Country Singer Martina McBride Drops Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup Crumbles
Martina McBride and The Commodores have withdrawn from the 'Great American State Fair' as part of the Trump administration's 'Freedom 250' celebrations. McBride cited misleading information about the event's nonpartisan nature as her reason for dropping out. This marks the third act to exit the lineup, leaving only six performers scheduled to appear.
- ▪Martina McBride announced her withdrawal on social media, stating she was misled about the event's nonpartisan status.
- ▪The Commodores also pulled out, emphasizing they do not wish to affiliate with any political party.
- ▪The concert series has seen three acts drop out, reducing the lineup from nine to six performers.
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BreakingBusinessCountry Singer Martina McBride Drops Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup CrumblesByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 03:45am EDTToplineCountry singer Martina McBride and funk and soul group The Commodores pulled out of the “Great American State Fair” later this month, becoming the two latest acts to drop out of the event, which is being held as part of the Trump administration's “Freedom 250” celebrations.Martina McBride performs onstage during The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute To Anne Murray at Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.Getty ImagesKey FactsMcBride announced the move on social media saying she was initially asked to “perform at a nonpartisan…
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