In a surprising turn of events, country music stars Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood have all pulled out of their scheduled performances at the Memphis Tri-State Jamboree, leaving fans shocked and disappointed. The reason? It seems they were less than pleased to discover that Beyoncé had been added to the lineup.

“They were booked and ready until they heard Jay Z got to yet another big festival with his payola,” shared an insider close to the situation.

The Memphis Tri-State Jamboree, an annual event held in a field where Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi converge, has a long history of drawing top talent. However, this year’s lineup shake-up has thrown organizers and fans for a loop. Known for its legendary Phish festival in 1997, the Jamboree has become a staple in the music scene, with many artists eager to perform on its stages.

According to Festival Organizer Joe Barron, the three artists each left the same terse message: “Absolutely not.”

The sudden departure of Aldean, Lambert, and Underwood has left a void in the festival’s lineup, but organizers are determined to make the best of the situation.

“We’ll send a reporter if the meme gets enough shares. Stay tuned,” Barron added cryptically. As fans await further developments, speculation abounds about the impact of Beyoncé’s addition to the lineup and what it means for the future of the Memphis Tri-State Jamboree. Will other artists follow suit, or will the show go on without them? Only time will tell.