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Sep 11, 2019 · The new PBS documentary series by Ken Burns delves into the black artists that helped shape country music, and then were left behind.
Mar 6, 2024 · How Black artists helped make country music what it is today. Charley Pride, the first Black artist to have a number one country record, achieved immense success in the genre during...
Feb 16, 2024 · From Breland to Brittney Spencer, these noteworthy Black country artists are making waves with new perspectives and twists on the genre. By Britt Franklin / 02/16/2024. An unfortunate truth is that country music has — for the majority of its history — coded as “white” on the surface.
Despite inventing country music, Black artists have historically been marginalized in that sphere. That's all changing in the 21st century with the help of country music stars like Mickey Guyton, Kane Brown, Jimmie Allen, Brittney Spencer & Willie Jones. Marcus K. Dowling. | GRAMMYs / Jul 26, 2021 - 03:30 pm.
Black musicians have always had a place in the history of country music, despite the music industry’s push to label white folk music as hillbilly music, and Black folk music as...
Aug 13, 2020 · 7 Black Country Artists Who Pushed the Genre Forward. Black musicians have always been a part of country music's evolution. Here are just 7 who played a vital role. By Mia Nazareno. 08/13/2020....
Feb 16, 2021 · Black country music singers: From DeFord Bailey to Mickey Guyton. Hallowed Sound. For nearly a century, these Black artists have shaped country music. Matthew Leimkuehler USA TODAY. Published...
