Beyoncé’s album is not the only topic of discussion here. In a world where musical borders are becoming more hazy, it explores the fundamental core of genre.
Can musicians incorporate elements of other genres into their own work without diluting it? Does creative expression need to follow predetermined guidelines?
Maybe in the center is where the reality is. Like all other genres, country music is dynamic and has changed throughout time.
Country music has always welcomed new voices and sounds while remaining loyal to its essential essence, from Waylon Jennings’ outlaw anthems to Hank Williams’ melancholy ballads.
Maybe a new generation of country music that combines creativity and tradition will emerge as a result of Beyoncé’s experiments.
