Shania Twain Advocates for Inclusive Country Music Industry at CMT Awards
Country music icon Shania Twain used her acceptance speech at the CMT Awards last weekend to call for greater equality and diversity in the genre she has been a part of for decades. The legendary singer, known for hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", received the Equal Play Award, an honor given to individuals who have contributed to the fight for women's rights and representation in country music.
Twain expressed her surprise when she first penned the phrase, which has since become an anthem for female empowerment. She stated that one statement can inspire so many people and has been adopted by various communities worldwide as a symbol of power. This realization brings her immense joy and reinforces her commitment to using her platform to promote inclusivity in country music.
Twain firmly believes in creating an all-inclusive industry where everyone feels valued and respected, emphasizing the importance of "being family" in this genre. She noted that the current state of the industry does a disservice to emerging artists from diverse backgrounds, particularly women of color.
During her acceptance speech, Twain highlighted several talented artists on her upcoming tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. These artists are not only representing themselves but also contributing to breaking down barriers in the country music industry.
Twain concluded by vowing to continue fighting for fair representation of all artists regardless of their gender, age, or racial background. Her advocacy extends beyond her own career, as evident during a touching moment where she performed an acappella with The BoykinZ, African American singing group, who have been gaining recognition in the industry after being introduced by Kelly Clarkson.
With Twain's impassioned speech and continued efforts to promote diversity and equality, country music is taking a significant step towards becoming more inclusive and representative of its diverse fan base.
Country music icon Shania Twain used her acceptance speech at the CMT Awards last weekend to call for greater equality and diversity in the genre she has been a part of for decades. The legendary singer, known for hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", received the Equal Play Award, an honor given to individuals who have contributed to the fight for women's rights and representation in country music.
Twain expressed her surprise when she first penned the phrase, which has since become an anthem for female empowerment. She stated that one statement can inspire so many people and has been adopted by various communities worldwide as a symbol of power. This realization brings her immense joy and reinforces her commitment to using her platform to promote inclusivity in country music.
Twain firmly believes in creating an all-inclusive industry where everyone feels valued and respected, emphasizing the importance of "being family" in this genre. She noted that the current state of the industry does a disservice to emerging artists from diverse backgrounds, particularly women of color.
During her acceptance speech, Twain highlighted several talented artists on her upcoming tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. These artists are not only representing themselves but also contributing to breaking down barriers in the country music industry.
Twain concluded by vowing to continue fighting for fair representation of all artists regardless of their gender, age, or racial background. Her advocacy extends beyond her own career, as evident during a touching moment where she performed an acappella with The BoykinZ, African American singing group, who have been gaining recognition in the industry after being introduced by Kelly Clarkson.
With Twain's impassioned speech and continued efforts to promote diversity and equality, country music is taking a significant step towards becoming more inclusive and representative of its diverse fan base.
! 85% of country music fans are female and she's finally speaking out about the lack of representation in the industry 
. like, it's crazy that women of color are still being snubbed from major awards shows and festivals 
. Shania's tour lineup is a huge step forward, but we need more! 71% of emerging country artists are women, and they deserve just as much recognition as their male counterparts 
. also, can we talk about how awesome it was to see her slay an acappella with The BoykinZ? 
she's literally the queen of country music and now she's using her platform to promote inclusivity & diversity in the industry 
what i'd love to see next is a more diverse range of winners at the awards shows - not just for country music but across all genres 
I think it's really cool that Shania Twain is using her platform to speak up for inclusivity in country music 
I'm so proud of Shania for speaking out and using her influence to bring people together 
. Can't wait to see what the future holds for country music with this kind of advocacy 
I mean who wouldn't want to see more diverse artists getting recognized and valued in the industry? it's amazing that she's highlighting talented artists like Lily Rose and Mickey Guyton on her tour lineup