Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereWhy is “crossover” a dirty word in the music world? Texas girl Beyoncé grew up in Houston, performed at the Rodeo, and loved horses, but some people got royally torqued when she recently released a country record. Why are people annoyed by genre switching, and are there more insidious issues at work? Join us as we explore this conundrum and also play some of our favorite "crossover" examples.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-72/pl.u-BNA66JeTGvM...

Rally in the Alley

Cary Farris and Chuck Pehl

Beyonce and the Country Crossover Conundrum

APR 26, 202484 MIN
Rally in the Alley

Beyonce and the Country Crossover Conundrum

APR 26, 202484 MIN

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Hey Rally fans you can now text us here

Why is “crossover” a dirty word in the music world? Texas girl Beyoncé grew up in Houston, performed at the Rodeo, and loved horses, but some people got royally torqued when she recently released a country record. Why are people annoyed by genre switching, and are there more insidious issues at work? Join us as we explore this conundrum and also play some of our favorite "crossover" examples.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-72/pl.u-BNA66JeTGvM16


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