Shepherd’s Blues Music Awards Nomination Rescinded

[BayouCountry]

I wish people would quit apologizing to the woke generation.

I saw Kenny Wayne Shepherd a few years ago. He puts on a good show.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd has had his nomination at the 2021 Blues Music Awards rescinded after members of the Blues Foundation – the organization that sponsors the event – objected to his use of confederate flag imagery.

“The decision to rescind the nomination was based upon continuing revelations of representations of the Confederate flag on Shepherd’s 'General Lee' car, guitars and elsewhere,” the Blues Foundation explains in a statement on its website.

The organization has also requested that Shepherd's father, Ken Shepherd, step down as a member of its board of directors.

In its statement, the Blues Foundation recites a section from its Statement Against Racism – posted March 15 – which reads:

“The Blues Foundation unequivocally condemns all forms and expressions of racism, including all symbols associated with white supremacy and the degradation of people of color.

“We will hold ourselves as well as all blues musicians, fans, organizations, and members of the music industry accountable for racist actions and encourage concrete commitments to acknowledge and redress the resulting pain.”

In a response posted to Facebook on March 19, Shepherd shares an explanation for his 'General Lee' car.

“The car was built 17 years ago as a replica and homage to the iconic car in the television series, The Dukes of Hazzard,” it reads.

“Years ago I put that car in permanent storage and some time ago, I made the decision to permanently cover the flag on my car because it was completely against my values and offensive to the African-American community which created the music I love so much and I apologize to anyone that I have unintentionally hurt because of it.”

He continues: “I want to make something very clear and unequivocal; I condemn and stand in complete opposition to all forms of racism and oppression and always have.”

The Blues Music Awards 2021 is set to be livestreamed on the Blues Foundation's Facebook page and YouTube channel on June 6. The revocation of Shepherd's nomination leaves Tinsley Ellis, Reverend Peyton, Ana Popovic and Mike Zito in the running for the category of Best Blues/Rock Artist.

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ken...e-flag-imagery

[Steve_R]

He should very publicly tell the foundation to **** Off and keep their woke award.

[Bill]

Apologizing and capitulating to the woke mob doesn't work. They'll still burn you. Kenny had absolutely ZERO benefit to be gained by groveling. He should have told them to pound sand, period. That's the only appropriate response to anti-white racists. F-U.

[Aerovette]

I guess a CAR is racist the way a GUN is a killer.

I'm sick of this ****ing bullshit and hope I can be part of the backlash. I own three Rebel flags and anyone, including my black neighbor, that doesn't like it, can eat shit and die...not necessarily in that order.

[Mike Mercury]

Originally Posted by Steve_R

He should very publicly tell the foundation to **** Off and keep their woke award.

[DAB]

if he's still selling tickets to his concerts, and still selling albums, then he shouldn't worry about what a bunch of bed wetters think about his music.

[snide]

We just drove past a stealership that has an '18 Challenger on the lot. It is done up as a General Lee tribute. Didn't see if there was a flag on the roof or not.