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Music stars show support for Women's March and encourage people to 'raise their voices'

Today will see the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump into the White House and many music stars have been vocal on social media about this occasion.

Proceedings will get underway this afternoon, but there will be a Women's March in Washington D.C. tomorrow (January 21) where women will protest their freedom and rights.

Lots of influential artists have been posting messages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram about both Trump's term as President and the Women's March, and we have rounded up some of the comments here. 

Beyoncé recently weighed in on the Women's March and shared the following words of encouragement with her fans on Facebook: “Together with Chime for Change, we raise our voices as mothers, as artists, and as activists. As #GlobalCitizens, we can make our voices heard and turn awareness into meaningful action and positive change. #WomensMarch.”

Songstress Lauren Jauregui, of Fifth Harmony fame, shared a post with her followers on Instagram about the Women's March and explained that it's "so important" to stand up and be responsible for America's future:

"With this new administration and all of the corruption fuelled decisions they will make for their personal interest, it is so important for all of our voices to be heard. For our presence to be felt and be overwhelmingly peaceful, truthful, and persistent. We have a responsibility, each and every single one of us, to be the change we wish to see. There is no progression without outspoken, PEACEFUL opposition."

She added: "I march because I believe in the founding principles of America, in Liberty and Justice for ALL. I believe in an America that can refuse and reject hatred and systematic oppression. I believe that we have the power to recreate a system where we are ALL granted the equal right to be free from the burden of the enslavement of capitalism, where we can all be profitable and still find the time to make sure we're sane and safe. I believe in every single one of us who's voices refuse to be quiet in the face of such intolerable injustice. I BELIEVE IN WOMEN and the Matriarchy and finding a solution for our dying earth. I believe that our radical ideas are the shaping of the future and I can't wait to march and sing alongside all of my fellow humans present in harmony and love as we protest the oncoming wave of a hard revolutionary fight for justice. I'm READYYYY. MUCH LOVE AND I HOPE I SEE U DERRR."

Fiona Apple created an anti-Trump chant with composer Michael Whalen, entitled 'Tiny Hands', in which she sings "we don't want your tiny hands/anywhere near our underpants". 

Hitmaker Lily Allen shared a Spotify playlist on Twitter made up from songs such as R.E.M.'s 'It's The End Of The World As We Know It' and 'World War None!' by Frank Sinatra, and simply captioned it: "I made a playlist for The Donald's big day."

The Women's March in Washington D.C. will see live performances from the likes of Janelle Monáe and Maxwell, and you can find out more information about it by clicking here

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Listen to Fiona Apple's anti-Trump chant here:

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