Trump’s Inaugural-Eve Ball
Village People's catchy hit, "Y.M.C.A" has inspired a viral social media "Trump dance". The group will perform at Turning Point USA's Inaugural-Eve Ball.
'Bring the country together': Village People defend performing for Trump inauguration
"We believe it's now time to bring the country together with music." The Village People, whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Monday's inauguration.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump Inauguration
The band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguratio…
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s ...
Iconic ‘70s band playing Trump inauguration knows fans won’t be happy
The lead singer hopes the hit song will help "bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign." ...
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Village People to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Events
"Macho Man" and "Y.M.C.A." were popular song choices at Trump campaign rallies during his 2020 and 2024 campaign rallies.