Barry Kerch Slams Ludacris as Coward After Dropping From Rock The Country
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch called Ludacris a coward for pulling out of Kid Rock’s Rock The Country festival, describing the move as part of a broader political backlash while noting the band remains apolitical. Ludacris was removed from the festival lineup after initially being listed, with a rep saying lines got crossed. Shinedown emphasizes a democratic band dynamic and plans to perform at the Anderson, SC stop; the festival’s lineup has drawn attention for its politically charged context involving Kid Rock and other figures.