Shinedown abandons patriotic festival as disappointed fans slam 'woke' decision to cancel

Shinedown has pulled out of the Rock the Country festival, sparking backlash among their fan base.

On Friday, the rock band took to X to announce their sudden exit from the festival, which is being touted as "a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit that’s carried America through 250 years," explaining that their mission as a band is to "unite, not divide."

"Shinedown is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song.