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Country music star Zac Brown traded stadium stages for the wilderness during a recent appearance on the landmark 50th season<\/a> of the reality show “Survivor,” issuing a warning about entitlement among America\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n

During his time in Fiji, where the show is filmed, Brown spoke with Rolling Stone<\/a> and got personal about his own difficult upbringing and the lack of struggle for youth today.<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s a poverty of spirit with a lot of American kids,” Brown said while on the set of the hit show.<\/p>\n

“When you don\u2019t know how to appreciate anything you have, when you haven\u2019t had to work for it or struggle or wait \u2014 it just creates entitlement. Some of the most affluent kids are some of the saddest ones,” he added.<\/p>\n

WALKER HAYES SAYS KIDS HAD \u2018FRONT-ROW SEAT\u2019 TO STRUGGLES, INCLUDING \u2018ALCOHOLIC DAD\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Grammy-winning singer spoke candidly about his childhood, including his mother\u2019s struggles with mental health and time spent in a battered women\u2019s shelter. Brown said he had to “grow up so fast,” adding that in many ways he was already an adult as a child.<\/p>\n

He revealed that he eventually helped his mother get a diagnosis<\/a> and professional help. Brown noted the experience helped turn his anger into a deep sense of empathy, stating, “Usually empathy comes from trauma.”<\/p>\n

“A lot of people miss out on the real joy in life, which comes from serving other people. That\u2019s what really makes you happy at your core,” said Brown, who started his own summer camp, Camp Southern Ground, which focuses on serving at-risk youth and veterans.<\/p>\n

LUKE COMBS SAYS \u2018WHO THE F— CARES\u2019 IF CHOOSING FAMILY TIME OVER INDUSTRY PARTIES COSTS HIM AWARDS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Before the country superstar<\/a> arrived on the “Survivor” set, he went spearfishing in the “sharkiest waters on earth,” according to Rolling Stone, resurfacing with a massive tuna after diving 80 feet in a single breath.<\/p>\n

His appearance on the show served as a reward for the winning team of the episode. Brown spent the day cleaning the fish he caught and cooking a meal for the hungry contestants.<\/p>\n

LAINEY WILSON ADMITS TO BEING \u2018SO BROKE\u2019 SHE NEEDED HER SISTER TO VENMO MONEY WHEN SHE MET FIANC\u00c9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Brown joined “Fox & Friends”<\/a> in July to discuss the Zac Brown Band\u2019s upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Our goal is to just keep mashing on the gas and to step into that legacy era with our band. To be one of the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones,” Brown said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This is our event to set the groundwork for moving into that,” he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/country-star-zac-brown-warns-poverty-spirit-lack-struggle-ruining-american-kids <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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