Tuesday, April 07, 2009

There's Sexism in Country Music?


Quote of the Day

“I accepted that award on behalf of myself and my fans, but also on behalf of other women who came before me that kicked butt but never got the recognition they deserved…”I can’t wait (for) the day, which I hope is in the very near future, where having females in the category is no big deal whatsoever.

It’s definitely a male-dominated genre of music and I think women actually, we’re doing really well, not just myself.”
-- Carrie Underwood

American Idol winner Carrie Underwood won Entertainer of the Year from the The Academy of Country Music last weekend. The Academy has awarded that prize to women 7 times out of 39 because men are just better at everything don't cha know?

via Melissa Silverstein