Zach Bryan has been drawing attention to himself yet again, but this time, he's got the government involved. In response to his unreleased song, "Bad News", which addresses some of his political opinions, the Department of Homeland Security had a few things to say.
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Before addressing the response, it's important to note that in the snippet Bryan posted, he mentions the ICE raids. It's clear which side Bryan is on from the way he talks about it, and many fans have acted surprised.
"I heard the cops came, cocky motherf***ers, ain't they?/ And ICE is gonna come bust down your door/ Try to build a house, no bills no more, well I got a telephone/ Kids are all scared and all alone."
The original post with the song doesn't allow comments. However, many conservative fans of Bryan's have been commenting on his other posts, sharing their thoughts on the song.
"Good luck with the new fan base," one comment said. Other users called Bryan a "liberal tool" and said he was "just like Springsteen." They were probably referencing his mentor, who shares similar views.
When the Department of Homeland Security was asked for comment on the situation by TMZ, Tricia McLaughlin, the DHS Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs, had this to say.
"Stick to Pink Skies."
It sounds like McLaughlin might be a Zach Bryan fan, because honestly, "Pink Skies" isn't his most popular song. Regardless, it was a unique way to respond to the controversy.
John Rich Admits There's Nothing Wrong with Bryan Speaking His Mind
John Rich, who was one of the first country artists to call Bryan out after hearing the snippet from social media, even admitted that he thought the singer had "every right" to say how he was feeling.
In a recent post, Rich shared, "Zach Bryan has every right to record a song bashing law enforcement, and fans have every right to keep supporting his career, or not. Capitalism isn't cancellation. Who knows, maybe there's a large "anti law enforcement" wing of the country music fanbase. We'll soon find out."
This is in stark contrast to his original posts on X about the situation, which included him comparing Zach Bryan to the Dixie Chicks. "Who's ready for a Zach Bryan-Dixie Chicks tour? Prob a huge Bud Light sponsorship for this one" he quipped on the social media platform.
In conclusion, while everyone has an opinion, maybe John Rich has a point. You're allowed to disagree with Bryan, but whether you let that decide what music you listen to or not, is up to you.
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