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Definitely different, because she doesn't appeal to me either. Not to say the album wouldn't be considered that, but at a vocalist standpoint,, just another average female country singer, IMO don't stand out vocally.... With the exception of Carrie, I would go with what Momin called the dark horse Lainey Wilson.
Agreed. I think her album was stunning, such a welcome downright country record. Her ethos and homage to country music history has been unparalleled so far amongst the current crop of female singers. Her dedication to the Opry, bringing back Patty Loveless on her record, being invited by Dolly, writing a song about Loretta, being inducted by Trisha - and everybody testifies to her love for country music. Yes she doesn't have Carrie's vocal range but who does?! Her songwriting and emotional vocal delivery stand on their own.
She's had multiple hits, including a #1 female-female duet, there was an entire extra EP worth of songs added to the original. She has been a face of country recently, she absolutely has earned a win in this category. Who cares if she toured smaller venues, she's not vying for Entertainer. I'd rather someone with a real case win an award than just a lazy name check that the voters usually do. There would be literally nothing bad about this win.
Beg to differ on these two, lol.
I love Reba and think she is an amazing vocalist. However, I understand your point.
The face of country? Where? I don't mean that in a disrespectful way, but I don't see her anywhere that anyone else isn't.
One of the best singers country’s ever had.
I agree. I still don’t think anyone has come close to the success Carrie and Miranda had/have. I get the industry and other people wanting them to pass the torch, but I personally don’t think anyone has earned it yet. I still think every year since 2006 it has been either Carrie or Miranda (and Taylor a few years in there) who have deserved the award (same goes for this year too). Maybe Carly will also deserve it one day, but imo that time is not here yet.
Except it's very clearly not and has never been an award about literal singing ability. The category description, as Momin posted, has been known and discussed for years so I'm not sure why this argument keeps coming up. "Vocalist" just means "singer."
She's not. She's not even known at all outside a section of country. People who like her want to pump her up. She's very underwhelming IMO. And it's just my opinion. I'm sure she's a very lovely person. Nothing personal. And for the record I"m not knocking her to pump Carrie up LOL, I just don't find her very interesting or good to listen to. She's super boring to me. BUT my favorite country people have always been Carrie & Sugarland. They were freaking awesome. Personal preference. I really liked The Band Perry for the minute and a half they were in country. I enjoy LBT, but more so their older stuff, even though they're still great.
Hands down.
This!!!!
