Poison? More artists flee Trump-linked US anniversary concerts

‘It’s a no for me,’ singer Morris Day wrote on social media

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Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.

"The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event," claimed rapper Young MC.

At least six of nine musical acts have exited a Trump-affiliated concert series celebrating the U.S

The upcoming Great American State Fair has been hit with a wave of cancellations, as more artists are pulling out of the “Freedom 250” event after concerns emerged over the…

The Poison rocker and The Commodores are the latest acts to leave the lineup for the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall amid political backlash.

Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president’s tense history with the entertainment industry

Nearly all of the artists announced for President Donald Trump's 'Freedom 250' concert series have either pulled out or disputed their participation,

The Commodores, Martina McBride, Morris Day & the Time and Bret Michaels are among the performers who have publicly distanced themselves from the concert series.

Poison? More artists flee Trump-linked US anniversary concerts

Donald Trump offered to perform at his upcoming Freedom 250 concert as scheduled artists continued to drop out.

Wary of seeming partisan, musicians have pulled out of the lineup in recent days.Show Caption

US President Donald Trump has suggested replacing a planned concert series marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political-style rally after a string of performers…

President Donald Trump may cancel concerts planned for America's 250th anniversary. Several artists have withdrawn from the event. Trump is considering a speech and rally instead.…

US President Donald Trump will personally launch the Great American State Fair next month after several musical acts withdrew from the event, citing concerns over its political…

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, claiming he could draw larger audiences than Elvis Presley, said on...

A senior administration official described the rollout of the concerts as “a mess” with at least five musicians dropping out in less than a week.

Artists withdraw from 'nonpartisan' America250 event, citing misleading political ties. Trump's rally to replace canceled performances.

The Trump-backed Freedom 250 concert series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary has been hit by a wave of artist withdrawals, sparking online mockery.