GEORGE W BUSH - KID ROCK 'NEVER BOOKED' AT BUSH INAUGURAL CONCERT

LATEST: Organisers of US President GEORGE W BUSH's inauguration are confused by reports KID ROCK has been ousted from the list of performers - because he was "never booked" in the first place.

Kid Rock, real name ROBERT RITCHIE, was recently the target of outrage from several conservative groups when it was reported the star might be included in the president's festivities.

The CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES sent out emails to 2.5 million supporters decrying the appearance.

But organisers insist the rocker was never set to join JOJO and HILARY DUFF as a performer at the 18 January (05) youth concert, which will be hosted by Bush's twin daughters BARBARA and JENNA.

TRACEY SCHMITT, spokeswoman for the PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION COMMITTEE, says, "He was never booked... I don't know where this came from."

Bush, who was supported by Rock during his heated election race against Senator JOHN KERRY, will be inaugurated on 20 January (05).