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Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin and many others. However, all the performers have now dropped out.McLean announced on Wednesday (May 25) that he was pulling out of his appearance.

Don McLean is set to air in the US next week.Produced and directed by Jim Brown, Don McLean: American Troubadour arrives 50 years after the singer-songwriter’s iconic anthem ‘American Pie’ topped the US Billboard chart in 1972.“I let Jim Brown into my life because I respect him and trust him,” McLean said in a press release. “We’ve known each other for forty years and he allowed my ideas to be fully realised while telling my story accurately and poetically.”McLean granted unprecedented access and interviews for the film, revealing his personal account of a career spanning over five decades and performing songs that have become integral parts of US pop culture.Don McLean: American Troubadour will also feature live performances of ‘American Pie’, ‘Vincent’, ‘Crying’ and ‘And I Love You So’ along with interviews with artists such as Brian Wilson and REM’s Mike Mills and more.“Don McLean is a true artist and rugged individualist,” Brown said.

Lee Greenwood is opening up on his decision not to perform at the National Rifle Association (NRA) conference on Friday in Houston, Texas in the wake of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead. "You know, I thought about that long and hard," Greenwood explained to Fox News Digital. "I talked to some of my friends Don McLean and Larry Gatlin.

A string of performers have pulled out of the NRA’s planned “Grand Ol’ Night of Freedom” concert, which was set to happen this weekend in Houston during the organization’s annual conference.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFollowing Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart, right-wing country singer Lee Greenwood announced that he is pulling out of the concert scheduled to take place at the NRA rally in Houston over Memorial Day weekend. His departure effectively leaves the concert without a headliner.In a statement, Greenwood said: “As a father, I join the rest of America in being absolutely heartbroken by the horrific event that transpired this week in Texas.

Tuesday's massacre at Robb Elementary School."It is not a perfect world and the 'if only crowd's' policies will never make it one. I am a 'what if guy' and I can't help but ask the question, 'What if the teachers had been proficient in the use of firearms and had, in fact been armed this week? My answer is that there would not be 21 freshly dug graves for 21 of GOD's precious children," he said.Larry, who has performed at past NRA conventions, is one of several performers choosing to bow out of the "NRA Grand Ole Night of Freedom."On May 25, Don McLean opted out, saying it would be "disrespectful and hurtful" for him to perform. "I'm sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well.

Meghan Markle is paying tribute to the victims in Uvalde, Texas in person.

A day after "American Pie" singer Don McLean pulled out of the annual National Rifle Association convention, Larry Gatlin as well as Larry Stewart of Restless Heart announced they will be following in McLean’s footsteps and won't be performing in Houston, Texas. In a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, Gatlin shared that he "cannot in good conscience" perform this weekend.  "To my fellow sad Americans—I cannot, in good conscience, perform at the NRA convention in Houston this weekend," his statement began.

Don McLean has dropped out of his National Rifle Association Convention performance 'in light' of the second deadliest school mass shooting in US history.The American Pie singer-songwriter will no longer do the Houston, Texas show put on by the gun rights advocacy group, the NRA - where Lee Greenwood, Danielle Peck and Larry Gatlin are billed to perform.McLean said it would be 'disrespectful and hurtful' after 19 children and two teachers were shot dead at Robb Elementary School by an 18-year-old mass shooter in the Texas city of Uvalde.Former US President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are still scheduled to appear at the NRA event. No thanks:Don McLean has dropped out of his National Rifle Association Convention performance 'in light' of the second deadliest school mass shooting in US history.

In light of Tuesday’s deadly mass shooting in Texas, “American Pie” singer Don McLean announced that he will no longer be performing at this year’s National Rifle Association (NRA) Convention in Houston. “In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week,” the 76-year-old rock star said in a statement, Fox News reported.

Don McLean has cancelled a scheduled performance at the National Rifle Association’s national convention this weekend following the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.As Consequence Of Sound reports, at least 19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.McLean was set to appear at the NRA convention this weekend in Houston, Texas which is approximately 250 miles from Uvalde.

The upcoming National Rifle Association conference can say bye bye to Don McLean, who was scheduled to perform at the event but has announced he’s cancelling in light of the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

"American Pie" singer Don McLean will not be performing at this year’s National Rifle Association convention in Houston Friday. McLean told Fox News Digital his performance would be "disrespectful" and "hurtful" after the recent tragic events of the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead. "In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week," McLean said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith speeches from former President Donald Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Senator Ted Cruz; with “over 14 acres of guns and gear and 800 exhibitors”; and with a concert featuring Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, and others, the National Rifle Association’s “Biggest show of the year” is taking place this Memorial Day weekend — three days after a school shooting in which at least 19 children and two adults were killed in Uvalde, Texas, less than 300 miles away.It was the deadliest and at least the tenth mass shooting and the 27th school shooting in the U.S. this year alone — including one in Houston just two weeks ago, in which two men were killed and three critically wounded.

