On the same call, Kid Rock said Trump also talked with him about whether to hold his inauguration ceremony indoo

“President Trump’s invitation for dinner included bringing a couple of friends. Asked why I invited Kid Rock and Ted Nugent, I joked, ‘Because Jesus was booked,’” Palin wrote in a post on her website after the visit, per the New York Times.

Dressed in sunglasses, drinking a beer, and smoking a "victory cigar", Kid Rock shared a characterically positive assessment of the new President.

Kid Rock, who has been outspoken about his conservative views , was referring to his performance at the 2009 Youth Inaugural Ball , held after Barack Obama ’s first swearing-in. Kanye West and Fall Out Boy were among the other music acts at that event.

From Carrie Underwood and Billy Ray Cyrus to Village People and Nelly, here are musical acts that performed at President Donald Trump's inauguration events.

BBC News journalist Caitríona Perry was invited out by rapper Kid Rock during a live broadcast covering Donald Trump's Inauguration Day. The awkward moment left Perry and viewers embarrassed.

Michelle Obama ’s decision to skip President Donald Trump ’s inauguration isn’t sitting well with Kid Rock, who performed at the Jan. 20 event. Speaking with Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Thursday, the rock musician tore into the former first lady and implied her absence was disrespectful of Trump.