Tim McGraw Sandy Hook, Backlash Continues: Opener Drops Out of Tim McGraw Sandy Hook Promise Concert
Country music star Tim McGraw is facing some backlash after he announced that he would headline a benefit concert for the Sandy Hook Promise, an organization that advocates for responsible gun ownership.
Opener Billy Currington announced he wouldn’t be participating on his Facebook page.
“Ive never been one to take on controversial issues - I’m a singer,” he wrote. “I do feel strongly about honoring and supporting the Sandy Hook community and will be making a donation to a local organization. I appreciate people’s freedom and passion for whatever cause they want to support, however, I am choosing to step aside from this fundraiser and will focus instead on the rest of the tour dates as I look forward to being on the road with Tim and Chase and having a blast with all of the fans.”
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League, a grassroots gun rights group issued a statement Friday about Tim McGraw’s participation in the event and thanked Currington for stepping down.
“We also wish to send a special thank you to country artist Billy Currington for stepping aside from this event, and for recognizing those behind it for exactly what they are,” he said.
Some people and publications are calling the benefit a promotion of gun control.
Headlines like , “ Country Singer Tim McGraw to Headline Anti-Gun Concert in Connecticut” and “ COUNTRY SINGERS TIM MCGRAW, BILLY CURRINGTON HEADLINING GUN CONTROL FUNDRAISER” can be seen on some online publications.
“McGraw has announced that he will headline the anti-constitution concert to benefit that anti-gun efforts in the Nutmeg State,” wrote Right Wing News.
The country singer also received negative comments from fans on his official Twitter account and on his Facebook page.
McGraw released a statement to the Washington Post that said he simply wanted to do something good for a community that is still recovering from gun violence.
“Let me be clear regarding the concert for Sandy Hook given much of the erroneous reporting thus far. As a gun owner, I support gun ownership,” McGraw said. “I also believe that with gun ownership comes the responsibility of education and safety – most certainly when it relates to what we value most, our children. I can’t imagine anyone who disagrees with that.”
A total of 20 children and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012 by shooter Adam Lanza. Lanza shot and killed his mother Nancy Lanza before the school shooting and committed suicide before police reached him.
Wilson said the organization has been watching McGraw’s fan base reaction and the reaction of county music fans in general.
“I sincerely believe that Tim was not aware that the organization known as ‘Sandy Hook Promise’ actually operates with a completely anti-2nd amendment agenda,” he said. “SHP (as they are known) has cheered on every piece of legislation in this state (and at the federal level) intended to curtail or eradicate our rights as law abiding Americans.”
He also accused McGraw of going ”Hollywood Country” in his statement.
Country music star Tim McGraw is facing some backlash after he announced that he would headline a benefit concert for the Sandy Hook Promise, an organization that advocates for responsible gun ownership.
“Ive never been one to take on controversial issues - I’m a singer,” he wrote. “I do feel strongly about honoring and supporting the Sandy Hook community and will be making a donation to a local organization. I appreciate people’s freedom and passion for whatever cause they want to support, however, I am choosing to step aside from this fundraiser and will focus instead on the rest of the tour dates as I look forward to being on the road with Tim and Chase and having a blast with all of the fans.”
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League, a grassroots gun rights group issued a statement Friday about Tim McGraw’s participation in the event and thanked Currington for stepping down.
“We also wish to send a special thank you to country artist Billy Currington for stepping aside from this event, and for recognizing those behind it for exactly what they are,” he said.
Some people and publications are calling the benefit a promotion of gun control.
Headlines like , “ Country Singer Tim McGraw to Headline Anti-Gun Concert in Connecticut” and “ COUNTRY SINGERS TIM MCGRAW, BILLY CURRINGTON HEADLINING GUN CONTROL FUNDRAISER” can be seen on some online publications.
“McGraw has announced that he will headline the anti-constitution concert to benefit that anti-gun efforts in the Nutmeg State,” wrote Right Wing News.
The country singer also received negative comments from fans on his official Twitter account and on his Facebook page.
McGraw released a statement to the Washington Post that said he simply wanted to do something good for a community that is still recovering from gun violence.
“Let me be clear regarding the concert for Sandy Hook given much of the erroneous reporting thus far. As a gun owner, I support gun ownership,” McGraw said. “I also believe that with gun ownership comes the responsibility of education and safety – most certainly when it relates to what we value most, our children. I can’t imagine anyone who disagrees with that.”
A total of 20 children and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012 by shooter Adam Lanza. Lanza shot and killed his mother Nancy Lanza before the school shooting and committed suicide before police reached him.
Wilson said the organization has been watching McGraw’s fan base reaction and the reaction of county music fans in general.
“I sincerely believe that Tim was not aware that the organization known as ‘Sandy Hook Promise’ actually operates with a completely anti-2nd amendment agenda,” he said. “SHP (as they are known) has cheered on every piece of legislation in this state (and at the federal level) intended to curtail or eradicate our rights as law abiding Americans.”
He also accused McGraw of going ”Hollywood Country” in his statement.
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