Remember, country music originated from Black culture. Its early sounds were greatly influenced by African American spirituals, blues, and folk music. However, for many years, the genre has largely ignored its Black origins, often excluding Black musicians from recognition in the field they helped shape.
Despite the huge success of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé’s omission from the CMAs highlights that the leaders in country music still cling to outdated ideas about who should represent the genre. Her singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” climbed to No. 1 and No. 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart but still failed to secure a nod from the CMA, clearly showing the barriers still in place.
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