Country musician John Rich has criticized his peers for supporting President Donald Trump but remaining silent on the matter, contrasting them with artists like Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley who have spoken out for the other side. Rich, a known Trump supporter, questioned why conservative country artists have not been vocal about their political views. He commended Brooks and Paisley for their convictions in supporting Joe Biden and promoting COVID-19 vaccines. Rich urged other conservative country artists to speak up and not remain silent on their beliefs. While country music stars are typically conservative, Paisley has stated that he defies categorization and does not align completely with either political party. Brooks has maintained a nonpartisan public image and has performed at events for presidents from both parties, emphasizing shared values over political labels.
Source: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-john-rich-brad-paisley-garth-brooks-video-republicans-2018295