Charley Crockett Defends Beyoncé, Calls Out Morgan Wallen
Country Music Debate: Crockett Defends Beyoncé, criticizes Industry Practices
Singer-songwriter Charley Crockett has voiced strong opinions on the current state of country music, notably regarding the response to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and the broader issue of portrayal within the genre. He recently posted a detailed message on Instagram defending beyoncé and advocating for marginalized voices, while also criticizing the prevalence of hip-hop-influenced “bro country.”
Crockett directly addressed the criticism leveled at Beyoncé, stating that the discontent stems from “25 years of bro country,” and pointed out the irony of a top country artist admitting to not listening to country music. He argued that the backlash against Beyoncé’s project is a reaction to her challenging the exclusion of marginalized people from the country music conversation.
His comments were widely interpreted as a critique of Morgan Wallen, who recently stated in a podcast interview that he doesn’t listen to country music frequently enough, despite his album I’m the Problem achieving significant chart success. Crockett also shared his own experiences with the Nashville music industry, alleging pressure to release pre-written and recorded material early in his career.
The conversation extended to a direct response to country singer Gavin Adcock, who faced controversy for criticizing Cowboy Carter and subsequently noted a boost in streaming numbers from the resulting attention. Crockett firmly rejected Adcock’s approach, stating, ”I don’t need to put down a black woman to advance my music. That’s just embarrassing to the idea of America and I got no respect for it.”
Both Crockett and Adcock recently released new albums: Crockett’s Own Worst Enemy on August 15th, and Adcock’s Dollar a Day on August 8th, as part of a trilogy.