An uncalled-for duet by Dolly Parton and Katy Perry failed to tip the gender imbalance,in a night as missing in diversity as country radio playlistsPower ballads, thunderous stadium rock, or swaggering R&B,a tribute to fallen musical heroes like David Bowie, a ZZ Top cover, or even an appearance by rebranded country singer Kiefer Sutherland. The three-hour show may contain been billed as the Academy of Country Music awards,but its programming was obviously much broader than that. Related: 'Welcome to NRA Country': how the gun lobby tried to tap into country music Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com