Sheryl Crow is frank on the state of Tennessee policy.
In a cover story for Power of Women of Women Nashville IssueCrow has opened its doors to express his progressive political opinions in his country of origin, as well as the challenges that accompany his outspokenness.
“Tennessee is a difficult place for me. I mean, I fight,” said Crow, who moved to Nashville in Los Angeles in 2007.
“I call my representatives (at Congress) every morning – Andy Ogles And Marsha Blackburn Listen to me every day – because we have to get up and be vocals and fight for the future for our children. »»
Sheryl Crow at the 67th Grammy Awards Annual at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.
Crow wonders if they laugh when they hear their daily vocal messages. “But that’s what Jimmy Carter said: As long as there is legal corruption, we will never have good elections,” she said. “We must therefore continue to raise our voices and present ourselves to these organized gatherings.”
Over the years, Crow has not been silent on its political trends.
She criticized the sale of firearms in Walmart in the 1990s through the song, expressed environmental protections and has sometimes become the target of conservative reactions of those who do not agree with her positions.
But she can’t help speaking, she said. “I feel like I’m fighting for my children,” she added. “In addition, that’s how I was raised.”
A few months ago, Crow sold his Tesla, Publish a video of the towed car on social networks.
“My parents have always said … you are with whom you get out. There is a time when you have to decide with whom you are ready to align yourself. So many Tesla,” wrote Crow in his Instagram legend.
“The money given to @NPRWho is threatened by President Musk, in the hope that the truth will continue to find his way to those who wish to know the truth. “”
After publishing the video, Crow said the answer she had felt was a little different from that of the other times she spoke.
“When I went out against Walmart with firearms (in a 1996 song), not everyone was armed – and certainly I did not live in Tennessee, where everyone is armed,” Crowet told Variety.
“So yes, there was a time when I felt really frightened. A man went up on my property, in my barn, who was armed. It does not feel safe when you are dealing with people who are so committed.”
Sheryl Crow supports the event of the Council for the Defense of Natural Resources for the power of the variety of women
For the very first to come from Variety Power of Women Nashville eventFollowing the magazine’s number, Crow will be honored alongside the singers Country Mickey Guyton, Reba Mcentire and Kelsea Ballerini.
For the event, which includes a charitable component, Crow has urged the support for the Natural Resources Defense CouncilA group that fights for environmental protection through legal tracks.
“I have always been so vigilant about climate change,” said Crow.
“My parents said,” You have to leave the campsite more pleasant than you have found it “, and we have always done it … let’s face it, I may not be there to see my children teach their children how to leave the campsite more pleasant than what they found it. And who knows what the campsite is like when they get it. It concerns me. “
Sheryl Crow performed on stage during the 67th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
“At the moment, this organization we are living in is ignored, in particular by this administration, which not only does not have it in their conscience, it is considered a nuisance for business,” said Crow.
“So for me, it is really important that this organization exists to defend our national lands and protect our water and our air.”
Audrey Gibbs is a music journalist at The Tennessean. You can reach it at agibbs@nenessean.com.
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