Under a bit of fire for dinning a Confederate Flag earpiece during a nationally televised Christmas special this week, country star Trace Adkins has issued a statement. Trace Adkins – “The Christmas Song” Entertaining troops as part of a Japan-based USO tour, Adkins posted the following on his website yesterday: “As a proud American I object to oppression of any kind. To me, the battle flag represents remembrance of my Southern lineage – I am a descendant of Confederate soldiers who followed that flag into battle. “To those who view the flag as a symbol of racism, that was not my message and I did not intend offense.” Seems pretty reasonable and simple, no? What do you think of Adkins wearing that earpiece? Totally inappropriate! Totally fine, it’s his decision! Fantastic, wish the South had won! Who cares?!? View Poll »
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Trace Adkins Defends, Explains Confederate Flag Symbol
