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Kid Rock’s ‘MAGA fest’ cancels date after artists pull out following backlash

Kid Rock defends 'lip syncing' backlash at Turning Point USA Super Bowl halftime performance
  • Rock the Country Festival, a music tour launched by Kid Rock and labelled a "MAGA fest," has cancelled its upcoming stop in Anderson, South Carolina.
  • The cancellation occurred after several artists, including Ludacris, Morgan Wade, and Shinedown, withdrew from the lineup due to fan backlash and concerns about creating "further division."
  • Festival organisers stated they were "truly disappointed" but refused to put on a show that "doesn’t meet the standard they deserve" for their fans.
  • Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns expressed disappointment, highlighting the event's significant economic impact on the region in previous years.
  • Ticket holders for the cancelled South Carolina date can either transfer their tickets to another festival stop with a merchandise voucher or request a full refund.
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