America250 Unveils Star-studded Lineup Amid Trump’s Setbacks
WHO:
Spin Magazine - America250 is a nonprofit group established by Congress a decade ago.
Stereogum - Rosie Rios, a top Treasury official in the Obama administration, is the chair of America250.
Stereogum - Scheduled performers for Trump's Freedom 250 concert series included Martina McBride, Young MC, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Morris Day & The Time.
WHAT:
Stereogum - Trump and country singer Lee Greenwood have replaced multiple performers who dropped off the Freedom 250 concert series lineup.
Spin Magazine - America250 has unveiled a music event tied to the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
Stereogum - Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series has faced significant setbacks, with multiple performers dropping off the lineup.
Stereogum - America250 will host a concert featuring the Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton.
Stereogum - The event will include 5,000 tickets given away to first responders, veterans, and active-duty service members.
Stereogum - Proceeds from the America250 event will be donated to Feeding America.
WHERE:
Stereogum - The America250 concert will take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Stereogum - America250 is also hosting parties in New York City, Milwaukee, Charleston, South Carolina, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
WHEN:
Stereogum - The America250 concert is scheduled for July 4.
WHY:
Stereogum - The event aims to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and bring Americans together around shared values.
HOW:
Rolling Stone Music - Proceeds after fees from tickets for the Fourth of July event in Los Angeles will benefit Feeding America.
Stereogum - The America250 concert will be hosted by Queen Latifah and is part of America's Block Party.
(UPDATED June 16, 2026 01:50 UTC)
Trump and country singer Lee Greenwood have stepped in to replace several performers who dropped out of the Freedom 250 concert series lineup. The concert, scheduled for the Fourth of July in Los Angeles, will have its proceeds after fees going to benefit Feeding America. This event aims to support those in need while celebrating the holiday.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 23:38 UTC)
America250, a nonprofit group established by Congress a decade ago, has announced a concert to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, scheduled for July 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event will feature performances by the Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton, with 5,000 tickets being given away to first responders, veterans, and active-duty service members, while proceeds will benefit Feeding America. Hosted by Queen Latifah, this concert is part of America's Block Party, which also includes celebrations in cities like New York, Milwaukee, Charleston, and Fort Campbell.