Sometimes inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of sources. Country music, for example, is not the kind of music I generally turn on when seeking comfort, enjoyment, or consolation. You might say I’m not a big fan. I will admit I’m slightly allergic to the sound of fiddles, banjos, mandolins, or anything that twangs. That all said, when the lyrics are really saying something and the artist is using their notoriety to make change, I’m all ears. In this month’s column, we celebrate Sturgill Simpson, Keith Urban, and the other country music artists who’ve decided enough is enough: These musicians are taking a stand against gun violence, misogyny, racism, and the other ills of our nation in decline. Read the entire story at Tourworthy.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, column, Protest Songs, Women's rights, Alt Country, Keith Urban, Sturgill Simpson, This is probably the only time I'll ever write about country music
