Lee Greenwood said Friday that performing at this weekend's NRA convention would be an "endorsement" just days after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
The "God Bless the USA" singer joined "Fox & Friends" to address his decision to cancel his appearance at the event in Houston.
A day after "American Pie" singer Don McLean pulled out of the annual National Rifle Association convention, Larry Gatlin, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Greenwood announced they would also not perform.
Greenwood cited the timing of the Texas shooting as his reason for pulling out of the NRA convention. He said he and other artists had signed deals to play at the event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021.
"The unfortunate shooting in Texas took place at a very bad time. And for me to go and play at the NRA just days after the shooting would be an endorsement. And people would then deem that as, I like this weapon. And obviously, that weapon killed kids. And I just couldn't go," he told hosts Brian Kilmeade, Pete Hegseth and Ainsley Earhardt.
"During this Memorial Day Weekend, we should also remember the servicemen and women, and first responders who’ve given their lives to protect our great country," Greenwood told Fox News Digital.
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Greenwood says "that weapon killed kids."
#1: StraitGate To: NeoconsNailed (#0)
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StraitGate posted on 2022-05-27 23:35:43 Reply Private Reply
#2: Esso To: StraitGate, 4um (#0)
Technically he's correct, but he forgot about the defective nut behind the trigger.
Greenwood is an old man, 78, not that far behind the dementia-riddled nut behind the US government. Maybe he's losing it, not unlike The Bidet, or he's trying to protect his family from the cancel culture mob. I worry about that myself.
I kinda doubt that Lee's turned into a bad man all of the sudden, maybe he's afraid of entering a no-win situation. He's probably got a lot more than me to lose, but I think there's still might be a way to win this "culture war."
Esso posted on 2022-05-27 23:52:57 Reply Private Reply
#3: Esso To: StraitGate, Christine, 4um (#1)
I used to tease Christine unmercifully with his song years ago. Never been a fan of Greenwood, but never met a Christine or Christa (my tax gal) that I didn't love.
Christa got a platinum rose with petals in a silver metalflake reminiscent of WY1 after this season. You know what I'm talkin' about.
Esso posted on 2022-05-27 23:59:30 Reply Private Reply
#4: StraitGate To: Esso, NeoconsNailed (#2)
"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required." -- Luke 12:48
Greenwood has a national audience; if he were the 2nd Amendment supporter he professes to be he would "stand up next [us] and defend [gun rights] still today." Oh, he loves the USA, but not so much that wants you and me to be permitted the weapons to effectively defend ourselves and our families against government tyranny and civilian violent felons.
Fie on him and all his despicable ilk.
StraitGate posted on 2022-05-28 00:10:16 Reply Private Reply
#5: Esso To: StraitGate (#4)
I agree, man. I'm not sure what 'fie' means though.
I think he's a scared, old man. That certainly doesn't justify his turnaround, but he's used up. (Edit 2) He needs to fade away.
Esso posted on 2022-05-28 00:16:07 Reply Private Reply
#6: NeoconsNailed To: StraitGate (#1)
Pleasantly shocked to see Don McLean was going to perform -- certainly the only folkie that ever will.
NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-05-30 21:50:18 Reply Private Reply
#7: NeoconsNailed To: StraitGate (#4)
Who knows, Greasewood's ditty's so mindlessly peecee and delusional maybe the CIA paid him to concoct it.
NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-05-30 21:59:47 Reply Private Reply
#8: Esso To: NeoconsNailed, 4um (#7)
Ever hear of the "Mockingbird Program?"
Me neither.
Good to see you.
(Edit) I thought you might be dead. Glad you're not.
Esso posted on 2022-05-30 22:06:38 Reply Private Reply
#9: NeoconsNailed To: Esso (#8)
en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Project_Mockingbird
NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-05-30 22:25:11 Reply Private Reply
#10: StraitGate To: NeoconsNailed (#7)
Regarding youtube: they'd surely ban me anon. You might recall my #2 saying that if she were a student at BJU and she didn't get thrown out in the first 15 minutes she would consider her life a complete failure?
