Taylor Swift is known for writing autobiographical lyrics about specific people that are or used to be in her orbit. In her song “Bad Blood,” she sends a vindictive message to an ex-friend who “made a ...

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Country singer Zach Bryan faced backlash after teasing a song with a lyric about ICE raids. Bryan clarified the song is not a political statement but about national unity. Conservative figures, ...

Country singer Zach Bryan is speaking out after a teaser for his upcoming song, “Bad News,” sparked controversy online for lyrics that appeared to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The country star's latest song, "Bad News," has started a war of words with DHS. Country star Zach Bryan has responded to controversy sparked by his forthcoming song "Bad News," which contains lyrics ...

Country star Zach Bryan's new song about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is sparking backlash across Nashville. Bryan previewed his new song, "Bad News," on Instagram this week, ...