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Country singer praises audience for walking out during his trans-inclusive US anthem
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The song, titled "I Love America Better Than You," was met with a negative reaction from a few attendees, with eight people walking out.
A recent concert in Galveston, Texas, featured a performance by country rock singer Aaron Lee Tasjan. During his show at the 859 St. Joseph's Church, he played a satirical and transgender-inclusive song that prompted some audience members to leave.
The song, titled "I Love America Better Than You," was met with a negative reaction from a few attendees, with eight people walking out. Tasjan has publicly expressed appreciation for their decision, acknowledging their right to exercise their free will. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including Tasjan's own comments on the matter, which he shared in a public Facebook post.
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Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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