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Tate McRae Faces Canadian Backlash Over Team USA Olympic Ad, Then Reaffirms Loyalty

After criticism, she posted a childhood photo stating she is "Canada down."

Overview

  • The Calgary-born singer appeared in an NBC promo released February 3 that uses her song "NOBODY's GIRL" and promotes the Milano Cortina opening ceremony and Super Bowl LX.
  • Comments from Canadian fans and media questioned why a Canadian artist endorsed Team USA, with some framing the choice as a slight to national pride.
  • NBC has not publicly commented, and the ad is part of a broader campaign that also features non-American stars, including Dua Lipa.
  • The commercial references U.S. athletes and Lindsey Vonn's touted comeback, while some outlets noted reports linking McRae to Team USA hockey player Jack Hughes.
  • McRae, who built much of her career in the U.S., had shared the spot on Instagram before addressing the reaction by underscoring her Canadian roots.