She was one of the first mainstream country stars to say she supported marriage equality.
I knew that meant a lot to me, but I didnt realize how much until now.
Theres often an element of projection that plays a role in perception within popular fandom.
Underwood will perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump. Her LGBTQ+ fans aren’t happy.Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images/ABA
Her music was a guide, advice, encouragement, and my way to self soothe in dark times.
Now I just am struggling with this news and I feel beside myself.
(She also said she wont be watching, anyway.)
For them, it absolutely does matter and she chose the wrong side.
Trumps campaign spent millionsspreading liesabout the trans community during election season.
Where she sees optimism, many others see fear.
They cant be expected to wear the same rose-colored glasses.
I dont want people to vote for somebody because I told them to, Underwood toldRolling Stonein 2016.
And take a stab at make their own decisions on that.
Thats where I stand, and I go and cast my vote like everybody else.
She has not publicly addressed the 2024 presidential election beyond joining the inauguration lineup.
Time and time again they explicitly support whats right and publicly reject racist, homophobic BS.
Needless to say, a presidential inauguration isnt exactly far away from politics.
I dont think that biting the hand that fed you is a real thing.
It kind of feels like indoctrination.
Anything this popular should be scrutinized if we want to see progress.
