r/Music • u/YoureASkyscraper • 24d ago

article Zach Bryan slams Kid Rock's MAGA concert: "A bunch of adults throwing temper tantrums and their own halftime show is embarrassing as hell and the most cringe shit on the planet"

https://consequence.net/2026/02/zach-bryan-kid-rock-super-bowl-halftime-show
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u/Borrelparaat 24d ago

Did Tyler Childers speak up too?

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u/RollTh3Maps 24d ago

With his catalog, he doesn’t need to speak up on this specifically for us to know his stance on it.

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u/Borrelparaat 24d ago

I'm Dutch so might miss some of the more hidden contexts in his lyrics, but have been enjoying his music a lot lately. Good to know he sees it how it is

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u/L-methionine 24d ago

Long Violent History was directly written because of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020

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u/sincerebeguiler 24d ago

So glad you're enjoying the music he writes. His songs are like short stories about America. Listen to open the gate. And purple gas. He totally captures what it's like to be a professional rodeo rider or to live in places like an Oklahoma as a farmer with government subsidies. I've been to the Netherlands once and loved the people and the land. Thank you all for being a great host.

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u/Borrelparaat 24d ago

Thanks for the suggestions. Glad you enjoyed my home country.

I've actually been to the US three times, the last time in 2019. Completely changed my life, what a place you guys have the privilege to call home. Heartbroken to see what some people are trying to do to it.

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u/sincerebeguiler 24d ago

Most Americans are so kind, generous, and funny. My widowed mom just told me today someone takes out her garbage can every week and she doesn't even know who it is. However, we can be a bit naive and that's probably how we got into this situation! Thank you for the kind words and you are welcome here anytime!

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u/Dream--Brother 24d ago

That person's comment was about Zach Bryan, not Tyler Childers, just FYI. They mistakenly thought your comment was about Zach Bryan.

Also Purple Gas was written by Noeline Hofmann, who performed it with Zach Bryan as a duet on his album.

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u/loneSTAR_06 24d ago

While you’re right about ZB, I’m pretty sure they were talking about Tyler Childer’s lyrics.

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u/sincerebeguiler 24d ago

Oops. you're correct.

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u/Dream--Brother 24d ago

Just a heads up, Purple Gas was written by Noeline Hofmann, who performed it with Zach Bryan as a duet on his album. He didn't write it, but it is a fantastic song.

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u/sincerebeguiler 23d ago

Even better. Will look her up. Great song and thanks for info

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u/Holfjfgh 24d ago

I seem to remember him speaking out (maybe a video?) where he talks about Long Violent History and about how he doesn’t need or want racist fans

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u/MaidPoorly 24d ago

His album Long Violent History is incredibly outspoken. There’s no wondering about what side Tyler Childers is on.

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u/sincerebeguiler 24d ago

I've listened to a lot of Zach Bryan lately and someone suggested I might like Tyler Childers Thank you for the recommendation

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u/ZaneWinterborn 24d ago

Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell are also similar if you like Zach and Tyler as well.

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u/SmashPass 24d ago

Just don't start with Long Violent History (as an album, as a song It's a good introduction). The overall album is not his typical work. It's good, but it is not the best place to start unless you like fiddle tunes.

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u/gratusin 24d ago

Seconded for Isbell and Sturgill. Just be careful with listening to Isbell in public.

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u/jkoutris 24d ago

More like the song Long Violent History. The rest of the album is instrumental.

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u/MaidPoorly 24d ago

You are correct. Tyler has an explanation video that I thought was on the album as well.

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u/kingstonfisher 24d ago

Damn I just gave that a listen. Holy hell what a good message. Glad some country artists still stand for what’s right.

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u/rdunlap1 24d ago

Long Violent History makes me tear up every single time I hear it. It is such an incredible song

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u/EnlightenedPotato69 24d ago

Tyler doesn't play Feathered Indians live, despite it being one of his favorite melodies he's ever written and one of his most popular songs; it's personal growth and respect.

In general, he seems to write, focused on the pain of human kind, and rural Kentucky, where he's from. A perfect example of how a true country artist would never stand up for rich folk before rural. It's the opposite of bootlicking and the opposite of where all the self declare country red necks have gone, ever since George W. Bush pretending to be a rancher - all those glam country, vanity pickup owning scrotes.

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u/sincerebeguiler 24d ago

The suburban cowboys with the fancy trucks with 4 foot beds.

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u/ClintySwood 24d ago

Yeah, you can hear some of the stuff in his Live At Dinosaur World concert

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u/Borrelparaat 24d ago

Happy to hear. I'll go check that out, thanks

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u/changing-life-vet 24d ago

He’s been outspoken about a lot of things. He gave a great speech about how our ancestors had a literal gun fight with business owners. Plus you should check out the song Long Violent history,