Trisha Yearwood honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame but Internet feels she ‘does not deserve it’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Country music icon Trisha Yearwood received the 2,805th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a grand ceremony in Los Angeles on March 24, Monday.

The honor, which recognized her outstanding contributions to the music industry, was met with both celebration and controversy, as some netizens voiced skepticism about her receiving the accolade.

Trisha Yearwood's star-studded Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

The ceremony, held near the historic Capitol Records building, was graced by Trisha Yearwood’s close friends, family, and industry peers.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Steve Nissen introduced Yearwood to the audience, officially welcoming her to the prestigious group of Walk of Fame recipients.

The event saw an enthusiastic crowd applauding the singer as she stepped up to accept her well-earned star.

One of the most heartfelt moments of the event came from Yearwood’s husband, fellow country music superstar Garth Brooks, who is also a Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree.

Brooks beamed with pride, celebrating his wife's milestone moment alongside their friends and colleagues.

Brooks' appearance comes months after he was accused of assault in a lawsuit by an unnamed woman, as per NPR.

Yearwood’s impact on the country music scene was further emphasized by the presence of her longtime friend Reba McEntire and rising star Carly Pearce.

Both artists paid tribute to Yearwood’s impressive career, recalling her influence on their own journeys and commending her for her dedication to the industry.

"Our friendship throughout the years means the world to me, because girls out on the road need a buddy and we are in the country music business where girls stick together. We have fun together, we complain and gripe to each other, because you can’t do that with anybody else, nobody else understands. So congratulations today, I’m thrilled to pieces for you…I love you with all my heart and congratulations," said McEntire, per Billboard.

Pearce said at the ceremony, "In an industry where people will chew you up and spit you out, Trisha is the warm hug. And don’t we all just need a Trisha Yearwood and a warm hug in our lives? This star is one not everyone will achieve, but where you belong.”

Internet feels Trisha Yearwood did not truly deserve Hollywood Walk of Fame honor

Despite the high spirits at the event, not everyone was on board with the decision to honor Trisha Yearwood with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

Many social media users questioned whether she was truly deserving of such recognition.

One user questioned, "For what?" confused over the honor. 

Another wrote, "I’d like to say I’m happy for her, but I’m not."

A different viewer asked, while referring to her cooking show 'Trisha's Southern Kitchen', "Is that for her show on food network?"

A follower commented, "The title should be “Trisha Yearwood buys star on Hollywood walk of fame."

One comment read, "I thought the Hollywood walk of fame was for people who actually did something in Hollywood "

Another individual observed, "Does not deserve it."

As someone simply asked, "Why??"

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