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Country Singer Added to Freedom 250 Event Lineup
An independent country music artist was added Tuesday to the lineup for a July 4-related celebration on the National Mall. The booking drew online criticism over possible favoritism tied to her relationship with a federal official.
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An independent country music artist was added Tuesday to the lineup for the Freedom 250 event scheduled for Wednesday night on the National Mall. The performer, 27, wrote on X that the booking was an honor and that she had been invited on her own merits.
She stated she has worked as a country music artist since 2020, released one extended-play album and several singles, and previously performed at small private events and a New Jersey festival.
Within hours of the post, replies accused the artist of receiving the slot because of her relationship with an FBI official and questioned the use of public funds. The artist responded that she is not being paid, that the event is funded through a private fundraising arm, and that critics should not diminish her career accomplishments.
She also noted she previously held short-term positions in communications for a member of Congress and for a gun-rights group.
A Kick-Off Celebration For The Great American State Fair,” is organized by the Trump-founded Freedom 250 group. Confirmed performers include Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio, along with military bands and flyovers. The artist faces ongoing online threats and receives full-time security protection arranged by the FBI official, according to prior reporting cited in the coverage.
