ESSENCE Fest Headliner Mickey Guyton: Undeniably Black, Authentically Country

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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticWhen Leslie Fram, formerly a top programmer and morning cohost in radio’s alternative format, made the jump from FM to television by coming aboard the CMT network as the VP in charge of music in 2011, she liked almost everything she had to learn as a quick study in country music. That ranged from the greater collegiality of country’s artist community to how much earlier the music showcases started in Nashville than they had in New York.

ESSENCE Festival this year. Machel Montano, Kes The Band, and Wyclef Jean had some amazing sets that were full of surprises.Following the Grammy Award-nominated singer Mickey Guyton, the Trinidadian soca group Kes The Band rocked the crowd and sang many of their hits. In what was a dance filled set, they performed many of their hits.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe story of women in country music is being written anew every day, but it needs its actual scriveners, too, to keep a record of what progress is or isn’t being made in a genre that sometimes has wavered between nourishing and ignoring its queens. That role has been well-filled in recent years by music journalist Marissa R.

Grammy-nominated country singer Mickey Guyton and Cynthia Erivo impressed audiences with their incredible performances onPBS's A Capitol Fourth, America's Independence Day Celebration atthe United States Capitol.While taking the stage on the Fourth of July, all eyes were onthe Better Than You Left Me hitmaker, 39, as she sang in a flowing red dress with a white necklace and wavy brown locks in a sleek half-up, half-down hairstyle.For the bash, she sported a coral lipstick, smoky grey eyeshadow, black liquid eyeliner and silver hoop earrings. Putting on a show: Grammy-nominated country singer Mickey Guyton and Cynthia Erivo impressed audiences with their incredible performances on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, America's Independence Day Celebration at the United States CapitolLater, she underwent two outfit changes, which included a black gown with colorful fireworks embellished on it and a figure-hugging long sleeve silver dress, which clung to every curve of her toned figure.

READ MORE: 'I avoided beaches because my body wasn't perfect – but now I proudly wear bikinis' Dolly’s 45-foot motorhome comfortably sleeps two people and is decorated in the singer’s classic style – with plenty of hot pink velvet and glitter.Two people can sleep in the glitzy motorhome and may even try on all of Dolly’s gorgeous costumes, shoes and even her guitar.“(I) decided to retire it because I wasn’t touring that much anymore and it just was sitting there.“And I thought this could be put to really good use.”While many major fans will want to stay in the tour bus it does come at a cost.The motorhome costs a minimum of $10,000 (£8,280).But, Dolly has stated that part of the cash goes to the Dollywood Foundation which supports disadvantaged children with education programmes as well as her Imagination Library.The superstar added: “If you’ve got money – and a lot of people do – they just want to experience that.”Guests get to enjoy a Dollywood room that sleeps an extra four people, a full sized wig cabinet and bejewelled clothes and shoes.The decor is a gaudy wonderland with murals on the walls.Dolly spent months in the motorhome during her tours from 2008 to 2022.And, she even wrote some of her songs like “Backwoods Barbie” as well as “9 to 5: the Musical” within its walls.On the booking website, the van is described as “the ultimate behind-the-scenes Dolly Parton experience.”It even states: “Designed by Dolly and her sisters, the motorcoach offers a unique glimpse into Dolly’s life on the road.” Would you love to stay in this home? Tell us in the comments… READ NEXT: Backpacking Brit shares top paid jobs to work while travelling in Australia Tourists banned from 'haunted' fort in India where people 'disappear'

Mickey Guyton has her 1-year-old son, Grayson, to credit for her desire to speak out against disparities in the country music industry.“The reason why I even started using my voice was I did see such disparities in my particular industry against women and women of color,” the 39-year-old country singer told ET. “And then once I became pregnant, it was like, how could I not say something? Like, I don’t want my son when he grows up to look back and know that I said nothing. He's been a huge motivation for that. I realize, no matter what career you have, you can’t enjoy it if you see people struggling.” She continued, “It will never be OK for me and that’s something where I can sleep at night knowing that I’m seeing so many incredible artists of color coming up in this industry.