I haven’t been listening closely to country music for quite awhile. I got sick of the same dopey “let’s get drunk and go hang out in our pickup truck “ songs and the dearth of really good female country voices !!!
Apparently some things are changing! Maybe I’ll listen more carefully to the women and see if their perspective and experience is also changing?!
Thoughtful, well written article, as usual, Hannah!!
I am familiar with Brandi Carlisle and really like her, know Marin Morris less so and not familiar at all with SG Goodman. Where do you listen to your music?
Gorgeous work! Sardor and I went to a Zach Bryan show earlier this year and I think we witnessed something similar to what you saw at the Tyler Childers set. I see how the traditional expectation of masculinity in country music as being a tough-shelled gunslinger that likes to drink and works the farm may feel less relevant or correct in current times. As themes like gratitude, devotion, and integrity become more central to country music's depictions of masculinity, I think this newer wave will ring truer for many male-identifying listeners. Really excited to see how these themes continue taking form in country music. And likewise, looking forward to future music journalism from you (highly encouraged)!
Yes! I think it's interesting to think about how this music is actually helping (or hindering) men in their self-conception or identity. I wonder whether shifting focus like Zach and Tyler are doing is earning them new listeners and is more profitable in a way because people are seeking it out? And thanks for the encouragement re: music journalism, I was probably subconsciously inspired by your post the other week!
I haven’t been listening closely to country music for quite awhile. I got sick of the same dopey “let’s get drunk and go hang out in our pickup truck “ songs and the dearth of really good female country voices !!!
Apparently some things are changing! Maybe I’ll listen more carefully to the women and see if their perspective and experience is also changing?!
Thoughtful, well written article, as usual, Hannah!!
Yes I imagine a lot of people feel similarly! In terms of women artists, I think Brandi Carlisle, Maren Morris, and S.G. Goodman are on the up-and-up!
I am familiar with Brandi Carlisle and really like her, know Marin Morris less so and not familiar at all with SG Goodman. Where do you listen to your music?
Gorgeous work! Sardor and I went to a Zach Bryan show earlier this year and I think we witnessed something similar to what you saw at the Tyler Childers set. I see how the traditional expectation of masculinity in country music as being a tough-shelled gunslinger that likes to drink and works the farm may feel less relevant or correct in current times. As themes like gratitude, devotion, and integrity become more central to country music's depictions of masculinity, I think this newer wave will ring truer for many male-identifying listeners. Really excited to see how these themes continue taking form in country music. And likewise, looking forward to future music journalism from you (highly encouraged)!
Yes! I think it's interesting to think about how this music is actually helping (or hindering) men in their self-conception or identity. I wonder whether shifting focus like Zach and Tyler are doing is earning them new listeners and is more profitable in a way because people are seeking it out? And thanks for the encouragement re: music journalism, I was probably subconsciously inspired by your post the other week!