Martina McBride drops out of Freedom 250 concert in DC: ‘Turned out to be misleading’
Martina McBride has withdrawn from the Freedom 250 concert series, citing misleading information about the event's nonpartisan nature. She expressed disappointment that the festival, intended to celebrate America's 250th birthday, has become divisive. Other artists have also canceled their performances, while some remain committed to the event.
- ▪Martina McBride dropped out of the Freedom 250 concert series, claiming it was misleading.
- ▪She was scheduled to perform on June 25, the opening night of the festival.
- ▪Other artists, including Bret Michaels, have also canceled their performances due to concerns about the event's divisiveness.
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Music Martina McBride drops out of Freedom 250 concert in DC: ‘Turned out to be misleading’ By Adam Silverstein Published May 29, 2026, 6:22 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Country star Martina McBride has dropped out of the Freedom 250 concert series one day after it was announced, claiming the event celebrating America’s 250th birthday was “misleading.” The singer revealed Thursday that she would no longer appear at the President Trump-affiliated Freedom 250 Presents: The Great American State Fair, the free 16-day festival set to take over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with concerts, military tributes and patriotic bashes for America’s 250th anniversary.
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