Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics

Aaron Lewis, the 54-year-old lead vocalist of Staind and a successful solo artist, claims the music industry has turned its back on him due to his political views. In a recent interview, Lewis said he no longer gets invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, a venue he played many times, because of his beliefs about the United States. He stated that 'everything's too political now' and that the industry 'machine' has no problem abandoning him. Lewis also discussed his upcoming sixth studio album, 'Give My Country Back,' set for release on July 17, and expressed doubt about Staind ever being inducted into the Hall of Fame despite becoming eligible. The interview also touched on other musicians facing political backlash, including Vanilla Ice, who defended his decision to perform at a President Trump-backed event, saying music should bring people together and that entertainers shouldn't be 'dragged into politics.'