Country music legend John Rich has criticized the Grammys after Beyoncé won Best Country Album, citing a perceived lack of authenticity in the awards process. The 51-year-old singer-songwriter expressed frustration on social media, stating that the music award shows are influenced by labels and publishers who trade votes to secure wins.
Rich claimed that the outcome has “ZERO to do with” who made the best music, highlighting Beyoncé’s win for Best Country Album despite not being a traditional country artist. He even responded to a fan’s comment about Beyoncé singing country music with just two words: “She doesn’t.”
The Grammys’ move towards greater diversity and inclusivity has been met with both praise and criticism. The awards show has added more female and racial diversity to its voting body, but some artists have expressed concerns that this shift may compromise the integrity of the award process.
In response to Rich’s comments, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. defended the Grammys’ efforts to diversify its electorate, stating that the goal is to ensure every voice matters in the music industry. Despite criticism from some artists, Mason believes that the current system is on the right path and that there is still work to be done to achieve full fairness and integrity.
Source: https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/162629/Country-music-legend-slams-Beyonc-for-Grammy-diversity-win