Is Parker McCollum Tone-Deaf?In response to a question from senior writer Emily McCullar regarding his performance at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, country music singer Parker McCollum reflected that he thought it “really dumb” for others to concern themselves with his political beliefs. One reader wondered: Is it? As an avid Texas country music fan, I’m always looking for new artists to add to my playlists, right alongside the greats like Willie and Robbie Keen. With that in mind, I looked forward to reading your recent interview with Parker McCollum.Unfortunately, I was put off when I read his quote regarding reactions to our current political climate. When Mr. McCollum said, “I think it’s embarrassing to be affected emotionally” by others’ political opinions, it made me wonder…
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