Ed Sheeran announces new US tour opening acts after Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has replaced several opening acts for his upcoming tour following the departure of Macklemore. The changes occurred after Macklemore faced backlash for his public comments regarding the conflict in Gaza.
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Sheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza
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Isaac Slade, former lead singer of rock band The Fray, alongside American Idol contestant Brooks Rosser, have been added to Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour.
The tour changes follow the departure of US rapper Macklemore, who was removed after making comments regarding Gaza.
Shortly afterwards, a range of other supporting acts also pulled out of the remaining dates. These included Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Danish vocalist Lukas Graham, Sheeran’s backing band Beoga, and musician Finneas, who is the brother of Billie Eilish.
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