Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAlthough he’s the cohost of the Country Music Association Awards, Darius Rucker still doesn’t feel comfortable in the genre.The Hootie & The Blowfish singer has had a country career since 2008, but recalled a certain awkward moment for the Color Me Country radio show.“So I wasn’t really thinking about the Black country singer thing … I wanted people to play my music for my music.
If you like the song, please play it. If not, don’t. Don’t play it because I’m Black, and please don’t not play it because I’m Black.
The first time I walked into [a country radio station] — nobody said they wouldn’t play it. What was said was, “I don’t think my audience will accept a Black country singer. “Just like that. ‘I love.
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