Country Music’s Race Problem
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The Evolution of Controversy in Country Music
It's challenging to make a splash when you're at a certain level, but Jason Aldine is trying to create controversy for attention. This strategy has worked well for other country music artists in recent years. With the rise of streaming, the audience can directly support artists, bypassing the need for record labels. If people see Aldine's song as part of a culture war and support it, they will keep playing it and make it a success.
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