Countryfile presenter Matt Baker, 44, has a multitude of talents including painting, dancing as well as his career in presenting.The BBC presenter took to Instagram last month to show his fans he can also play the piano and fans couldn't contain their excitement.Matt shared a video in view of his 303,000 Instagram followers the day after Tyson Fury's boxing match against Dillian Whyte.The video showed him accompanying Tyson in a clip from his celebratory singalong to Don McLean's American Pie.He captioned the clip: "Congratulations to @tysonfury we had a little sing-along this morning in our house.A post shared by Matt Baker (@mattbakerofficial)"#duet #worldchampion #piano #music #gypsyking #boxing."Matt said in the video, "Here we go Tyson" as he sat upright at his piano, with the boxer celebrating his win on the laptop next to him.Social media users rushed to the post's comments to praise the presenter for showing off another one of his many talents.Janetboam said: "Is there no end to your talents MB?"Billythefishofcroydon added: "Is there anything you cannot do, Mr Baker?"What a wonderful talent to have and this piece, so beautiful to listen to - I would love to be able to play the piano - or a guitar or ukulele but my fingers don't wish to coordinate... oh well...

TV presenter Matt Baker thrilled his followers on social media on Sunday as he showed off yet another of his talents in a new video posted to Instagram.The short clip showed the star playing piano as he accompanied boxing champion Tyson Fury in a clip from his celebratory singalong to Don McLean's American Pie the previous night.SEE: Matt Baker shows off incredible transformation as he thanks fans for support"Here we go Tyson," the dad-of-two said as he began the clip, playing a perfectly polished upright piano in a beautiful book-lined room – and it sounded impeccable!Matt's fans rushed to compliment the Countryfile co-host, and they all shared similar sentiments.WATCH: Countryfile's Matt Baker shows off amazing talent in new video"Is there no end to your talents MB," wrote one. A second commented: "Is there anything Matt Baker can't do??"MORE: Matt Baker makes rare comment about his marriage to wife Nicola after confirming exciting newsSEE: Matt Baker's private family farmhouse is a world of beautyAnother teased: "And on the eighth day...

Don McLean has shared a new version of his 1971 hit ‘American Pie’ featuring boxer Tyson Fury – listen to it below.The brand new rendition of the iconic anthem – which has become synonymous with Fury since he famously performed it following his defeat of Deontay Wilder in 2020 – comes as the boxer gears up to defend his world title belts in a fight against Dillian Whyte on April 23.The latest iteration of the song sees McLean singing the verses to ‘American Pie’, perfectly articulating Fury’s comeback story, as a montage of clips from across the boxer’s impressive career flash up.Towards the end of the track, the Gypsy King – who is no stranger to getting on the mic, having previously appeared alongside Robbie Williams on ‘Bad Sharon’ in 2019 – joins in with McLean, singing along to the track.You can check out the collaboration below:In addition to celebrating Fury’s upcoming fight, the duet coincides with the 50th anniversary of ‘American Pie’ – both the album and single as well as the release of a children’s book, a documentary about the impact McLean’s song has had on pop culture, and a world tour which will come to the UK and Europe starting in September 2022.Last October, following his heavyweight boxing triumph over Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Fury was spotted dancing on stage with Steve Aoki to hundreds of revellers.Footage of the celebrations show Fury praising his “favourite DJ” on stage at Hakkasan nightclub. Aoki was in charge of the DJ set for the afterparty in Hakkasan, which he also headed up in February 2020 when Fury beat Wilder previously.Another time that Fury took to the stage to perform music in celebration of his wins was in 2015, when the boxer marked his victory over

For her latest “Kellyoke” cover to open her daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson dusted off an old classic that’s older than she is: “Vincent Starry, Starry Night)”, from Don McLean’s American Pie album.

his No. 1 hit isn’t so simple.That’s because it took 11 songwriters to bring that R&B-pop bop from Bieber’s 2021 album “Justice” into fruition.

Taylor Swift sent Avril Lavigne flowers to celebrate her latest album, Love Sux.The Blank Space hitmaker, 32, declared herself a 'forever fan' of the pop-punk icon in a touching note with the arrangement, which was shared on the 37-year-old songwriter's Instagram Story on Wednesday.'Avril, Been dancing around my kitchen to your fabulous new album!! It's AMAZING, like you. Your forever fan, Taylor,' she wrote.

Ralph Emery, the country music disc jockey and television host, passed away Saturday at the age of 88.He died of natural causes atNashville’s Tristar Centennial Medical Center surrounded by family, reported theAssociated Press.'Ralph had a deep love for his family, his friends and his fans,' the family said in a statement to the AP. Country music legend:Ralph Emery, the country music disc jockey and television host, passed away Saturday at the age of 88 (pictured 2018)Emery was born in McEwen, Tennessee on March 10, 1933.