Brantley Gilbert isn't mincing words about entertainers who commit to patriotic events only to walk away once public criticism begins.During a recent appearance on the "Net Positive" podcast, the country star said it frustrates him to see fellow artists back out of performances after agreeing to participate, pointing to the backlash he received for performing during Turning Point USA’s "All-American Halftime Show" during the Super Bowl — which was headlined by Kid Rock."It is aggravating seeing guys sign up and then back out," Gilbert said."It's like, a lot of times, like we took a lot of heat for the Turning Point thing."VANILLA ICE DOUBLES DOWN ON FREEDOM 250 AFTER ARTIST EXODUS: 'ONCE YOU COMMIT, YOU DON'T QUIT'Brantley Gilbert slammed artists who back out of patriotic events. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Gilbert explained that, from his perspective, the decision was never about politics."My kids got to watch two quarters of football and then see their dad play.
That's cool," he said.The "Bottoms Up" singer added that he viewed the performance as both a business opportunity and a memorable family experience."We agreed to do it.Like, I'm a businessman at the same time I'm an entertainer," Gilbert said.
"I didn't do it for free.We get paid to play music."At the time, Gilbert said he had recently signed with a new record label, making a high-profile appearance an easy decision."We had just signed over to a new label at the time," he explained.
"Doing a big show like that was not a bad idea for us."LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSGilbert took part in Turning Point USA’s "All-American Halftime Show" during the Super Bowl earlier this year. (Getty Images)Gilbert said he never anticipated the event would become politically divisive."I never once looked at it and was like, 'This is going to be divisive.This is going to be great,'" he said.
"It doesn't make any sense."The country singer also dismissed criticism surrounding the S...