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John Rich says Jelly Roll knew his candid political comments on Jimmy Kimmel could cost him a large portion of his country music audience, arguing that authenticity in the genre often triggers backlash. Jelly Roll has since clarified that while he leans left on some issues, he remains a centrist Christian country artist, sparking discussion about how outspoken artists are handled by fans and the industry.
John Rich says Jelly Roll understood that speaking out on political issues could alienate a large portion of his fanbase, pointing to the backlash after his Jimmy Kimmel appearance. Rich argues the singer’s candor reflects authenticity and compares it to country legends, while Jelly Roll has said he leans left on some issues but remains largely middle-of-the-road. The former country star notes the controversy may stem from fans feeling blindsided by his beliefs; Fox News Digital reached out for comment from Jelly Roll’s team.
Country star John Rich warns Nashville's Lower Broadway could go dark as a 2025 property reappraisal boosted values and a 26% hike above the revenue-neutral tax rate hits longtime venues, with Acme Feed & Seed facing a tax bill near $600,000 and closures like Nashville Underground cited; city officials defend valuations, and state leaders are considering a special session to shield live music ahead of the 2030 Super Bowl.
Country music star John Rich expressed empathy for Morgan Wallen following his arrest in Nashville, urging him to seek guidance and turn his life around. Wallen was charged with reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct after allegedly throwing a chair from a rooftop bar. This is not Wallen's first run-in with the law, as he was previously arrested outside another Nashville bar in 2020. Wallen's attorney confirmed his cooperation with authorities, and the singer has a tour scheduled in the coming weeks.
Country music star John Rich has spoken out on Garth Brooks' decision not to ban Bud Light from his soon-to-open bar in Nashville, despite the beer brand facing boycotts over a partnership with a transgender influencer. Rich, who has stated that he won't be stocking the beer at his own bar in the city, offered a measured response, saying that Brooks has always been the guy that said, "everybody come to my show." Brooks has said that he wants his bar to be a place where people feel safe and like one another, and that he will serve every brand of beer.
Garth Brooks has stated that his new bar in Nashville, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk, will serve every brand of beer and prioritize safety and manners for patrons. This comes as celebrity bar owners John Rich and Kid Rock have pulled Bud Light from their Nashville businesses after the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Brooks has been an ally to the LGBTQ community dating back to the 1990s and has spoken out against homophobia and racism. He also touched on the lack of airplay for women on country music radio stations and is launching a radio station called Sevens Radio in partnership with TuneIn this summer.
Country music star John Rich has commented on Garth Brooks' decision to serve "every brand of beer" at his upcoming Nashville bar amid Bud Light's recent controversy. Rich believes Brooks is likely trying to bring a divided country back together. Brooks' Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk is still under construction, but once it opens, "every brand of beer" will be available. Bud Light has faced backlash from consumers, with sales declining by 23.9% compared to a year ago.
Garth Brooks insists that his new bar in Nashville will serve every brand of beer, including Bud Light, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the beer brand's partnership with a transgender TikTok star. While musicians John Rich and Kid Rock have taken a stance against Bud Light, Brooks wants his bar to be a safe and welcoming place for all customers. Bud Light has seen declining sales in recent weeks, and retailers may be forced to make shelf space reallocations if sales continue to decline leading up to July 4.
Country singer John Rich has removed Bud Light from his Redneck Riviera Bar & BBQ in Nashville, following a boycott of the beer brand by Kid Rock and Travis Tritt. The boycott was sparked by a video posted by transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney, in which she showed a personalised can of Bud Light featuring her face. Rich said the decision was based on business and consumer demand, rather than politics, and that sales of Bud Light had "fallen dramatically" at his bar.
Country music singer John Rich is boycotting Bud Light after the beer maker partnered with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney in a promotional campaign. Rich, who owns a bar in Nashville, pulled cases of Bud Light from his establishment after customers stopped ordering it. The campaign has been criticised on social media, with some users accusing the brand of pushing gender propaganda. Bud Light's vice president of marketing, Alissa Heinerscheid, defended the move, saying it was part of an effort to update the brand's image with inclusivity.
Country music star John Rich pulled Bud Light from his Nashville bar as part of a boycott against the brand for partnering with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney in a promotional campaign. Rich said that customers are king and if they aren't ordering a product, it's time to put something else in its place. Bud Light's VP of marketing defended the partnership, saying it was an attempt to update the brand's humor with inclusivity. The controversial move has sparked both outrage and praise on social media.
Country singers John Rich and Travis Tritt have joined Kid Rock in boycotting Anheuser-Busch after the company released a statement criticizing the musician's use of a homophobic slur during a recent concert. The company has since apologized for the statement, but the boycotts continue.