Did George Strait cancel Bruce Springsteen tour over Trump comments? Viral post explored

A rumor circulating on social media claims that country music artist George Strait canceled a duet concert with Bruce Springsteen after Springsteen expressed criticism of former President Donald Trump. According to viral posts, Strait withdrew from either an Opry show or an upcoming CMT special following Springsteen’s comments during a European concert tour.

He was quoted in the rumor as saying,

“I don’t care who you are. You don’t mix music and politics,” and allegedly told CMT, “There’s no place for politics on my stages.”

This conspiracy, however, is completely unsubstantiated. No evidence has been presented showing that Strait and the rock legend had a concert scheduled together, and no verified records exist of the alleged statements made by Strait in interviews or public forums. Additionally, Strait is not a member of the Grand Ole Opry, which makes his involvement in one of their shows unlikely.

The earliest known version of the rumor originated from a parody Facebook account that posted the claim with a small disclaimer labeling it as “satire.” Despite this, the meme circulated widely online, with many users interpreting it as factual.

Origins and spread of the false Springsteen claim

The meme started to spread soon after the May 2025 concert in Manchester, England, where he remarked,

“The America I love, the America I’ve written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is in the hands of a corrupt, treasonous and incompetent administration.”

Trump reacted by posting on social media, dubbing the rocker a “dried out ‘prune’ of a rocker.”

This slang term is unrecognizable to myself and many others who see it. The meme from a satirical Facebook account pretended that Strait controversially decided to cancel a show together.

Some online comments linked the supposed cancellation to a Grand Ole Opry event, while others referred to a CMT summer special. However, no official documentation or reliable reporting has confirmed any of these claims. While the original post was labeled satire, it was widely shared on platforms like X and Facebook by users who appeared to take it seriously.

Conclusion

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This internet post is a good example of political satire being taken seriously, especially when it fits a political narrative. There was never a planned partnership between George Strait and the E Street Band frontman, and Strait has offered no remarks regarding Springsteen’s remarks about Trump.

The story was entirely fabricated, and readers should dismiss such claims unless supported by credible evidence.

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