Don McLean cancels NRA convention performance after Uvalde school shooting

After nearly musician who was slated to perform at the National Rifle Association’s convention dropped out, the NRA has decided to cancel the concert. Country singer Jacob Bryant, who was the only musician to not publicly state he wasn’t going to perform, confirmed in a tweet that the show was officially canceled on Thursday, May 26. Besides Bryant, the concert was expected to feature performances from Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Danielle Peck, Larry Gatlin, Larry Stewart, and T.

Jack White has called for greater gun control in the US following the Uvalde school shooting 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.19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.

Don McLean announced on Wednesday (May 25) that he was pulling out of his appearance, and he has now been followed by a host of other musicians including singers Lee Greenwood and Larry Gatlin, Danielle Peck and Larry Stewart of the country band Restless Heart.“I cannot, in good conscience, perform at the NRA convention in Houston this weekend,” Gatlin, of the Gatlin Brothers, said in a statement.“While I agree with most of the positions held by the NRA, I have come to believe that, while background checks would not stop every madman with a gun, it is at the very least a step in the right direction toward trying to prevent the kind of tragedy we saw this week in Uvalde – in my beloved, weeping TEXAS.”He concluded: “I’m a 2nd Amendment guy, but the 2nd Amendment should not apply to everyone. It’s that simple.”A post shared by Larry Gatlin (@larrygatlin)Stewart said in a similar statement: “I want to honor the victims, families, the town and our friends in the great state of Texas the best I know how.”Peck added: “After much thought, as a both a mother and out of respect for all of the families in Uvalde, TX during the heartbreaking time, I have made the decision to not host or perform at the NRA Event in Houston this weekend.

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.

Miranda Lambert has expressed her deep sadness over the tragic events that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe country music singer revealed she is heartbroken after learning that 19 children and two adults were killed by a lone gunman who opened fire at Robb Elementary School, where children aged seven to ten were being taught.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorTaking to her Instagram Stories, Miranda shared a photo of an outline map of Texas, which featured the words, "Pray for Uvalde, Texas" written in the middle, alongside a drawing of a heart.Underneath the picture, Miranda added a broken heart emoji to portray her devastation over the horrific Texas shooting.MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone and delivers heartbreaking message about the Texas shootingMORE: Barack Obama says 'these tragedies must end' following Sandy Hook shooting An 18-year-old suspect entered the school with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and high-capacity magazines, according to investigators. He was killed by law enforcement after his attack.Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter, who he named as Salvador Ramos, abandoned a vehicle before entering the school to "horrifically, incomprehensibly" open fire.

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.

Jimmy Kimmel got emotional as he delivered a powerful monologue on his show Wednesday following Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Madonna has called on the US government to reform fire arm safety in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, which left 19 young children and two adults dead.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.Following the attack, many figures from the entertainment world expressed their anger following the mass shooting including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Finneas, actor Chris Evans, Migos rapper Offset, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler, Patton Oswalt, NBA star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and US President Joe Biden.Now, Madonna has taken to Instagram to call for stricter gun control.“I cannot imagine the heartache and heartbreak the parents of these 19 children must feel,” she wrote alongside a clip from her 2019 ‘God Control’ music video.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)“I have children in elementary school and if they did not come home from school one day I don’t think I could survive.”She questioned how the 18-year-old suspect “can purchase 2 automatic rifles on his birthday with no background check, no safety training, no questions asked?????”“The NRA refuses to change its position and legislation cannot get one bill passed that requires tougher fire arm safety laws,” she continued.

Finally! Someone with a backbone to stand up to their own team when enough is enough!

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.

Olivia Rodrigo has called for stricter gun laws in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas which left 19 young children and two adults dead.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.During her performance at the Greek Theatre in LA last night (May 24), Rodrigo condemned the attack and said: “We should never have to worry about our safety or our lives in places that are dedicated to our learning and growing.“And I’m so heartbroken that this is the reality that we’re living in – and we need stricter gun control laws in America.”During her L.A.

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.

Taylor Swift has said that she is “filled with rage and grief” following a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas which left 19 young children and two adults dead.An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10, yesterday (May 24). Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.In an address given at The White House last night, US President Joe Biden said he was “sick and tired” of responding to mass shootings and called for tougher gun control measures.“How many scores of little children who witnessed what happened – see their friends die, as if they’re in a battlefield, for God’s sake,” he said.

A teenage gunman murdered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school before he was killed by police.

Basketball is the last thing on Steve Kerr‘s mind.

19 students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday. Abbott said the shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers. Abbott's comments came after the district reported an active shooter at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, which is approximately an hour and a half west of San Antonio. Abbott said the shooter was an 18-year-old male who resided in Uvalde.

US President Joe Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman killed at least 18 children and three adults at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.