Garth Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood performed the John Lennon song "Imagine" at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral service at Washington National Cathedral.

Their close personal relationship with President Carter and his late wife Rosalynn made Brooks and Yearwood great candidates for a tribute. Together, the two couples worked for Habitat for Humanity's Carter Work Project for decades, and the late president spoke often about how much he adored Yearwood's voice. The problem was the song.

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

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have come under fire for their performance at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9. The married country music stars sang a rendition of John Lennon's 1971 track, "Imagine", but their song choice angered many fans who thought it was inappropriate for a memorial inside an Episcopal cathedral.

Country music legend Garth Brooks is facing legal challenges, but he still paid tribute to his longtime friend, the late President Jimmy Carter.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood made a surprise joint appearance at President Jimmy Carter's funeral. The couple performed together while celebrating the life of longtime friend Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington D.

Brooks and Yearwood performed the same song just over a year prior at the funeral for Carter’s wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood delivered a moving rendition of “Imagine” by John Lennon to honor late former President Jimmy Carter. Carter’s funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday (January 9).

I have a feeling that wasn’t jimmy’s decision,' one viewer guessed after viewing the cover others declared to be 'lovely.'

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood honored former President Jimmy Carter with a performance of John Lennon's 'Imagine' during the national funeral.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood attended President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, where they performed, three months after Brooks was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit.