Society / The late president celebrated the impact and influence of the song, which decries war, nationalism, and excesses of capitalism. John Nichols No American president, or post-president, thought more profoundly than did Jimmy Carter about the causes of war—and about the prospects for peace.

Nashville country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C.

Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon‘s “Imagine” during President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington D.C. on Thursday (Jan. 9). Few criticized the actual performance. In fact,

Southern Baptist Jimmy Carter’s funeral was marred by the singing of John Lennon’s “Imagine” at the National Cathedral. Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood performed the song at a Christian funeral in a Christian church.

The John Lennon classic was Jimmy Carter’s favorite song. David Osborne learned it some 35 years ago specifically to play it for the president.

The late former President Jimmy Carter reportedly held the 1971 John Lennon hit "Imagine" as his favorite tune. But its use as a song at his state funeral ceremony has set a firestorm on social ...

The country music couple were longtime friends of the former president and worked with his Habitat for Humanity charity

Country powerhouse duo Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood gave former President Jimmy Carter a touching send-off.

The married country music stars performed a rendition of the John Lennon ballad, which they previously performed at Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service in 2023.

The country singers played a rendition of "Imagine" by John Lennon, a reprise from their tribute to Rosalynn Carter at her funeral in 2023. As Brooks, 62, played the acoustic guitar, he harmonized with wife Yearwood, 60, while the funeral's choir provided background vocals on the song, one of the late president's favorites.

On Thursday, Nashville country music couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in Washington, D.C. The couple performed John Lennon's song ...