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Kelsea Ballerini Defends Beyoncé’s Country Grammy Nominations: ‘It’s Amazing’
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini is speaking out in defense of Beyoncé’s historic country Grammy nominations. The “Heartfirst” singer took to her social media platform to express her admiration for the Queen Bey’s genre-bending work and dismiss any criticism surrounding her inclusion in the category.
“It’s amazing that people are upset that Beyoncé got nominated for a Country album,” Ballerini wrote on Instagram Stories. “Newsflash: she didn’t just get nominated for a country album, she broke records and changed the game.”
Ballerini emphasized the importance of recognizing artists who push boundaries and challenge traditional genre definitions. “We can’t keep siloing music into little boxes and expect to evolve,” she continued. “The Country genre is bigger than our own little world – it’s time we acknowledge that Beyoncé, a trailblazer in every sense of the word, has expanded its scope.”
This isn’t Ballerini’s first public display of support for Beyoncé; the two artists have been vocal about their mutual admiration and respect for one another.
Source: http://www.billboard.com
