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Country singer Neal McCoy says his new song in response to the national anthem protest controversy likely is polarizing, but it’s a reflection of where he stands on the issue, adding that he “respects the flag and the country.”

McCoy, who lives in Longview, debuted the song “Take a Knee … My A–!” this past week on his Christmas tour in Branson, Missouri.

It since has been viewed more than 3 million times on his Facebook page and also is the No. 1 digital country music song download on Amazon.

McCoy said he has had hits before but none like this one.

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