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Rising country superstar Mickey guyton made The history of the Grammys as the first black woman with a nomination for Best Country Solo Performance.
Country singer from Arlington is recognized for her hit “Black Like Me”, according to Hello america, solidifying her as the very first black female solo artist nominated in a country category.
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Guyton collaborated with Nathan Chapman, Fraser Churchill and Emma Davidson-Dillon to write the song, according to Craig shelburne with CMT.
Guyton tweeted that she was at a loss for words regarding the 2021 Grammy nod.
“I am speechless,” Guyton said, according to Shelburne. “This appointment is a testimony to never give up and live your truth. I can’t think of a better song to make history than ‘Black Like Me’ and I hope I can continue to help open doors for other women and people who are like me.
The Grammy nominations have made statements in more ways than one, as female artists have led the nominations in categories other than the country, according to Chris Willman with Variety.
“For Best Rock Performance, the six nominees are female or have a lead singer. The best rock song and the best alternative album are also dominated by women, with women occupying three of the five places in these two divisions,” wrote Willman.
Guyton’s groundbreaking news signals the sign of the times, as country music hasn’t been an area in which you typically see many women of color flourish over the years.
“I’ve heard a lot of young, beautiful black women who love country music, who say, ‘Thank you so much because I didn’t feel like I could go to shows,’ Guyton told GMA. didn’t feel like I could like country music because there was no one who looked like me and now there is. “
It should also be noted, according to GMA, that in 1976, The Pointer Sisters received a nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for their song “Live Your Life Before You Die”.
