Madonna has announced a benefit concert in Nashville later this year, joining protests against Tennessee’s new law that criminalizes drag performances in public places and anywhere children are present. She will be joined by Bob the Drag Queen, who is scheduled to join the singer on her upcoming Celebration Tour. Benefiting as-yet-unnamed trans rights organizations, the show will take place on December 22 at Bridgestone Arena, with the anti-drag law taking effect on April 1.
Madonna shared a short statement about her decision to add the Nashville stop:
Earlier this month, Brittany Howard, Sheryl Crow, Hayley Williams, Jason Isbell, and more joined forces for Love Rising, a benefit concert that raised money for multiple LGBTQIA+ organizations. Yo La Tengo staged her own protest at The Basement East, with Ira Kaplan donning a dress, wig, and makeup for a set. Madonna’s celebratory tour of North America and Europe kicks off in July, and Madonna extended the run with a few more dates for late 2023 and early 2024.
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