LIN: Well you apparently won't be hearing a song called "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" on ABC anytime soon. Singer Toby Keith says the network cancelled an invitation for him to perform the patriotic song on a Fourth of July special. The problem appears to be the lyrics, which are angry and raw. Keith provided a sample on</s>CNN. LIN: Well, Keith told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings, scheduled to host the July 4th special, found the lyrics too controversial.</s>TOBY KEITH, SINGER: All I heard was that it came down from Mr. Jennings that the lyrical content wasn't -- would not be performed -- because of lyric content, this song will not be performed on that show.</s>LIN: Now ABC denies that Keith was ever signed to appear. The network says, and I'm quoting here: "We have cast a wide net searching for performers and considered adding Toby Keith to the lineup, unfortunately a number of factors, including logistical ones prevented us from booking him." And that's our report tonight. I'm Carol Lin. "LARRY KING LIVE" is next. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com American" Spot on Fourth of July Special; Elizabeth Smart Investigation Turns to Extended Family>
ABC Denies "Angry American" Spot on Fourth of July Special