"Don't Watch Bad Bunny!"... Gabby Barrett Joins Conservative Group's 'Counter Super Bowl Show' Controversy

Country star Gabby Barrett, known from 'American Idol', has found herself in the midst of a political war surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show. This is because she has joined the conservative 'counter event' against Bad Bunny's official performance.

Gabby Barrett will perform at the conservative group Turning Point USA (TPUSA)'s 'All-American Halftime Show', which is set to take place during the Super Bowl halftime on the 9th (Korean time).

◆ "Watch Us Instead of Bad Bunny"

This event is aimed at Latin pop star Bad Bunny, this year's official Super Bowl headliner. Bad Bunny sparked outrage among conservatives when he stated at the Grammy Awards on the 1st, "ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) should go away". In response, TPUSA gathered strong conservative artists like Kid Rock and Lee Brice, and with the addition of the widely recognized Gabby Barrett, the event gained momentum.

◆ Fanbase Division

Although Barrett has performed at the Trump White House in 2018, the reaction from fans regarding her joining this event is cold. On social media, there are criticisms saying she "betrayed pure music fans" and defenses claiming it is a "patriotic decision" that are fiercely opposed to each other. The show is set to be broadcast live on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) at the same time as the Super Bowl halftime.