100% agree with your analysis of the new Beyonce - I find it very strange to see people trying to gatekeep her out of the country genre. Especially because I think her new album engages with the genre a lot more thoughtfully than a lot of the country music that was topping the charts last year.
As someone who listens to country as much as classical or Jazz, I enjoyed your commentary. While we're not always in agreement, you take interesting positions and it's always good to re-examine my own assumptions. Be well,
100% agree with your analysis of the new Beyonce - I find it very strange to see people trying to gatekeep her out of the country genre. Especially because I think her new album engages with the genre a lot more thoughtfully than a lot of the country music that was topping the charts last year.
THE most interesting article I've read in a long time, Matt. Well said. Fascinating.
As someone who listens to country as much as classical or Jazz, I enjoyed your commentary. While we're not always in agreement, you take interesting positions and it's always good to re-examine my own assumptions. Be well,
J