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Report: Trump 'Livid' That No Higher-Than-D-List Entertainers Willing To Perform At Inaugural
Uproxx.com ^ | • 12.22.16 | By: Chris Zois

Posted on 12/22/2016 2:08:52 PM PST by drewh

Donald Trump’s team has struggled to line up prime talent to perform at his inauguration, and he’s 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 don’t 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 it’s probably the last check they’re 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, it’s shaping up to be a rocking party.

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To: Wneighbor

Yes, Ted Nugent! Don't need anyone else.


141 posted on 12/22/2016 5:07:13 PM PST by Mogger (l chains)
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To: drewh

Does that mean we can eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts?


142 posted on 12/22/2016 5:08:37 PM PST by lowtaxsmallgov (This Administration has absolutely no idea how to grow an economy)
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To: drewh

I doubt he’s *livid*.

He’s probably laughing about it all.


143 posted on 12/22/2016 5:10:48 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: drewh

Kid Rock would be great (though, have him commit to a more family friendly set list )


144 posted on 12/22/2016 5:18:54 PM PST by mills044 (Don't Tread on Me)
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To: Little Ray

I second that motion.


145 posted on 12/22/2016 5:21:44 PM PST by CapnJack
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To: odawg
Have you ever had a B-52 fly over you at low altitude?
146 posted on 12/22/2016 5:47:52 PM PST by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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To: wright2bear

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.


147 posted on 12/22/2016 6:06:57 PM PST by RebelTXRose (Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us! PRAY THE ROSARY!)
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To: RebelTXRose

I really like Bocephus.


148 posted on 12/22/2016 6:10:17 PM PST by wright2bear (#NeverTrump is a mental disorder!)
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To: VitacoreVision

Oh, those tolerant libs!


149 posted on 12/22/2016 6:13:04 PM PST by Flaming Conservative
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To: drewh

Anthem Lights
Home Free


150 posted on 12/22/2016 6:14:16 PM PST by nevermorelenore ( I miss Reagan !)
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To: drewh

You’d be surprised at just how many country artists are liberals!


151 posted on 12/22/2016 6:14:55 PM PST by 2nd amendment mama (Self defense is a basic human right!)
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To: drewh

The Vocal Majority !!!


152 posted on 12/22/2016 6:15:16 PM PST by nevermorelenore ( I miss Reagan !)
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To: avenir

Josh Groban


153 posted on 12/22/2016 6:15:25 PM PST by Flaming Conservative
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To: Ragnar54

That group be STEAM, and they may still be around!


154 posted on 12/22/2016 6:22:42 PM PST by apostoli ("When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination." - Sowel)
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To: reagandemocrat

May I suggest “Post Modern Jukebox”...


155 posted on 12/22/2016 6:59:23 PM PST by Neidermeyer (Bill Clinton is a 5 star general in the WAR ON WOMEN and Hillary is his Goebbels.)
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Has anyone thought about asking the Dixie Chicks?


156 posted on 12/22/2016 7:02:46 PM PST by Jakarta ex-pat
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To: drewh

Looks like someone still listens to Dan Rather....


157 posted on 12/23/2016 2:56:00 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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