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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music

Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music

Update: 2024-02-19

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Beyoncé's instant success on the country music charts has sparked a conversation about Black artists in the genre. Panama Jackson addressed this with country music artist Rissi Palmer last year. The pair had an enlightening conversation about what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music, and discussed the repeated racist incidents Palmer has endured throughout her 20-plus years in the business.

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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music

Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music

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