'American Pie' singer Don McLean pulls out of NRA convention after Uvalde shooting

Don McLean
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Singer Don McLean has canceled a planned appearance at the National Rifle Association's upcoming convention in Texas in the wake of this week's deadly mass shooting in the state.

McLean, best known for his song "American Pie," was slated to perform at the NRA's annual meeting in Houston, Texas, which is scheduled for this weekend. But he says he "decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform" after 19 children and two teachers were killed on Tuesday in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.