While Underwood sparked backlash among some Trump critics, Goldberg defended the "American Idol" star. "I stand behind her," she said. "If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace,

"The View" moderator said she "won't be watching" the inauguration, but supports Underwood's right to perform where she wants to amid fan backlash.

The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday backed country star Carrie Underwood’s upcoming performance at President-elect Trump’s inauguration. “If I believe I have the right to make up my mind

Carrie Underwood’s shocking decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week has found an unlikely supporter in Whoopi Goldberg.

Goldberg, an outspoken critic of Trump, defended Underwood’s right to perform while clarifying that she herself would not be watching, reported Entertainment Weekly. CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO PERFORM AT TRUMP INAUGURATION: After her decision was met with backlash from some, #TheView co-hosts weigh in. pic.twitter.com/sGOXbhpujq

I stand behind her. If I believe I have the right to make up my mind to go perform someplace, I believe they have the same right,” Goldberg said.

Carrie Underwood is expected to sing 'America the Beautiful' shortly before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on Monday.

Trump's second inauguration will be a more star-studded affair than his first in 2017, with top performers in country music and beyond slated to take the microphone and belt out a variety of patriotic tunes during the ceremonial event.

"There are several top tier country artists who support Trump, and I wish they'd finally have the balls to come forward," said John Rich.