Posted on 12/22/2016 1:08:55 PM PST by drewh
While Some Singers Dodge Trump Inauguration, Country Music Is Really Stepping Up for America
Questions have been swirling around who will be performing for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
At times, it's been difficult to tell if the chatter's been more about rumors being silenced or critics being appeased. Over the past couple of weeks, once a name gets leaked, angry people respond, and a denial then then issued.
Andrea Bocelli experienced the backlash himself when #BoycottBocelli began after his name surfaced as a possible inauguration performer:
The denial part began when Page Six reported:
“Andrea Bocelli will not perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Page Six has exclusively learned — because of backlash over the gig.”
The tenor's alleged inauguration performance was supposed to be a duet with “America's Got Talent” runner-up, Jackie Evancho, who has been confirmed as the one singing the national anthem.
When asked if he would perform for Trump's inauguration ceremony, legendary Garth Brooks avoided answering with a firm yes or no, telling TMZ, “I don't know. I haven't been asked."
But he did give Trump fans — and fans of country music — a little hope when he admitted his mind was open:
"It's always about serving, ya know. It's what you do.”
Brooks might not be officially slated to perform during the president-elect's inauguration, but other artists from the country music world have proudly stepped up and will join in for the swearing-in festivities.
Country Music Nation reported that superstar duo Big & Rich will be showing their support for Trump as headliners for an Inauguration Night charity event.
The Randy Rogers Band will take the stage January 19th, the day before the Inauguration, for a performance at the 2017 Black Tie and Boot Presidential Inaugural Ball.
Big & Rich member John Rich heads into his presidential performance with a bond already established with Trump.
The two worked together on Trump's hit TV show “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2011. That season, Rich walked away from Trump's series as the winner, where he raised $1.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Gene Simons?
Carrie Underwood wouldn’t and won’t do it. She couldn’t handle the backlash against her career. Besides, I’m not so sure she is a Trump fan. She belongs to a liberal church and is pro-gay marriage.
I read several years ago a McGraw statement: I wish Bill Clinton could be king!
No McGraw for me ever since.
Charlie Daniels....Hank Williams...Ronnie Dunn....
Should have asked Hank Williams JR. Hard core conservative.
Then had Military bands from all 5 branches with Patriotic songs.
Gatlin Brothers, Alabama American Pride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdE1OiPxcb0, Statler’s More than a Name on a Wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8tjba__SBA all PRO American and Lee Greenwood God Bless the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD4RFjmlzcQ. Aaron Tippin - Where The Stars & Stripes & The Eagle Fly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzHQjZJJQ0
Make it a PRO AMERICAN NIGHT! This Gatlin song would drive the Libtards nuts
“An American with A Remington”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWtRpJucx3U&feature=youtu.be
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