The CMAs’ snub of Beyoncé has reignited a conversation that has long simmered within country music: the lack of diversity and inclusivity in the genre. In a world where more and more genres are becoming racially and culturally mixed, country music has remained relatively homogenous. Artists like Darius Rucker and Kane Brown have managed to break through, but for the most part, Black artists remain on the fringes of the industry. Even when they experience mainstream success, they rarely receive the same recognition as their white counterparts.
