Kid Rock Declares War on Ticketmaster’s Greed Before Senate Subcommittee

The Senate floor thundered when Kid Rock ripped Ticketmaster and its partners as “greedy snakes and scoundrels” robbing hardworking Americans blind.

With a trademark cowboy hat and blunt confidence, the “American Bad Ass” singer delivered a scathing indictment of an industry that pockets millions off fans without lifting a finger to stop bots.

He named names, called out corporate overlords, and demanded Congress take decisive action.

“Ticketmaster didn’t fail,” he told the Senate Commerce subcommittee. “They chose not to stop the scam.”

Kid Rock laid out three nonnegotiable fixes:
1. Artistic control over primary ticket allocations.
2. A 10% cap on resale markups.
3. Stiff penalties for bot operators and digital middlemen.

He noted that key European markets enforce strict price caps and digital ID checks—and they work. “If we can protect fans overseas, we damn well can do it here,” he said.

Leading the charge is Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), architect of the BOTS Act. Her legislation mandates real-time bot detection and transparency reports from every major seller.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) pushed his TICKET Act to force Ticketmaster and others to reveal hidden fees up front. “No more surprise charges that double your bill at checkout,” Schmitt declared.

Even Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tipped his hat to Kid Rock’s cowboy swagger. “As a Texan, I appreciate you bringing this spirit to Washington,” Cruz quipped.

Beyond the rhetoric, this hearing marks a turning point. Republicans are uniting around real solutions, not empty promises.

Kid Rock reminded the panel he answers to no corporate bosses—only to the blue-collar fans who made him. “These people deserve honest ticketing,” he said, “not a corporate racket that punishes loyalty.”

The message was clear: under Republican leadership, the ticketing cartel will face a reckoning. Congress will restore fairness, protect fans, and rein in the billion-dollar resale racket once and for all.

No more excuses. No more delays. The House and Senate will pass reforms that put America’s music lovers first—and corporate vultures last.