Country star Neal McCoy fired off a song aimed directly at National Anthem protesters in the NFL subtly titled, “Take a Knee, My Ass.”
McCoy, who produced back-to-back number one hits and multiple platinum and gold records in the ’90s, debuted the song to a small crowd last month. It was posted to social media and became a viral sensation.
The country singer cites the military as a reason he’s standing up to the protesters. McCoy said he’s been involved in 15 USO tours in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
“So, no, this is not a money grab,” he explained. “This is a guy that believes in our country, that does not like people kneeling, not standing with their hands over their hearts, for the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.”
🇺🇸😊Country Music singer Neal McCoy did something controversial: he released a song called “Take a Knee…My A**!
This is to counter people like Colin Kaepernick or taking a knee.
His Story here: “https://t.co/78mw4EgX81 …https://t.co/9x7iV4SYAz— 🇺🇸Patriot 24/7🇺🇸 (@TrumpTrain45Pac) November 18, 2017
“When I see someone on TV take their stand by bending their knee, whether it be on astro turf or grass,” the song begins. “I think of those whose freedom was not free, and I say: ‘Take a knee – my ass!'”
McCoy’s song caught the eye of Fox News host Sean Hannity, who called it “my new favorite video.”
Thanks for lettin folks know it’s out there,, Glad you like it!!!https://t.co/iDYIJf6NnQ
— Neal McCoy (@NealMcCoy) November 18, 2017
McCoy was profiled last year after a video of him reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was posted to social media. McCoy revealed that he recites the Pledge daily, posts the video on Facebook, and sometimes includes other country stars with him.
He had earned over 10 million views of his Pledge videos at that point.
McCoy says he thinks Colin Kaepernick, the man behind the Anthem protests, will be known for his civil rights stand but that it should not have interfered with his football career.
“I am all about protesting, but I just thought it was the wrong time, wrong place kind of thing, at least from my taste,” McCoy said.
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