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A growing list of musicians is backing out of a major concert series planned for the National Mall this summer
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The event is part of the Great American State Fair, a two-week celebration marking America's 250th birthday
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But several artists now say they didn't know about the event's connections to Trump-aligned organizers when they agreed to take part
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Martina McBride, Morris Day and the Time, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Young MC have all pulled out
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Young MC said on social media that artists were never told about any political involvement before signing on
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Others are sticking with the show. Vanilla Ice remains on the schedule and Flo Rida is still expected to perform
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Organizers with Freedom 250 reject the criticism, saying the event is nonpartisan and designed to bring people together
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through music, culture, and a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary
