Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson made a surprise appearance as the opening act for Kid Rock at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana on April 5 and 6. The former Fox News host took to the stage and delivered a speech that touched on various topics, including his thoughts on the state of the country and his friendship with former President Donald Trump.
Carlson began his speech by expressing his initial confusion about why he was asked to open for Kid Rock. He explained that he had invited Rock to his house for dinner a few months prior, and Rock had extended an invitation for Carlson to join him on his summer tour. Carlson admitted that he was hesitant at first, as he didn’t play any instruments or have any experience as a performer. However, Rock assured him that he would figure it out and that he would enjoy it.
Carlson said that he initially struggled to come up with a topic for his speech. He woke up on the day of the show and went online, where he was bombarded with negative news stories. He found himself feeling depressed and thinking that the country was in a terrible state.
However, Carlson’s mood changed when he arrived at the venue and saw the crowd. He said that he realized that the country he experienced in person was much different than the one he read about online. He described the crowd as “beautiful people” and said that they reminded him of the America he knew.
Carlson went on to talk about an encounter he had with a Trump supporter at the show. He said that the woman told him she loved him, and he replied that he loved her too. Carlson said that this interaction made him realize that the America he knew was still alive and well.
Carlson then turned his attention to Kid Rock, who he described as a “real American.” He said that Rock was both disobedient and decent, and that he represented the best of what the country had to offer.
Carlson concluded his speech by urging the crowd to be as noisy and disobedient as possible for Kid Rock. He said that it was important to celebrate the freedom that we have in this country.
Carlson’s appearance at the Kid Rock concert was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised him for his willingness to speak his mind, while others criticized him for his political views. However, there is no doubt that Carlson’s speech was a memorable moment for those who were in attendance.
