Carlene Carter, a country music legend, has come out swinging in her strong defense of Beyoncé’s presence in the genre. In a candid statement, Carlene asserted: “You can be quiet, because it’s Beyoncé. Country music is lucky to have her.” This statement immediately sparked controversy, leaving the traditional country music community facing a big question about the development and diversity of this music genre.

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