#142 - Traditional Vs. Contemporary Country (Grammy Edition)

In this episode of After the Gig, Jesse delves into the upcoming Grammy Awards, focusing on the controversy surrounding the country music category. He discusses the impact of Beyonce’s win for Best Country Album last year, the evolution of country music, and the changes the Grammys are making this year by introducing separate categories for Traditional and Contemporary Country Albums. Jesse examines the nominees, the judging process, and the implications of these changes for the future of country music.Newsletter: https://afterthegig.substack.comYoutube!Support the Podcast on Patreon! Patreon.com/afterthegig* All links right here!!https://linktr.ee/jessehumphreyEMAIL [email protected]://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/@afterthegig00:00 Introduction and Today’s Topic00:08 The Grammy Controversy: Country Category02:30 Evolution of Country Music07:02 Splitting the Country Category08:36 Nominees and Predictions12:45 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement Get full access to After the Gig at afterthegig.substack.com/subscribe