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Paramore Reject Tennessee Honor Denied To Allison Russell: “The Blatant Racism Of Our State Leadership Is Embarrassing”

Tennessee natives Paramore and Allison Russell both won Grammys two weekends ago. Monday, the state’s House of Representatives considered ceremonial resolutions recognizing both artists’ achievements. The resolution honoring Paramore, an all-white rock band, went through, but the one honoring Russell, a Black country singer, was kicked back to committee. Democrat Justin Jones — one of two Black members of the Tennessee Three who were expelled from the House for a gun control protest las...

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12:40 on February 14 2024

Tennessee Republican Caucus Chair Objects To Honoring Allison Russell, But Apparently Not Paramore

Stereogum — Paramore and Allison Russell both won Grammys earlier this month, the pop punk band taking home Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance, and the America... more info

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02:55 on February 17 2024

Paramore Reject Tennessee Honor Denied To Allison Russell: “The Blatant Racism Of Our State Leadership Is Embarrassing”

Stereogum — Tennessee natives Paramore and Allison Russell both won Grammys two weekends ago. Monday, the state’s House of Representatives considered ceremonial resolutions reco... more info

Paramore

08:12 on February 14 2024

Tennessee Republican Objects to Honoring Allison Russell, But Not Paramore… I Wonder Why?

Consequence Of Sound — House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison objected to a resolution honoring Russell for her first Grammy win. Tennessee Republican Objects to Honoring Allison Russell,... more info

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04:32 on February 17 2024

Paramore Reject Tennessee Honor Denied to Allison Russell, Rip “Blatant Racism” of GOP

Consequence Of Sound — Paramore and Russell were both to be honored for their recent Grammy wins. Paramore Reject Tennessee Honor Denied to Allison Russell, Rip “Blatant Racism” of GOP Ed... more info

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