PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem’s press aide says all normal steps were followed in asking singer Reba McEntire to participate in a Texas fundraiser.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Country singer Reba McEntire tweets today that she did not accept an invitation to appear at a Texas fundraiser for Governor Kristi Noem.
The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday. At right is the poster from Twitter.
McEntire tweets that she told the organizers she was not going to participate.
Her name is featured as one of the special guests.
McEntire says she does not participate in political activities.
KELO.com News has asked the Governor’s Office for comment.
Organizers are asking for an $8,000 donation per couple to be a “host couple” or $500 per individual or $1,000 a couple to be an “attendee.”
McEntire’s Twitter account is a blue check-marked “verified” account.
McEntire is scheduled to perform at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls on January 22, 2022.
See the tweets below.
Last night, an invitation to a political fundraiser with my name attached was sent out without my knowledge or permission. I had and have no plans to attend this event and had told the event organizers as such.
— Reba (@reba) June 11, 2021
Throughout my career, I have stated that I do not get involved in politics and that remains true today.
— Reba (@reba) June 11, 2021
