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Could a televised concert trump Trump's big day?

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johnnya2k6

Preparations are slowly but surely underway for Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, and the only major talent booked so far are "America's Got Talent" alum Jackie Evancho and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In the meantime, Trump couldn't get any big names to perform at his inaugural balls. That's the good news.

The really good news? A star-studded concert is planned for that same day down in Miami, which will definitely draw millions of viewers away from the inauguration, just like how "In Living Color's" live halftime episode did opposite Super Bowl XXVI's "Winter Magic" halftime show in 1992 (which led to a whole new era of Super Bowl halftime shows). An online petition for it caught the attention of concert promoter Mark Ross, who is corralling as many A-listers as he could; and just like the biennial "Stand Up To Cancer" specials, a number of broadcast and cable networks may be lined up to televise the event as well as streaming it live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

For those of us who were originally going to binge on Netflix or watch something better on Inauguration Day, it looks like we may get our wish...and Trump ain't gonna be happy!!!!
 
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I wasn't aware that televised concerts were big draws.

Not sure it will draw many people away from inaugural coverage, but it might draw viewers who would otherwise not be watching television to tune in.
 
A Presidential Inauguration is always a big day for America when you consider that we have only had 44 presidents, and are getting ready to swear in our 45th President. So not paying attention is not really trumping anything but one's own enrichment in the American experience.
 
I actually think the inauguration will draw viewers, just out of curiousity to see who shows up and what they say or perform.
 
umfan said:
I wasn't aware that televised concerts were big draws.

Not sure it will draw many people away from inaugural coverage, but it might draw viewers who would otherwise not be watching television to tune in.
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Well inauguration will have a bigger significance in certain places of the country that voted for him specifically. Not sure for my area though because my DMA has a majority audience that's anti-Trump.
 
He had a lot of musicians do his Celebrity Apprentice show. Strangely none of them took part in his campaign. Wonder if any might show up for his inauguration.
 
You might see some country musicians show up for Trump's big day (they tend to be more conservative than musicians as a whole)
 
The meme that's running around with the supposed all-star lineup appears to be #fakenews. We'll see if this gets off the ground. Maybe they can swear Hillary Clinton in as President-In-Exile.
 
ftballfan said:
But likely would have preferred Trump to Hillary Clinton
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I don't know of any who either said so, or actually campaigned for Trump against Hillary. So I have no reason to believe they would have.

They'll all have a chance to step up to the plate on January 20.
 
TheBigA said:
Here's an article with comments from various artist managers, including artists who supported Trump:

http://www.rollingstone.com/politic...ists-wont-perform-at-his-inauguration-w457677
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From the article:
In a statement to Rolling Stone, former Sam and Dave singer Sam Moore, who appeared at an Obama ball in 2009, said he would perform in exchange for explaining to Trump that artists need more fair radio royalty rates. "If I could get him to listen to me, it would be worth all the hell I might be subject to for agreeing to performing," Moore said.

Hey, maybe The Turtles/Flo & Eddie might be interested in performing, too!
 
CTListener said:
From the article:
In a statement to Rolling Stone, former Sam and Dave singer Sam Moore, who appeared at an Obama ball in 2009, said he would perform in exchange for explaining to Trump that artists need more fair radio royalty rates. "If I could get him to listen to me, it would be worth all the hell I might be subject to for agreeing to performing," Moore said.
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This is not something Trump can change. Obama supported the artist royalty, and the government copyright office supported a change. However, although bills get proposed every year, they never make it to the floor of Congress for a vote. So Sam Moore would be wasting his time and his reputation. I'm sure someone in the music industry has pointed this out to him.

With regards to radio royalties, one need only look at the recent GMR story. If you think your music is worth more, and you're willing to take a risk, you might get what you want. If you wait for the government to change its system to make you rich, you may be waiting a long time.
 
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Everything I will watch on TV that day will "trump" Trump...
 
Just saw a tweet from Charlie Daniels suggesting that instead of big music stars, Trump hang out with regular folks, and then get to work. So I guess he's not "volunteering!"



Charlie Daniels 
‏@CharlieDaniels
I don't think Trump should worry about big name entertainers, party with the common folks for a day, get sworn in and go to work
 
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TheBigA said:
Just saw a tweet from Charlie Daniels suggesting that instead of big music stars, Trump hang out with regular folks, and then get to work. So I guess he's not "volunteering!"



Charlie Daniels 
‏@CharlieDaniels
I don't think Trump should worry about big name entertainers, party with the common folks for a day, get sworn in and go to work
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even if they support Trump, they'd probably be worried about getting paid for performing
 
At the end of the day I suspect a number of them won't be able to resist the publicity bump they'll receive
for being part of Trump's inauguration.

Despite all the social media bluster from people who really don't like him, most of the country is accepting of
the fact that he will be our President.
 
Jackie Evancho album sales have skyrocketed since the announcement that she is performing at the inauguration. Might have been better for some not to announce that they had been invited and refused.
 
Do entertainer's political views really impact their careers that much? I can remember the Dixie Chicks getting trashed by a number of their fans because they spoke out about Bush's Iraq invasion but these seem unusual and short-lived. One of my sons was on active duty in the Marines at the time and I remember him literally tossing his 5-CD Dixie Chicks collection out the window of his truck but I wonder if it affected civilians all that much long term?

P.S. I reminded him that he had already paid for those CD's so trashing them didn't affect the Dixie's at all. He was not in the mood to talk. :)
 
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