Country legend Garth Brooks made an eye-catching fashion statement as he made an unexpected appearance at The Kennedy Center Honors.
On Tuesday, December 23, Garth made a guest appearance at the annual awards during a segment celebrating the legacy of the famed rock band KISS. As he took the stage, the 63-year-old artist performed their chart-topping classic rock song ‘Shout It Out Loud.’
And as Garth took the stage, many of his fans took to X (formerly Twitter), bashing the singer as he was seen rocking a rainbow tie during the occasion, seemingly expressing his support for the LGBTQ+ community and attempting to protest President Donald Trump’s appearance. But, this actually turned out to be a misconception, as the country star was actually sporting the previous Kennedy Center Honors sash.
Garth was gifted the rainbow-colored sash back in 2020 when he was an honoree at the ceremony. The Oklahoma-native was previously recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to American culture, with the televised special airing in June 2021 due to pandemic delays.
At the time, honorees were gifted rainbow-colored sashes to symbolize the arts. The ribbons were later replaced this year under President Trump’s leadership. The new ribbon designed by Tiffany & Co., features a navy blue ribbon with a gold disc with rainbow stripes on the actual medal itself.
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Many were quick to jump to conclusions over Garth’s appearance, as he has not been an avid supporter of President Trump in the past. While he is a registered Republican, Garth has previously shut down an invitation to perform at Trump’s inauguration. This comes after previously taking the stage at both Barack Obama’s and Joe Biden‘s inaugurations, describing his performances as a “statement of unity” rather than a political endorsement.
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