Natalie Maines’ anti-Trump tirade, Zach Bryan’s fence-climbing clash fuel country music’s biggest feuds
Natalie Maines has sparked controversy with a recent Instagram post criticizing President Trump and expressing concerns about democracy. This incident adds to the long history of feuds within the country music genre, which includes notable figures like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert. The backlash against Maines highlights the divisive nature of political discourse in the music industry.
- ▪Natalie Maines posted a profanity-laced rant on Instagram targeting President Trump.
- ▪She accused Trump of destroying democracy and referred to him in derogatory terms.
- ▪The White House responded by calling Maines a 'despicable nobody' and criticized her comments.
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Kacey Musgraves Natalie Maines’ anti-Trump tirade, Zach Bryan’s fence-climbing clash fuel country music’s biggest feuds Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Gavin Adcock also feature in genre's long history of public battles By Tracy Wright Fox News Published May 23, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of May 21 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All's fair in love and war, and country music.
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