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The genre dates back to the early 1920s and has now reached new visibility, while the long-term music staple MTV finally recognized its strength in the industry by first Best National Video Music Awards.
VMA includes six country music videos in the newly formed category, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson have been honored for helping the genre in a new generation of listeners attract Steam. According to the incredible evolution of country music, it is “unable to ignore.” Kronus Communications.
Both Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll were nominated for the first Best Country Video Music Awards. (Getty Image)
“This genre has become a cultural staple, and that’s why MTV finally recognized it in the best national VMA in 40 years after the first VMA,” Uthe told Fox News Digital Digital. “This is largely due to the increased mainstream appeal.
“Artists who have been known for different types, such as Postal Ma Longis now transitioning to the country. Their infamy brings new, large audiences to the genre, which makes it impossible for mainstream media to ignore. ”
Uthe added: “While some old-fashioned country fans may not like this dilution, it undeniably puts the genre on the world’s largest stage. It also helps glow the lights for incredible artists like the Frozen Roll. Top country hits radiating pop culture everywhere. this The songs from last summer were played everywhere. ”
“This genre has become a cultural staple, which is why MTV finally recognizes it with the best national VMA for 40 years after the first VMA.”
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Lainey Wilson was nominated for his “4x4xu” song, while Post Malone nodded with Blake Shelton’s song “Pour Me Drink.” (Getty Image)
Jelly Roll has only recently begun to achieve mainstream success. (Amy Sussman)
Many country artists have been nominated for VMA, Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, Jelly Rollon, Lainey Wilson Morgan WarrenCody Johnson and Carrie Underwood compete for the first-ever best national VMA.
Additionally, Wallen was recognized in the Artist of the Year category, while Post Malone was nominated for her collaboration with Blake Shelton.
Country music is not the new sound anyway, and hundreds of artists help make today’s genre.
“While some old-fashioned country fans may not like this dilution, it undeniably puts the genre on the world’s largest stage.”
“The increase in popularity of this genre is a testament to its OGS and newbies,” Uthe said.Tim McGraw Kenny Chesney is still active and looks great when doing it. McGraw, in particular, has transitioned to performance and production, which keeps the country’s heritage alive. ”
Morgan Wallen toured for two years, his “One Night” tour, which was packaged in 2024. (John Shearer)
Carrie Underwood returns to her “American Idol” roots this year and replaces Katy Perry as judge on the popular singing competition show. (Joy Malone/Getty Images)
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“We can’t forget Dolly Partonshe never wavered her promise to her fans. She continued to show up, bringing only joy to the people around her. ”
In adding that new faces are “critical for ‘pollinating’ genres and bringing people back to the country, artists including Kacey Musgraves “help expand the coverage of this genre.”
Ryan McCormick, managing partner of Goldman McCormick PR, noted that Jimmie Rodgers is widely regarded as the “father of country music.”
“Other artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton Garth BrooksMcCormick said, Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen (Spotify ranked No. 1 for Country Artists with more than 41 million monthly listeners in 2025) have contributed to the growth and wider appeal of country music. ”
Chris Stapleton released his debut album Traveler in 2015, which was later named the best-selling country album of the 2010s. (Kevin Mazur)
Megan Moroney previously viewed Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves as her musical influence. (Amy Sussman)
“It seems that country music has attracted the hearts of Gen Z and millennials, and according to Live Nation, they make up 63% of the country fan base today. Statistics from the country music industry point out that about 70% of country music singers are between 25-54 years old. Social media seems to have played a huge role on Tiktok, and alone occupying the views of two Billion Views on Tiktok.
“It seems that country music has attracted the hearts of Gen Z and millennials, who (according to Live Nation) make up 63% of the country fan base today.”
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While some old-fashioned country fans may not be ready to embrace the updated version of the genre they fall in love with, Uthe explains that Country Pop helped bring music to the masses.
“Now, this type of population is wider than ever because it’s everywhere – advertising, advertising and various social media,” Uthe said. “You can’t escape it at all.”
