Vanilla Ice says he is puzzled by artists dropping out of President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert, arguing the event is about patriotism

Nearly every musician slated to take the stage at the “Great American State Fair,” billed by President Trump as a birthday bash for America, have backed out of performing.

Learn more about how the America250 and Freedom 250 events differ as artists, including Martina McBride, Young MC and The Commodores, back out of Trump concert.

A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and several other artists backed out of appearing at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts. The 16-day Great American State Fair has been promoted as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States,

Artists deny involvement in Trump-backed America 250 lineup, raising doubts about event roster.