Eric Church performs at the Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, in Nashville. But that didn't keep some of country music's biggest stars from taking jabs at the tweeter in chief at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards. But in the current political climate, country music artists may be able to take bigger political risks. After 58 people were killed and nearly 550 people were injured at a Route 91 Harvest festival concert, some country music artists sponsored by the NRA are examining their own views on gun control. And while many country music fans may support conservative politics, they also support challenging Republican politicians when necessary.

Source: Washington Post November 09, 2017 18:00 UTC