‘Divisive’: Martina McBride Pulls Out of America 250 Birthday Concert Over Politics

One of the biggest stars in country music has announced she won’t be part of one of the biggest stages in the country’s history after all.

Martina McBride, a Kansas native who has spent more than 30 years in the music industry, pulled out of her spot in the Great American State Fair, a 16-day exposition on the Washington Mall celebrating the country’s 250th birthday, centered around the Fourth of July.

And while her reasons were vague, the backlash was striking.

In an Instagram post published Thursday evening, McBride complained about “misleading” elements being involved in getting her to agree to participate — but she never described specifics.

“I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading,” McBride wrote. “I asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL