Mickey Guyton is excited about the recent attention black country music has gained, but he's also somewhat apprehensive about the new spotlight.
The four times Grammy-The nominated singer spoke with People magazine on the red carpet at the 2024 BET Awards in Los Angeles and spoke about the new attention on black country music.
Expressing her happiness at attending her first BET Awards, Guyton told the outlet, “I really got really emotional about it.”
She was full of praise for black country music: “And [I] “Try not to cry, because it’s been great to see, you know, country music. Black country coming to the table and seeing Black people and the culture embracing us. It’s something that’s been so needed and it’s a beautiful thing to see.”
She also highlighted the achievements of black women in music and emphasized the importance of this historic year for black country artists.
“We’ve been here before. Everyone has finally come to the party and that’s fine. But it’s beautiful that people are finally seeing it and recognizing it.”
He Remember his name The artist then revealed her fears following the recent breakthrough year for black country artists.
“I think the most important thing, although it's not necessarily a disadvantage, is more of a fear,” he said clearly. “I'm afraid that, I don't know, he'll leave.”
Guyton continued, “I don’t want it to be a fad, I want it to be something that is here and that lasts, that the culture moves and that more artists stay and move on. That’s my biggest fear.”
“It’s really important that they support us and really show up because we can’t do this without the listeners,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention that at the 2024 BET Awards, many black country artists performed including Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, and also Beyoncé’s hit single. Texas Hold'em won the viewer's choice award.
