Paramore Refuses State Honors Over ‘Blatant Racism,’ Blasts TN House Rep for Blocking Recognition of Black Singer-Songwriter Allison Russell’s Grammy Win
Nashville, Tennessee – After a lawmaker objected to the resolution honoring Black singer-songwriter Allison Russell’s Grammy win, Paramore has announced that they will not accept any acknowledgment or honor from the TN House for its Grammy wins. The group accused Tennessee’s Republican-led House of Representatives of “blatant racism” following the objection to the resolution honoring Russell. The House Republican Caucus Chair, Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Tenn.), claimed that the resolution honoring Russell wasn’t blocked, but rather …