Martina McBride Withdraws From Freedom 250 DC Concerts Amid Backlash Over Trump Ties
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Martina McBride became the fourth artist to withdraw from the Freedom 250 concerts in Washington, D.C., saying the event’s nonpartisan framing was misleading amid backlash over ties to Donald Trump; other performers (Morris Day, Young MC, Commodores) have also pulled out, while Vanilla Ice remains on the bill as organizers promote the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States.
- Martina McBride Is Fourth Performer to Exit 'Freedom 250' Shows in D.C. Variety
- Young MC and Morris Day Pull Out of Freedom 250 Concerts The New York Times
- Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts LancasterOnline
- Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America's 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced CBS News
- Who's in? Who's out? See the lineup so far for Freedom 250 State Fair Yahoo News New Zealand
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