9 artists who reportedly turned down performing at Trump's inauguration

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The US presidential inauguration has been a major stage for popular music acts. Performers for recent Republican and Democratic presidential inaugural events have included Barbra Streisand, Ricky Martin, Beyoncé, and Kelly Clarkson.

Donald Trump's inaugural committee, however, has reportedly faced some difficulties booking A-list musicians for the president-elect's big day.

Elton John, Kiss, and Garth Brooks are among those who have refused offers to play the inauguration, according to various sources.

Currently, 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith are set to headline the pre-inauguration concert for Trump at the Lincoln Memorial on January 19.

Here are the artists who have reportedly turned down performing at the Trump inauguration:

Elton John

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A member of Trump's transition team said Elton John, who's said to be a favorite of Trump's, was set to perform at the inauguration, but John's own team made clear he will have nothing to do with the big day.

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Céline Dion

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TheWrap reported that Las Vegas hotelier Steve Wynn had tried to deliver the Canadian superstar singer for the inauguration, but she refused.

A spokesperson for Wynn said, however, that he was "not asked to book specific performers for the inauguration, nor did he ever a make a commitment to find specific performers."

Garth Brooks

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As with Dion, a source told TheWrap that Wynn tried to wrangle Brooks for the inauguration, but the country star declined.

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