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California rock legends reportedly haven't made up their mind whether to play
Grammy winner Celine Dion and Kiss have turned down invites to perform
Casino magnate Steve Wynn also tried to recruit Garth Brooks
Donald Trump is struggling to find anyone to play for him when he takes office
Mormon Tabernacle Choir and America's Got Talent singer have accepted invite

By Dailymail.com Reporter and Associated Press

Published: 12:36 EST, 22 December 2016 | Updated: 01:13 EST, 23 December 2016

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After a series of declined invitations to big-name acts, 'God only knows' if The Beach Boys will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington on January 20.

The legendary California rock group is still mulling over an invite to croon at The Donald's welcome bash after he takes the oath of office as president, Page Six reported.

The gossip site reports that a source close to the band, known for such classic hits as Surfin' USA and Good Vibrations, said that the members have yet to make up their minds.

Earlier on Thursday, French Canadian diva Celine Dion said 'non merci' when offered a chance to perform at the event.

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Bruce Johnston (left) and Mike Love (right) of The Beach Boys are seen above during a concert in Baltimore on February 17, 2016. The band is said to be mulling an offer to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20

The Grammy-winning singer, 48, has passed on taking the stage when the Celebrity Apprentice star is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States January 20.

According to TheWrap, Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn told Trump he could obtain the services of the My Heart Will Go On songstress to play in Washington, D.C. next month, but was unable to come through.

No-go: Celine Dion, 48, declined a chance to play at Donald Trump's inauguration, set for January 20. The singer looked stunning at her October 8 show in Las Vegas

Hands full: Trump's talent recruiters are finding it difficult to procure big names to take the stage to celebrate his swearing-in

It's a bust: Hotel owner Steve Wynn (left) reportedly told Trump he could bring in Dion, but was unable to persuade the Grammy-winner to take the stage for the president-elect

Not happening: Kiss, playing in Beverly Hills in April, will not be rocking on the stage in D.C.

Wynn also unsuccessfully attempted to recruit Garth Brooks, who formerly inked a residency contract with Wynn, to play at the event, sources told the outlet.

Others to reject offers to take the stage at the internationally-broadcast event include famed opera singer Andrea Bocelli and rock legend Elton John.

UNANSWERED PRAYERS: GARTH BROOKS SAYS NO TO TRUMP

Amid increasing desperation from the Trump transition team, country legend Garth Brooks was asked to perform at the inauguration earlier in December.

His spokesperson confirmed he entered into discussions with the Donald's team amid reports the president-elect was struggling to find any A-list stars to take part.

Brooks, 54, one of the world's best-selling solo artists, performed for Democrat Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009, along with a line-up that included Bruce Springsteen, U2, Beyonce, and Stevie Wonder.

'Garth has performed for the five living presidents,' his publicist Nancy Seltzer said on December 9.

'While rumor has it that he has been asked to perform for President-elect Trump, he has not been able to commit yet.'

Despite staying silent during the divisive election it was reported on Thursday 23 December that the icon had indeed turned down the opportunity to play.

This comes as slew of A-list stars refused to be associated with the swearing-in ceremony, including Elton John, Celine Dion and Kiss.

The famed rock band Kiss was confirmed not to be playing the event, Gene Simmons' wife Shannon Tweed told TMZ. Simmons added that the band was slated to be on a European tour coinciding with Trump's swearing-in.

The Republican's inauguration has been a tough sell to people in the show business industry, who generally lean left, as many of the acts who turned down the high-profile assignment did so out of not wanting to 'normalize' Trump's reign as president, a source told TheWrap.

Another big name in music, composer David Foster, said he 'politely declined' working on the historical event in a statement earlier this week.

As of Thursday, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and America's Got Talent personality Jackie Evancho, 16, has agreed to take the stage at the event. She told the TODAY show she was 'so excited' to take stage, predicting, It's going to be awesome.'

'I felt really honored to be able to sing for the office. It's a great honor for me.'

The Mormon church announced on its website Thursday that the 360-member volunteer choir will sing at the ceremony on Jan. 20.

The group has performed at a handful of other presidential inaugurals, including those of presidents George HW Bush, George W Bush and Ronald Reagan.

Mark Burnett, who produced Celebrity Apprentice for Trump, is in charge of putting together the inauguration, the outlet reported, noting that respected talent booker Suzanne Bender has been added to the team amid Trump's impatience with its early struggles to procure big name performers.

Disappointment: Donald Trump and his team approached Garth Brooks to play the inauguration ball - but the country legend turned them down

Boris Epshteyn, who is working as communications director for the inauguration, told the outlet via email that 'first-class entertainers are eager to participate in the inaugural events,' promising 'an exciting and uniting celebration of freedom and democracy.'