tim mcgraw is facing backlash from conservative fans after agreeing to put on a connecticut concert in support of a pro gun control charity that the louisiana-raised singer is scheduled to raise money with a hartford , connecticut show on july 17 for the sandy hook promise group , which organized in response to the sandy hook elementary school shooting in late 2012 .
however , anti-gun control commenters have said that mcgraw , 47 , risks losing his career same way female country trio the dixie chicks never bounced back from criticizing president george w bush .