Baylen Leonard: "Beyoncé Doing Country Music Is Not Gonna Take Your Country Away" - Broadcasting, Dolly Parton, and the UK Country Music Scene

Baylen Leonard is a radio broadcaster specialising in country music. He is best known for his work with Absolute Radio Country, which he presents six days a week, and for his podcast Country Music Talk where he has interviewed country music stars such as Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman. He has twice been recognised as International Broadcaster of the Year by the Country Music Association, and has won two British Country Music Awards (CMAs) for his work as a radio presenter. In this episode, Maya talks to Leonard about his journey into commercial broadcasting, the appeal of American music in the UK, and whether or not Beyoncé can be considered a country artist.Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The society hsots interviews with world-class speakers; leads interactive skills and employability workshops; and connects students to organisations and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @oxfordmediasoc and @spotlightpod.ox.Credits:Host & Editor: Maya Heuer-EvansProducer: Guy McEwingDirectors: Jan Maciejewski & Guy McEwingComposer: Ariana May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.