Kid Rock “Disappointed” by Maroon 5

Kid Rock is "disappointed" with Maroon 5.

The "American Bad Ass" rapper-turned-singer thought the "Payphone" group showed promise when they first came out, but is sad that they have turned into a pop act: "So many people don't [evolve as artists] - they just go for the common denominator. I thought that when Maroon 5 came out they were making some pretty good music and now they've just become pop artists, its disappointing man. You hit that pop stardom, man, you find out one day that they don't give a flying f**k about your ass."

Kid, 41, also said he's very proud of the message of his new track "Cucci Galore," as it reminds him of the anger his older tracks had. "'Cucci Galore' is a real, 'middle finger in the air' Kid Rock song. As I've said before, when I was young I didn't invent 'F**k you,' I just perfected it," he said.

Kid Rock's ninth studio album Rebel Soul is out now.

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Kid Rock and Kelly Pickler: Detroit Rock Meets Country Charm

According to Vote For the Worst, former American Idol contender and current country crooner Kellie Pickler is dating Kid Rock. Apparently the two met last year during a USO tour, and it’s been reported that they’re quite the item in Nashville.

Did anybody see this coming?

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Performers Announced for the 42nd Annual CMA Awards

As expected, next month’s CMA Awards will once again be a star-studded affair. Just last week, it was announced that performers from the world of rock and reggae would also join the 42nd annual event.

Here are the names that have been announced so far for Country Music’s Biggest Night:

• Trace Adkins
• Brooks & Dunn
• Kenny Chesney and The Wailers
• The Eagles
• Alan Jackson

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