{"id":2004102,"date":"2025-09-07T15:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2004102"},"modified":"2025-09-07T15:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T15:24:10","slug":"morgan-wallen-jelly-roll-help-country-music-earn-long-overdue-recognition-at-vmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/morgan-wallen-jelly-roll-help-country-music-earn-long-overdue-recognition-at-vmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll help country music earn long-overdue recognition at VMAs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/entertainment\/genres\/country\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Country music;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Country music<\/a> is rooted in Americana, with heartfelt stories of small-town life highlighting a focus on family, faith and fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The genre, which dates back to the early 1920s, is now reaching new heights of popularity, and longtime music staple MTV is finally recognizing its strength in the industry with the first <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/entertainment\/music\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:best country Video Music Award;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">best country Video Music Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The VMAs included six country music videos in the newly established category, with Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson receiving credit for helping the genre pick up steam among newer generations of listeners. Country music&#8217;s incredible evolution is &#8220;impossible to ignore,&#8221; according to Adrienne Uthe, founder of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kronuscommunications.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kronus Communications.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>Kronus Communications.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/post-malone-finds-his-country-rhythm-utah-horses-fly-fishing-going-naked-woods\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Post Malone Finds His Country Rhythm In Utah With Horses, Fly Fishing, And Going \u2018Naked In The Woods\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Post Malone Finds His Country Rhythm In Utah With Horses, Fly Fishing, And Going \u2018Naked In The Woods\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll are both nominated for the inaugural best country Video Music Award.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The genre has become a cultural staple, which is why MTV is finally recognizing it with the best country VMA, 40 years after the first VMAs,&#8221;\u00a0Uthe told Fox News Digital. &#8220;This is largely due to its increased mainstream appeal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Artists who were once known for different genres, like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/post-malone-prefers-nashville-la-its-always-like-someone-wants-something-from-you\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Post Malone;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Post Malone<\/a>, are now transitioning to country. Their notoriety brings a new, massive audience to the genre, making it impossible for mainstream media to overlook.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS\/mvaj7wvj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read On The Fox News App;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Uthe added, &#8220;While some old-school country fans might not love this dilution, it has undeniably placed the genre on the world&#8217;s biggest stage.\u00a0It has also helped shine a light on incredible artists like Jelly Roll.\u00a0The top country hits have infiltrated pop culture and are played everywhere. I mean, Shaboozey&#8217;s \u2018A Bar Song\u2019 was definitely\u00a0<i>the<\/i>\u00a0song of last summer and was playing everywhere.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Lainey Wilson sports red cowboy hat next to Post Malone.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EXe1258.RYiJlNPYNHgOIA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/5f7ffc96cd39fc4f873fa1fef9fa167d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Lainey Wilson was nominated for her &#8220;4X4XU&#8221; song, while Post Malone received a nod for his song &#8220;Pour Me A Drink&#8221; with Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson perform on stage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KIcIdnN4YmNjpiTX_6y1rw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/ce6812f4d33dfb7157d98ab00179d1f1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jelly Roll only recently began receiving mainstream success.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A number of country artists received VMAs nominations, with Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/morgan-wallen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Morgan Wallen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Morgan Wallen<\/a>, Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood vying for the inaugural best country VMA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition, Wallen was recognized in the Artist of the Year category, while Post Malone received a nomination for his collaboration with Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Country music isn&#8217;t a new sound by any means, and hundreds of artists have helped contribute to making the genre what it is today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The rise in the genre&#8217;s popularity is a testament to both its OGs and its newbies,&#8221; Uthe said. &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/tim-mcgraw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tim McGraw;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tim McGraw<\/a> and Kenny Chesney are still active and looking amazing while doing it. McGraw, in particular, has transitioned into acting and producing, which keeps the country legacy alive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Morgan Wallen performs on stage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OvGJ6mC9IicUYVowKSgBBQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/55db77f6635eb6237682b6cb1eeeceb8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Morgan Wallen was on tour for two years with his &#8220;One Night at a Time&#8221; tour which wrapped in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Carrie Underwood in a silver dress looks over her shoulder at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KJlkQYTJrW.aj1V3TLWpOw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/6f79b47646a060c06ee1e4e66a7e80aa\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Carrie Underwood returned to her &#8220;American Idol&#8221; roots this year and replaced Katy Perry as a judge on the popular singing competition show.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;And we can&#8217;t forget <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/dolly-parton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolly Parton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolly Parton<\/a>, who has never wavered in her commitment to her fans. She continues to make appearances, bringing nothing but joy to the people around her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Artists including Kacey Musgraves have &#8220;helped expand the genre&#8217;s reach beyond its traditional fanbase,&#8221; Uthe noted before adding that new faces are &#8220;vital for \u2018pollinating\u2019 the genre and bringing people back to country as a whole.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ryan McCormick, Managing Partner of Goldman McCormick PR, noted that Jimmie Rodgers was widely regarded as &#8220;The Father of Country Music.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Other artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/garth-brooks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Garth Brooks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Garth Brooks<\/a>, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen (Spotify&#8217;s No. 1 most-listened to country artist in 2025 with over 41 million monthly listeners) have all contributed to the growth and wider appeal of country music,&#8221; McCormick said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Chris Stapleton Super Bowl anthem\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"667\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ccDcTHxMS69oB0mdToMoUQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/3d8fdf296cd369908455551bcf850f5b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Chris Stapleton released his debut album, &#8220;Traveller,&#8221; in 2015, which Billboard later ranked as the best-selling country album of the 2010s.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Megan Moroney wears denim dress with glittering guitar.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JcNxUOewb3Kwb5ciYxvEqw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/b5c4311289722d3df52e0cf3ead7ad66\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Megan Moroney previously credited Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves as her musical influences.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It appears as though country music has captured the hearts of Gen Z and millennials who, according to Live Nation, make up 63% of today&#8217;s country fan base. Country Music Industry Statistics stated that approximately 70% of country music concert attendees are aged between 25-54. Social media seems to also have played a huge role as country music videos on TikTok have gotten over two billion views in 2023 alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While some old-school country fans may not be so ready to embrace an updated version of the genre they fell in love with, Uthe explained that country pop has helped bring music to the masses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The genre now resonates with a wider demographic than ever before because it&#8217;s everywhere \u2014 in commercials, ads and all over social media,&#8221; Uthe said. &#8220;You simply can&#8217;t escape it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/morgan-wallen-jelly-roll-help-country-music-earn-long-overdue-recognition-vmas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll help country music earn long-overdue recognition at VMAs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll help country music earn long-overdue recognition at VMAs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music is rooted in Americana, with heartfelt stories of small-town life highlighting a focus on family, faith and fun. 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