“I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about” - Beyoncé after winning Best Country Album for “Cowboy Carter”

Come here me talk to an amazing panel of experts on music, pop culture, and all things American Studies. “America Now!” is our exciting new series of events @officialbaas.bsky.social / @britishlibrary.bsky.social

Looking forward to chatting about this exciting year in country music at tonight's event (including what we can learn from the rise of "Nash-Vegas")!