The country music industry experienced a negative shift in culture when original, patriotic, and talented leaders were replaced by individuals from New York and LA who sought to control the artists.

“You saw music row a lot of the a lot of the original guys that were running those labels from back in the day which were actually country music fans and they were mostly all patriotic guys and really talented and they were country music to the core. They started replacing those people with people fr”

Country music artists should not use the genre as a temporary stepping stone to pursue pop music.

“I feel like a lot of people have used our genre as a stepping stone. And I I feel like uh I feel like uh country music ain't a subgenre. Yeah. And I don't think country music's happy about it, either.”

Trace Adkins believes that he should not change his musical style to match current trends but rather remain true to himself and the fans who supported his original work.

“I don't think you should ever try to change your game to fit into what's going on now you know just don't do that you know just be who you are and and dance with the one that br you, you know, and you keep doing that.”

Country music is currently thriving because it offers a wholesome, traditional alternative to the degenerate and boastful nature of other mainstream music genres.

“My point is simply that country music generally and historically is more traditionally patriotic and wholesome, especially compared to other popular genres. And that might help explain its rising popularity.”

Jelly Roll believes that Beyonce's country album was a piece of art worthy of a nomination and that her inclusion in the genre is ultimately beneficial.

“I think that the body of art was incredible there's no denying that like I always take take all politics out of it before we even talk about those what did the art actually say was it good right and the record was good”

The genre allows for collaboration and creative freedom, and he believes artists should not feel restricted to a specific sound or expectation.

“I don't think you should have to be any certain way. I agree with those guys. Well, I just like making music”

Evan Honer views musical genres as broad and fluid rather than restrictive.

“I kind of never looked at it like any sort of genre. I just really like writing songs.”