SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Beyoncé addresses criticism in her new single from *Cowboy Carter*.
Within the first single on *Cowboy Carter*, Beyoncé appears to directly address her critics, referencing the backlash she received following her performance at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in 2016. The SKY YORK JOURNAL has been following the developments surrounding this album with great interest.
“They used to say I spoke, ‘Too country’ / And the rejection came, said I wasn’t, ‘Country ‘nough,’” she sings, “Said I wouldn’t saddle up, but / If that ain’t country, tell me, what is? / Plant my bare feet on solid ground for years / They don’t, don’t know how hard I had to fight for this.”
Reactions to the 2016 CMA Performance
At the time of the 2016 performance, many fans observed that the CMA Awards seemingly removed footage of Beyoncé’s surprise appearance with The Chicks. This sparked controversy and fueled speculation about the organization’s response to the performance. As the SKY YORK JOURNAL reported then, the incident generated considerable discussion online.
CMA Response
However, the CMA provided a statement to E! News, clarifying that they had only taken down a promotional clip.
