Bret Michaels pulls out of America 250 concert, citing divisiveness, threats
Michaels, the lead singer of the band Poison, announced he would no longer perform at the celebration on the National Lawn in Washington, saying what was initially pitched as a patriotic music festival had become increasingly divisive and raised safety concerns. “When this opportunity was originally presented to my team, it was described as a celebration of our country through music and a chance to honor our veterans, active military, first responders, teachers and hardworking Americans from all walks of life,” the rocker wrote in a statement posted on Instagram early Friday. “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of.
- ▪Michaels, the lead singer of the band Poison, announced he would no longer perform at the celebration on the National Lawn in Washington, saying what was initially pitched as a patriotic music festival had become increasingly divisive and r
- ▪“When this opportunity was originally presented to my team, it was described as a celebration of our country through music and a chance to honor our veterans, active military, first responders, teachers and hardworking Americans from all wa
- ▪“Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of.
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In The Know Bret Michaels pulls out of America 250 concert, citing divisiveness, threats Comments: by Finya Swai - 05/29/26 7:56 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Finya Swai - 05/29/26 7:56 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Rock singer Bret Michaels has dropped out of the “Great American State Fair” set to take place later this month, becoming the fifth artist to withdraw from President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert. Michaels, the lead singer of the band Poison, announced he would no longer perform at the celebration on the National Lawn in Washington, saying what was initially pitched as a patriotic music festival had become increasingly divisive and raised safety concerns.
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