Conservative leaders, lawmakers, and activists will gather in downtown Nashville on Friday as The Daily Wire and Young America’s Foundation launch the ‘Freedom at 250’ national tour, an event aimed at celebrating constitutional governance amid national unrest.
The rally, titled the “Freedom at 250: Its Defense Requires Action” tour kickoff, is expected to draw a capacity crowd of young conservatives and will feature remarks headlined by Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee and Daily Wire host Michael Knowles.
Organizers say they intend to emphasize support for constitutional government, the rule of law, and civic responsibility amid a wave of protests and unrest that has erupted in cities across the country in recent weeks. Young America’s Foundation President and former Wisconsin GOP Governor Scott Walker said the event is meant to serve as a response to what he described as “well‑funded left‑wing agitation,” citing recent protests in Minnesota that have disrupted federal immigration enforcement operations.
“As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this rally stands as a call to uphold the rule of law and the timeless principles our Founding Fathers fought to establish,” Walker said, adding that the Nashville event would highlight “ordered liberty, civic responsibility, and a nation grounded in law.”
Local left-wing activist groups have announced plans to stage a counter-protest, underscoring the sharp political divide surrounding the event.
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, one of the headline speakers of the rally, said the gathering reflects a broader effort to equip young conservatives to confront what he characterized as ideological intimidation on college campuses and in public life. 
“The radical Left has stopped trying to win arguments and started relying on intimidation and outright violence,” Knowles said. “That’s why it matters that students are equipped with the intellectual tools they need to prevail in a hostile culture.”
Knowles referenced prior disruptions at his events by left-wing activists, saying he would continue to speak publicly despite threats of protest. 
The Nashville rally marks the first stop on a yearlong tour combining Young America’s Foundation’s campus outreach efforts with The Daily Wire’s media platform. Organizers say future events will focus on engaging young Americans on issues of constitutional governance, American history, and cultural influence.
In addition to Gov. Lee and former Gov. Walker, speakers scheduled to appear include Daily Wire White House Correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan; filmmaker and activist Robby Starbuck; former Green Beret Nick Freitas; and country music artist Lee Greenwood. Daily Wire Senior Editor Cabot Phillips will serve as emcee.
Ahead of the rally, Young America’s Foundation is also hosting a free student-activist training session aimed at equipping conservative students with organizing and advocacy skills.
The Nashville Freedom Rally will take place on Friday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. CT.

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President-elect <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donald Trump’s</a> second inauguration is just days away and already tons of celebrities and singers have reportedly been confirmed to be attending the various festivities.
Celebrities like UFC’s Dana White will reportedly make the trip to Washington, D.C., for the 60th Presidential <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/heres-how-trumps-spending-inauguration-weekend">Inauguration Weekend</a> for Trump’s historic swearing-in as once again President of the United States, <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2025/01/15/logan-paul-jake-paul-theo-von-amber-rose-celebrities-donald-trump-inauguration/?adid=social-tmzlikeshop-ig">TMZ reported</a>.
Insiders told the outlet that the guest list includes not only White, but Elon Musk and Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg, who will co-host a pre-Inaugural Ball reception for Trump, per <a href="https://puck.news/mark-zuckerberg-is-throwing-an-inauguration-party-for-trump/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=organic_social&amp;utm_campaign=1&amp;utm_content=mark-zuckerberg-is-throwing-an-inauguration-party-for-trump">Puck News</a>.
Podcast host Megyn Kelly and comedian Theo Von are supposed to be on hand, as well as influencers Jake and Logan Paul, Bryce Hall, and the Nelk Boys, TMZ noted.
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Donald Trump&#8217;s celebrity supporters are going to be in attendance for his second inauguration &#8212; and he&#8217;s got athletes, influencers, podcasters and reality TV stars in his corner. <a href="https://t.co/xl4Ti22v4N">pic.twitter.com/xl4Ti22v4N</a>
— TMZ (@TMZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1879649802733990187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has hinted that he will be in attendance for the inauguration, telling <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjIKCFtrGFg">Fox News</a>, “Well there’s a little birdie that says I might just be there, pulling a few shenanigans, brother.&#8221;
On Wednesday, the Trump-Vance <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/inauguration">Inaugural Committee</a> announced that country stars <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/carrie-underwood">Carrie Underwood</a>, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/kid-rock">Kid Rock</a>, and Jason Aldean will be just a few of the singers participating in the inauguration.
At a rally before the inauguration, singer-songwriter Kid Rock and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus will perform along with the American disco band the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/village-people-make-huge-announcement-about-trumps-inauguration">Village People</a>, who will also sing at one of the balls.
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Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at the swearing-in ceremony with American Tenor Christopher Macchio doing the National Anthem, along with Lee Greenwood performing.
“The pageantry is wonderful. I’m excited about all of that,” Greenwood told The <a href="https://apnews.com/article/kid-rock-jason-aldean-trump-inauguration-aee5bc61e0abeafa8a8bf28f110a179c">Associated Press</a>. “I’m excited to sing yet again for President of the United States and particularly my friend Donald J. Trump.”
The day of the inauguration, several balls will take place with Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, singer Gavin DeGraw, and country star Parker McCollum booked to entertain guests.
Following news of Underwood’s involvement, the country singer released a statement that read, “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event.”
Frontman for the country band <a href="https://apnews.com/country-group-rascal-flatts-announce-farewell-tour-in-2020-01e93fa87fd74b19decaeb4fd8d1f838">Rascal Flatts</a> Gary LeVox wrote on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0mnTvSwRo/?img_index=1">Instagram</a> that he was “so humbled and honored and grateful for the opportunity again to play the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. I got to play it in 2016 and now Rascal Flatts will be performing at the commanders ball and I am so looking forward to it! Thank you to Governor Kristi Noem and Mrs. Virginia-It will be a night to remember!&#8221;
The breakdown of those performances can be found <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-vance-inaugural-committee-announces-performers-for-presidential-inauguration">here</a>.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-vance-inaugural-committee-announces-performers-for-presidential-inauguration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee Announces Performers For Presidential Inauguration</a>

