Country rock singer Aaron Lewis, known for his support of the U.S. Constitution and criticism of cancel culture, spoke out after a failed cancellation attempt and endorsed unity around American values. He emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution and expressed concern over the erosion of American patriotism and values. Lewis also voiced his support for political figures like former President Trump and called for an end to division, urging a return to constitutional principles.
Sinéad O'Connor's estate and Chrysalis Records demand that Donald Trump stop using her music at his political rallies, stating that the late singer would have been disgusted and insulted by the misrepresentation. The estate issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump, joining a list of artists who have taken similar action against the former president for using their music without permission. O'Connor, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, referred to him as a "biblical devil" and a "Satanist" in the past.
Sinéad O’Connor's estate and record label have demanded that Donald Trump stop using her iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" at his political rallies, stating that she would have been "disgusted, hurt, and insulted" by the misrepresentation of her work. The estate emphasized O'Connor's fierce moral code and criticized Trump, whom she had referred to as a "biblical devil." This demand adds O'Connor to the list of artists who have objected to the use of their music in Trump's political campaigns.
Paramore rejects a Tennessee House resolution honoring their Grammy wins after a lawmaker objected to a similar honor for singer/songwriter Allison Russell, accusing the Republican-led House of "blatant racism." Frontwoman Hayley Williams denounced the decision and stated that the band would not accept any acknowledgment until Russell is given the same recognition, emphasizing the importance of equality and encouraging young people to vote with equality in mind.
Paramore has rejected a Tennessee resolution honoring their recent Grammy wins after the state's GOP-led House of Representatives snubbed fellow winner Allison Russell, a Black country singer. The band criticized the "blatant racism" of the state's leadership and vowed not to accept any acknowledgment until Russell is given the same recognition. This comes after House Republican Jeremy Faison led the effort to nix the resolution honoring Russell, sparking controversy and drawing attention to racial disparities in the recognition of musicians.
The Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr has demanded that the Trump campaign stop using the band's song "Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" at rallies, expressing disbelief at its use and stating, "Consider this s–t shut down right now." Marr joins a list of artists who have objected to Trump using their music, with some pursuing legal action or sending cease-and-desist letters. It remains unclear if Marr plans to take legal action, but he is the latest in a series of musicians to protest the use of their songs by the former president's campaign.
Johnny Marr denounces Donald Trump's use of The Smiths' song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" at a campaign rally, expressing disbelief and shutting down the use of the song. Trump, currently running for a second term, has faced opposition from numerous artists for using their music at his rallies. While Marr has been outspoken against right-wing politicians praising The Smiths, frontman Morrissey has not yet spoken out against the use of the song.
The Smiths' guitarist Johnny Marr shut down former President Donald Trump for using the band's song at a campaign event, joining a long list of musicians who have clashed with politicians over the unauthorized use of their music. From Eminem to Journey, artists have demanded that their songs not be used for political purposes, citing copyright infringement and expressing disapproval of the political messages associated with their music.
