Why no black female country music performers?

[Taz]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Has there ever been such a person?

 

[Bonzi]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Maybe none want to be. I'm sure if a black female wanted to be one, they would be due to media coverage and outrage.....

 

[Vastator]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

You've never met any black truckers then... I've known many blacks who listen to, and enjoy country music. Met more than a couple "country", "redneck" blacks as well. Hunted with more than a few...

 

[Taz]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

You've never met any black truckers then... I've known many blacks who listen to, and enjoy country music. Met more than a couple "country", "redneck" blacks as well. Hunted with more than a few...

As a general rule they don't. Ok, a few do, but not enough to justify a label putting up a ton of dough to make a black country star happen.

 

[Vastator]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

You've never met any black truckers then... I've known many blacks who listen to, and enjoy country music. Met more than a couple "country", "redneck" blacks as well. Hunted with more than a few...

As a general rule they don't. Ok, a few do, but not enough to justify a label putting up a ton of dough to make a black country star happen.

If the music strikes a chord with the audience; people will listen to it.

 

[katsteve2012]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

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[Taz]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

Amazon.com: ray charles country western

Maybe it's also because you have to be hot to be a country star?

 

[Vastator]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

Amazon.com: ray charles country western

Maybe it's also because you have to be hot to be a country star?

There is probably something to that...

 

[katsteve2012]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

Amazon.com: ray charles country western

Maybe it's also because you have to be hot to be a country star?

Says who?

 

[Slash]

I feel the reason more leans to the fact that black people as a whole, are segregational in nature. In other words, the biggest part of racism in this country, is exhibited among black people, not white people.

You may think that to be "funny" but coming from one as uninitiated and uninformed as yourself, it would be expected of you.

I don't think Charley Pride chose to play in the Negro leagues because he was the one who didn't want to allow himself to play in the Majors. Remind me what color the people that voted for segregation laws were?

 

[katsteve2012]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

maybe because country music sucks?

The discussion is not whether you like country music or not. It's a question as to why there are so few black female country artists.

Now I will give you my assessment: It's not because the people who enjoy country music, predominantly white as they may be, are "racist".

I feel the reason more leans to the fact that black people as a whole, are segregational in nature. In other words, the biggest part of racism in this country, is exhibited among black people, not white people.

You may think that to be "funny" but coming from one as uninitiated and uninformed as yourself, it would be expected of you.

Actually as one who is old enough to recall segregation, I cant seem to recall any black governors or lawmakers on television during the 60's repeating George Wallaces famous words:

"Segregation now! Segregation forever!"

I also dont recall any black national guardsmen or police officers beating white anti segregationist protestors with batons and spraying them with firehoses.

I also dont recall any white churches being bombed by "black segregationists"

Did I miss something?

 

[Taz]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

Amazon.com: ray charles country western

Maybe it's also because you have to be hot to be a country star?

Says who?

Ok then, name 5 ugly country stars.

 

[Hellbilly]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Black people don't listen to country music, that's why none of them are country stars.

Some do. In fact, my 85 year old mother collected and listened to some the C&W songs recorded by none other than
Ray Charles.

Amazon.com: ray charles country western

Maybe it's also because you have to be hot to be a country star?

Says who?

Ok then, name 5 ugly country stars.

You won't find any. The music business is about selling a product...it's not about making good music.

To find great musicians look locally.

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[MizMolly]

Has there ever been such a person? Some people would say that country music is a "racist" institution and that a black female would never make it in that business.

But remember Charlie Pride? I don't recall ever hearing any white person denigrating him because he was black. And he was a country music artist.

What gives? Is someone missing an opportunity here? In this age of politically-correct selective-ethnicity and selective-gender, would I become famous if I passed myself off as a black female and became a country music performer?

So many questions, so little time.

Maybe no black women want to sing country music

 

[Marion Morrison]

Charlie Pride is awesome!

Nowadays there's Hootie err.. Darius Rucker.

 

[bodecea]

I think probably the reason there are very few male black country singers, and zero female black country singers is because of the bias of the audience involved.

Perhaps in the past....not now. I would hope the OP isn't saying that artists are being segregated from country music. Each artist is drawn to what they like and are good at. Nothing wrong with that, is there?

 

[bodecea]

I think it's because you can't sing about ho's and bitches and murdering cops in country.

Just this? Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

 

[Taz]

Almost no white rappers either. Maybe because I ******* HATE RAP!!!!!!!

 

[miketx]

I think it's because you can't sing about ho's and bitches and murdering cops in country.

Just this? Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

Didn't see any mention of killing cops, whores or bitches. did you have some point or something?