Rock the Country, Kid Rock’s country music festival that critics have labeled a “MAGA fest,” has been canceled in South Carolina after a string of artists dropped out.

The multi-city festival was scheduled to run for two days per venue in eight U.S. states from May 1 to September 21.

However, its stop in Anderson, South Carolina — which was scheduled for July 25 and 26 — will no longer take place, county administrator Rusty Burns told Fox Carolina.

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      21 days ago

      To answer the question: a lot of touring bands have all their bookings handled by either a manager or the label. They may not have even known they were a part of the festival until it was announced.

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        21 days ago

        Good point, but man if I were in a band and found out my manager signed us up for that, they would be immediately fired if I had the choice. I assume with the label there are definitely contracts in place that muddle things.