NAMES IN THE NEWS : Veterans Sue Singer Greenwood
A veterans group is suing country singer Lee Greenwood for refusing to perform at a concert when the group refused to pay in cash upfront.
The federal suit, filed Wednesday by the Veterans of the Vietnam War, says Greenwood was hired in April to perform at a concert in Albany, Ga., on Aug. 18. He received an $11,250 check and was to get the balance on the day of the concert.
On that day, Greenwood allegedly demanded the balance in cash, despite the contract’s provision for payment by check, and refused to perform. The suit claims he also failed to provide sound and lighting equipment, preventing other bands from performing.
The veterans group lost about $228,000 as a result of his actions, the suit claims.
Greenwood disputed the allegations Thursday, saying the group had promised him a 30-day promissory note, not a check.
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