In 2020, Loretta Lynn, perhaps one of country music’s greatest artists, sat down with fellow musician Martina McBride on her podcast, Vocal Point. Lynn commented on the poor state of country music today, and I wholeheartedly agree. Country music as a genre has lost its way. The industry has recentered its songs to pop and hip-hop in exchange for chart-toppers and awards. When you listen to these songs, it’s a mishmash of snappy beats and lyrics that sound more pop than country, and audiences love it. Soon, country music will no longer exist or may not be as unique as … Continue reading How Country Music Lost Its Twang