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Garth Brooks calls out Bigots (Original Post) brettdale Jun 2023 OP
It's gratifying to see pushback against the bigots EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #1
Some C&W artists do show strength... Think. Again. Jun 2023 #3
Some, yes EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #9
I'd Go NowISeetheLight Jun 2023 #2
And they still will never be treated as badly as The Dixie Chicks were treated by the asswipes. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2023 #4
The Chicks didn't have qute the $$$ that Garth has. dawg Jun 2023 #13
Which, honestly, makes it even more brave to tell the truth. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2023 #14
Hopefully others will follow. twodogsbarking Jun 2023 #5
eggsclllent .his buisness , he can sell anything he wants to. AllaN01Bear Jun 2023 #6
And that is down right unamerican BOSSHOG Jun 2023 #7
Thank you for your assistance EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #10
Good on Brooks, but Deminpenn Jun 2023 #8
Not a Rebl2 Jun 2023 #11
Have you guys seen this artist? ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #12

EYESORE 9001

(25,930 posts)
1. It's gratifying to see pushback against the bigots
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 06:00 AM
Jun 2023

Well done to Garth Brooks, who could have taken the easy path and acted like most other C&W artists: promote an image of machismo. He could have done nothing - and in fact no one else from that genre has said or done bupkus - and that’s why this is a truly news.

Think. Again.

(8,078 posts)
3. Some C&W artists do show strength...
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 07:23 AM
Jun 2023
Kelsea Ballerini catches heat for ‘woke’ CMT Awards performance with drag queens
Kelsea Ballerini performs onstage backed by four drag queens


By Nardine SaadStaff Writer
April 3, 2023 11:28 AM PT

Kelsea Ballerini drew heat and praise Sunday night after featuring all-star drag queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” during a colorful performance at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.

Full story: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-03/kelsea-ballerini-drag-queens-2023-cmt-awards-drag-race-stars

EYESORE 9001

(25,930 posts)
9. Some, yes
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 08:33 AM
Jun 2023

I won’t insist that C&W artists speak out against bigotry any more. I didn’t like when calls for all Muslims to denounce islamic terrorism, regardless of involvement. For that reason, I’ll let the C&W community speak their minds or remain silent.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)
4. And they still will never be treated as badly as The Dixie Chicks were treated by the asswipes.
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 07:47 AM
Jun 2023

But still, to Brooks.

dawg

(10,624 posts)
13. The Chicks didn't have qute the $$$ that Garth has.
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 10:56 AM
Jun 2023

I'm sure the Chicks weren't exacly broke, but Garth has "f*ck you" money.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,106 posts)
14. Which, honestly, makes it even more brave to tell the truth.
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 11:19 PM
Jun 2023

When you don't have it to lose and speak up, it's hard.

BOSSHOG

(37,046 posts)
7. And that is down right unamerican
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 08:28 AM
Jun 2023

You should have all sales approved by the culture committee. Ya know, the trash who drink Bud light when nobody’s watching.

EYESORE 9001

(25,930 posts)
10. Thank you for your assistance
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 08:38 AM
Jun 2023

in this never ending endeavor to seize the narrative. The record of true patriots will prevail - not the lies of MAGAtry.

Rebl2

(13,492 posts)
11. Not a
Sat Jun 10, 2023, 10:50 AM
Jun 2023

CW fan, but there are a few I like like G. Brooks and Trisha Yearwood as well as Brad Paisley and his wife actress Kimberly Williams. They seem to be kind to all and want to give back to their community.

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