SeaWorld concert still on despite exodus over ‘Blackfish’

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando’s concert series will go on — even after nine performers dropped out following the release of a documentary critical of the marine park.

Country star Alan Jackson will headline SeaWorld’s concert Saturday, followed by rocker Kid Rock Sunday. Other performers haven’t been announced.

Nine recording artists had backed out of performing at the SeaWorld Orlando concert series, including country singers Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, as well as rock performers Heart, 38 Special and Barenaked Ladies. They made their decision after fans launched campaigns on Change.org citing the documentary “Blackfish.”

“Blackfish” explores what may have caused an orca to kill veteran SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010.