Edit: Found NN's 'Proud to Be an American': A Line-by-Line Inquest
freedom4um.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=259868
StraitGate posted on 2022-05-30 22:27:48 Reply Private Reply
#11: Esso To: Christine, FreedomWilliam, Dakmar, 4um (#8)
Chrissy, I wish you had my burgeoning freedom in your hand! J/k
Just being a smart-ass. Dakkie loves you too. I love that "Across the Plains of Texas" guy. What a great voice.
Bill, Chrissy, I remember the night you had kind of a livestream on 4um with Randy Weaver. That was kind of a big deal for me, and I'm sure a lot of folks.
I made it through a couple of Texas Two Step lessons before Odin decided that was a bad idea to dance with you.
Shit happens.
Esso posted on 2022-05-30 22:36:15 Reply Private Reply
#12: Esso To: NeoconsNailed, 4um (#9)
Oh shoot, I've got a couple of Mark Dice's Mockingbird shirts coming for me (2X) Sling Blade (M) and one (XS) for either the squirt or McMurphy, I don't think Leena ever has the time to wear street clothes. Squirt's babushka thinks the 11 y/o can wear it as a night thing. What do I know about little girls?
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Esso posted on 2022-05-30 23:01:10 Reply Private Reply
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Fred Mertz posted on 2022-05-30 23:14:00 Reply Private Reply
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StraitGate posted on 2022-05-30 23:15:27 Reply Private Reply
#15: NeoconsNailed To: StraitGate (#10)
You could say a lot in YT without tripping the Orange Alert, Strate -- or the YT alternatives. Or just blog, onymously if you druther!
Screamingly funny about 'the university'! BJU certainly has or had has its points -- am writing all my profs (the ones still living) glowingly about the experience and enclosing a little giftie.
More music I love to hate: Jewdy Garland, Lizard Minelli, Jimi Hendrix, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, The Lettermen, the Dead. Just checking pings here.
NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-06-02 01:28:57 Reply Private Reply
#16: Fred Mertz To: NeoconsNailed (#15)
Jimmy Hendrix was Boss!
Fred Mertz posted on 2022-06-02 21:55:09 Reply Private Reply
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NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-06-03 01:29:25 Reply Private Reply
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Fred Mertz posted on 2022-06-03 01:31:40 Reply Private Reply
#19: Esso To: Fred Mertz (#18)
I could tell you some boring story about a divot in my right shoulder after 241 guys died in 1983, but I'll let it be visual, it has more impact...
Don't ever back down. That's the problem.
Esso posted on 2022-06-03 02:09:05 Reply Private Reply
#20: Esso To: NeoconsNailed, 4um (#17)
Quit trying to be "holier than thou."
Esso posted on 2022-06-03 02:11:58 Reply Private Reply
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NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-06-03 02:16:02 Reply Private Reply
#22: Esso To: NeoconsNailed (#21)
Fuck you.
Jimmy Hendrix was Boss!
C&P from #16.
Esso posted on 2022-06-03 02:17:44 Reply Private Reply
#23: BTP Holdings To: StraitGate (#0)
After that shooting happened at Columbine in Colorado, some woman from HHS came to my place. My immediate supervisor from where I work was here as a witness.
This woman starts asking me about guns. I said, "There are no guns here. I don't own any guns. Why are you coming here asking about guns?"
She said, "That shooting happened out near Denver..."
I said, "Denver is a long way from here. And why are you coming HERE asking about guns?"
I wonder who dropped a dime on me? :-/
BTP Holdings posted on 2022-06-03 07:13:19 Reply Private Reply
#24: NeoconsNailed To: Esso (#22)
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NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-06-03 12:44:05 Reply Private Reply
#25: randge To: NeoconsNailed (#15)
There's an admiral's son in there somewhere, ain't they?
And for sure they'll crank up the brassy noise when they need to and there's usually some kind of propaganda purpose to it when it's called for.
randge posted on 2022-06-03 14:38:00 Reply Private Reply
#26: Lod To: Esso, 4um (#19)
Lod posted on 2022-06-03 16:04:48 Reply Private Reply
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NeoconsNailed posted on 2022-06-03 16:09:17 Reply Private Reply