Back in 2015, conservative politician Ted Cruz praised country music for its nationalistic response to 9/11. “It’s no secret that mainstream country music is, generally speaking, to the right of Americana. The columnist also said “country music can help America get back to normal” if those stars’ many fans are persuaded to follow such anti-pandemic procedures. “Country music and Christian music are the only genres to so openly embrace rightwing politics,” says Keith. When asked what insights that survey gives him on the current country music chasm, Young says context is key.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2021 15:37 UTC