Paramore's Hayley Williams Rejects Tennessee Honor in Solidarity with Allison Russell, Denouncing State's Racism

Paramore's Hayley Williams rejected an honor from the Tennessee House of Representatives in solidarity with musician Allison Russell after the GOP blocked a resolution to honor Russell. Williams and Paramore will not accept any acknowledgment until Russell is given the same recognition, citing the state leadership's blatant racism as embarrassing and cruel. Russell, a talented musician and songwriter, has been vocal against anti-LGBTQ legislation in Tennessee and has received support from Williams and others in the music industry.