Artists Who Recently Canceled Kennedy Center Shows Had Low Ticket Sales

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Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the “Trump-Kennedy Center” had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation.

While artists who canceled shows at the Kennedy Center earlier this following the Trump takeover (actress Issa Rae, Hamilton creators) had sold out shows well-ahead of their scheduled performances, others who recently canceled their shows had less-than-stellar ticket sales.

“The Cookers, Kristy Lee and Chuck Redd have all canceled their shows,” noted the Daily Mail. “Combined, the performers have just over 15,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert, who just performed at the Kennedy Center Honors this month, boasts 5.5 million monthly listeners.”

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Richard Grenell, president of the center, told the Daily Mail that the artists canceling their shows previously scheduled by the Biden administration.

“The artists who are now canceling shows were booked by the previous far left leadership where ideology was prioritized over talent and finances,” Grenell said. “Their last-minute cancellations prove that they were always unwilling to perform for everyone – even those they disagree with politically. They only want to perform for people who believe like them.”

The artists who also recently canceled were also not booked in the main theaters.

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