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The <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/inauguration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inaugural Committee</a> for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance announced that some of the nation&#8217;s “most iconic and beloved artists” will be part of Trump’s second inauguration weekend.
In a press release for the musical lineup for the 60th Presidential <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/heres-how-trumps-spending-inauguration-weekend">Inauguration Weekend</a>, the committee said that, along with Carrie Underwood and the Village People, Kid Rock, the country music trio Rascal Flatts, country music star Parker McCollum, Lee Greenwood, and and many others will be there for the historic event.
“The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee is proud to announce that some of our nation’s most iconic musicians will be participating in the inaugural celebrations,” co-Chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc, said in the release.
“This monumental weekend will commemorate President Trump’s historic victory and the 60th Presidential Inauguration with a celebration of music, unity, and patriotism, ushering in America’s new Golden Age,” they added.
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🚨🇺🇸 TRUMP-VANCE INAUGURATION BRINGS BIG NAMES
Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and Billy Ray Cyrus lead the lineup for the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
Kid Rock, The Village People, and Liberty University’s Praise Choir are set to perform at key events.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1879603772676293063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
Included in the release was a list of each of the performers and what part they will participate in. The full list can be found below.
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The Swearing-in ceremony: 
Carrie Underwood &#8211; “America the Beautiful”
American Tenor Christopher Macchio &#8211; National Anthem
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood
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The Make America Great Again Victory Rally:
Multiplatinum singer songwriter Kid Rock
Legendary American disco band the Village People
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood
Liberty University&#8217;s Praise Choir
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The Liberty Ball:
Multiplatinum singer and songwriter Jason Aldean
Legendary American disco band the Village People
Surprise musical guest
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The Commander-in-Chief Ball:
Country music band Rascal Flatts
Country music singer songwriter Parker McCollum
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The Starlight Ball:
American singer songwriter Gavin DeGraw
News of the performers follows reports over the last few days that <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/grammy-award-winner-carrie-underwood-will-perform-at-trumps-inauguration">Underwood</a> and the disco music group Village People had accepted an invitation to be part of Trump’s inauguration activities, as previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/village-people-make-huge-announcement-about-trumps-inauguration">reported</a>.
In a message on the Village People&#8217;s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RealVillagePeople">Facebook page</a>, it said that the group would be participating in several inaugural activities for the president-elect.
&#8220;We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear, however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics,” the message read.  “Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost.”
“Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump,” the statement added.
Related: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/village-people-make-huge-announcement-about-trumps-inauguration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Village People Make Huge Announcement About Trump’s Inauguration</a>

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