Brantley Gilbert Calls Out Artists for Backing Out of Patriotic Shows

Brantley Gilbert isn’t mincing words about entertainers who commit to patriotic events only to walk away once public criticism begins.

During a recent appearance on the “Net Positive” podcast, the country star said it frustrates him to see fellow artists back out of performances after agreeing to participate, pointing to the backlash he received for performing during Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” during the Super Bowl — which was headlined by Kid Rock.

“It is aggravating seeing guys sign up and then back out,” Gilbert said. “It’s like, a lot of times, like we took a lot of heat for the Turning Point thing.”