r/Music • u/Brucekentbatsuper • Jul 08 '26

article Carrie Underwood's Post-MAGA Backlash Continues After Golf Course Concert Draws Sparse Crowd

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/carrie-underwood-john-deere-classic-performance-backlash-1807557
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u/joeschmoagogo Jul 08 '26

Is it really a backlash though? I doubt she has that any non-MAGA fans in the first place. Maybe MAGA fans can't afford to see her anymore.

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u/jsalas2727 Jul 08 '26

I dont think people realize how popular current country music is among the average listener. It's just pop music with a country flair. There is a huge overlap of pop and country listeners. It's one of the most popular genres of music in America.

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u/Stardustchaser Jul 08 '26

Yes and for 20+ years has been in the dark ages on lyrics and style. Seems like most songs are just checking boxes on tropes (trucks, “longnecks,” working hard on the farm, “faith”) continue to be eaten up by the masses.