In today’s episode of The Learning Kurve, I dive into the recent Country Music Awards (CMA) nominations and discuss why I’m not outraged by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter being snubbed. Despite making history by reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, becoming the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Albums chart, and spending four weeks at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, Cowboy Carter didn't receive a CMA nomination—and honestly, that’s okay.
I explore how Beyoncé’s experimental album transcends country music and why fans’ sense of entitlement for her to receive awards doesn’t match Beyoncé’s own attitude. There’s a fine line between righteous indignation and entitlement, and today, I’m breaking down why Beyoncé is bigger than any award show. Plus, a special tribute to the late Frankie Beverly and my thoughts on other Black artists nominated for CMAs.
The War and Treaty is gooooooood.
I tell jokes, not lies. Post Malone made a HIT.
Today, I learned that I don't really care about Beyoncé getting snubbed.