"It's a tricky question," said the two-time CMA Awards entertainer of the year winner. "Obviously Beyoncé made a country album. And Beyoncé has a lot of fans out there that have her back, and if she doesn't get something they want, man, they come at you ... as fans should do." This highlights the complex dynamics surrounding genre boundaries and fan expectations, particularly with a crossover artist like Beyoncé.
"I mean, listen, I'm all for everybody coming in and making country albums and all that. But just by declaring that, just because she made one..." he said, trailing off. This indicates the nuanced conversation around inclusion in country music and the criteria used for nominations.
Bryan added that "a lot of great music's overlooked," noting that it comes down to what the Country Music Association's voting body thinks is worthy. "Sometimes you don't get nominated." This reflects the subjective nature of awards and recognition in the music industry.
"Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobody's mad about it," said Bryan. "But where things get a little..." This quote suggests that while there is excitement around crossover works, the follow-up recognition can be inconsistent.
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