Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood’s Performance
Jimmy Carter’s memorial service on January 9, 2025, at the National in Washington,D.C., sparked controversy when Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon’s “Imagine.” The song’s lyrics, especially “Imagine there’s no heaven,” led many fans to criticize its suitability for a funeral. Some found it disrespectful, given Carter’s strong faith, while others defended it,noting it…