Overview
- Citing his June 6 CMA Fest appearance, Quaid reaffirmed that he made Nashville his primary home in 2020 and said Los Angeles has ‘‘been kind of going downhill.’'
- Quaid pointed to the January 2025 wildfires as a turning point, saying the blazes exposed problems in preparedness, water supply and fire services after the fires destroyed more than 18,000 structures and killed 31 people.
- After the fires Quaid joined ‘‘They Let Us Burn’’ protests, called for Mayor Karen Bass to resign, backed recall efforts and publicly voiced support for Spencer Pratt in the mayoral primary.
- Quaid tied his move to Nashville’s music scene and values while promoting a music video and single he said will be released on June 20, a project that features collaborators such as Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile.
- Coverage of Quaid’s comments has emphasized political critique and celebrity activism, and local vote updates show Bass and Nithya Raman are projected to advance to the November runoff rather than Pratt.