Gun-control groups welcomed CMT with open arms.
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Shannon Watts, founder of the gun-control organization Moms Demand Action (a part of Everytown for Gun Safety), told the Los Angeles Times, “We’re proud to see such broad support from all across the country, including by CMT, to raise awareness and work to end gun violence. Because the fact is, the vast majority of Americans — including gun owners — support common sense gun safety laws to save lives.”
Despite the conservative leanings of country music fans, some of the top pop-country artists have expressed support for gun control. These include Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.
CMT isn’t the only major American brand to totally misread its audience in recent years. In 2019, NASCAR rejected gun-related ads for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies, earning the ire of the gun industry and the National Rifle Association.
The CMT awards show is scheduled to be held tonight, June 9.
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