Shania Twain Calls for Inclusive Country Music Industry
At Sunday's CMT Awards, Shania Twain made a powerful statement in support of greater equity and diversity in country music. The legendary singer accepted the Equal Play Award, using her acceptance speech to urge the industry to become more inclusive.
Twain referenced one of her biggest hits, "Man I Feel Like a Woman," saying that she had no idea it would become an anthem for women's empowerment. She expressed amazement at how the phrase has resonated with communities worldwide, becoming a symbol of power and joy. This sentiment echoes Twain's own advocacy for country music to adopt a more inclusive approach.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain said, emphasizing that the genre is a family that should nurture and support its artists regardless of their background. She argued that the current industry standard falls short, doing injustice to those who have been marginalized or excluded.
Twain showcased her commitment to this cause by highlighting several diverse acts set to perform on her "Queen of Me" tour this year, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and more. She is dedicated to giving these artists equal play, regardless of their age, gender, or race.
Twain's message was reinforced when she performed an a cappella rendition with the African American singing group The BoykinZ during her award presentation. This moment connected Twain with the rising country stars, who were recently surprised by Kelly Clarkson to meet Shania on her daytime talk show.
As a trailblazer in country music, Twain vowed to continue promoting greater equality and representation for fellow artists. Her dedication serves as a call to action for the industry to become more inclusive, embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities for all.
At Sunday's CMT Awards, Shania Twain made a powerful statement in support of greater equity and diversity in country music. The legendary singer accepted the Equal Play Award, using her acceptance speech to urge the industry to become more inclusive.
Twain referenced one of her biggest hits, "Man I Feel Like a Woman," saying that she had no idea it would become an anthem for women's empowerment. She expressed amazement at how the phrase has resonated with communities worldwide, becoming a symbol of power and joy. This sentiment echoes Twain's own advocacy for country music to adopt a more inclusive approach.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain said, emphasizing that the genre is a family that should nurture and support its artists regardless of their background. She argued that the current industry standard falls short, doing injustice to those who have been marginalized or excluded.
Twain showcased her commitment to this cause by highlighting several diverse acts set to perform on her "Queen of Me" tour this year, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and more. She is dedicated to giving these artists equal play, regardless of their age, gender, or race.
Twain's message was reinforced when she performed an a cappella rendition with the African American singing group The BoykinZ during her award presentation. This moment connected Twain with the rising country stars, who were recently surprised by Kelly Clarkson to meet Shania on her daytime talk show.
As a trailblazer in country music, Twain vowed to continue promoting greater equality and representation for fellow artists. Her dedication serves as a call to action for the industry to become more inclusive, embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities for all.
. Country music has always been super white and country-girlish, so it's only a matter of time before people start getting upset. I mean, Shania Twain is great and all, but can't we just expect her to be inclusive by default? It's not like she's forcing anyone to listen to her or anything... yet 
. Still, I guess it's about time someone with that kinda platform spoke up for diversity in the music industry 
. Maybe they'll actually make some changes now 
.
! It's about time we saw some real change in country music - like, have you seen the lineup? Such talented artists from different backgrounds and ages getting a chance to shine 
. I'm all for it! And what's up with this "all-inclusive" vibe, though? It's like, country music is supposed to be all about storytelling and community... but we've had so many amazing women and artists of color excluded from the spotlight 
. Shania's speaking truth and I'm here for it 
I'm so down with Shania Twain's message on country music being more inclusive! It's about time we see more diverse acts getting the spotlight 
. Shania Twain is literally a queen 
for speaking out on this issue and I'm so inspired by her commitment to creating a more inclusive country music scene 
... Shania Twain's speech is like a mirror held up to our society... it makes you think about what country music has been missing out on... it's not just about celebrating women's empowerment, but also about recognizing the impact of systemic exclusion on marginalized communities... and how do we even start addressing that? 
I mean, it's one thing to say we need more diversity in country music, but what does that really look like in practice? 
it's a complex web of issues, but Shania Twain is right - this is a matter of inclusivity and equality... if we can't get that right, then what's the point of celebrating our music at all? 
! It's about time we get more diverse voices in country music 
, and I'm all about that equal play 
. But now, seeing how far the genre has come, with artists like Lily Rose and Hailey Whitters killing the game 
. I'm excited to see more of these talented artists on tour and in the spotlight 
. I mean, can you believe she's been an advocate for inclusivity in country music for years, but it's only now that we're starting to see real change? It's like, finally, the industry is catching up with her vision for a more equal and diverse space 
. The fact that she's using her platform to give opportunities to up-and-coming artists like Lily Rose and Mickey Guyton is everything 
. Still, I gotta respect Twain for using her platform to bring attention to this issue – maybe she really is trying to make a difference