Ahead of Israel show, Ryan Tedder says he admires Israeli culture, to which he developed a connection in his childhood, and while he understands the complexity of the conflict, he believes artists should prioritize their work over politics
The upcoming show is part of a world tour that will also see the pop icons play Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. The group last visited the Holy Land in May 2015 when they rocked Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park in front of a crowd of tens of thousands of roaring fans.
Despite his reluctance to express any political views, Tedder shared that he grew up in a very Christian environment and that his parents really love Israel.
Take that BDS!
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