Posted on 12/22/2016 2:08:52 PM PST by drewh
Donald Trumps team has struggled to line up prime talent to perform at his inauguration, and hes reportedly livid as a result.
Mark Burnett, who created and produced The Apprentice, is overseeing the inauguration festivities, and even he seems to be grasping at straws. So, he brought in talent recruiter Suzanne Bender, who is a former booker on Dancing With the Stars and American Idol, to help. Her arrival is seen as a hail mary shakeup to satisfy the unhappy Trump mere weeks before the inauguration.
A number of top-list performers, including Garth Brooks, Elton John, and Andrea Bocelli, were asked to take part in the Inauguration festivities but declined. Bocelli seemed to be on the verge of saying yes but reportedly passed after pressure from fans. This does appear to be a common concern among performers, as they dont want to normalize Trump and alienate their own fanbase. Dixie Chicks manager Simon Renshaw clued The Wrap in about Trump-related fears for performers: If anyone does do it, I hope that the check that they get is in the nine figures. Because its probably the last check theyre ever going to get.
Despite their difficulties, there are apparently a few acts that will participate. Consequence of Sound reveals that the lineup includes the following acts: The American Gentleman; The Reagan Years (one of the HOTTEST 80s cover bands); wedding band The Mixx; DJ Freedom; and The Star Spangled Singers. In a late breaking bit of news, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced that The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be performing during the festivities. So, its shaping up to be a rocking party.
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Does that mean we can eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts?
I doubt he’s *livid*.
He’s probably laughing about it all.
Kid Rock would be great (though, have him commit to a more family friendly set list )
I second that motion.
How about Hank Williams, Jr? Wasn’t he the first one fired for not being politically correct a few years ago? I would love to see him performing again.
I really like Bocephus.
Oh, those tolerant libs!
Anthem Lights
Home Free
You’d be surprised at just how many country artists are liberals!
The Vocal Majority !!!
Josh Groban
That group be STEAM, and they may still be around!
May I suggest “Post Modern Jukebox”...
Has anyone thought about asking the Dixie Chicks?
Looks like someone still listens to Dan Rather....
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