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| Miranda Lambert was virtually the only viable female candidate on Wednesday (USA Today) |
Entertainer of the year was Miranda and four guys.
Album of the year was Miranda and four guys.
New artist of the year was Brandy Clark and four guys.
Single of the year was Miranda, three guys and Tim McGraw "featuring" Faith Hill even if she was barely on the song.
Duo of the year was four all-male duos and one male-female duo.
The female vocalist of the year category was bleak. Carrie, Martina, Taylor, Kacey and Miranda...with Taylor out, who will they pick next year to fill out the category??
The male vocalist of the year could have been filled by any number of dudes in expensive jeans with wallet chains, calling girls "baby" and sticking synthesizers in their tunes. Male country artists are a dime a dozen, and people eat their formulaic drabble up with a spoon.
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| Like these idiots (USA Today) |
Some of the other categories are better with female representation in musical groups (LBT, Lady A, Band Perry). Kacey Musgraves also did well, but she was the only other real contender as a woman. It's just disappointing to know how few women are making noise in the industry.
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| Kacey Musgraves won song of the year for "Follow Your Arrow," which is a HUGE deal considering the song's pro-LGBT message (USA Today) |
