The 2019 Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) were a night of celebration for women in country music, with a focus on highlighting their contributions to the genre. However, the night ended with a controversial choice for the coveted "Entertainer of the Year" award, leaving many fans feeling frustrated and disappointed.
The Backlash Begins
Carrie Underwood, one of the night's co-hosts and the only female nominee for the top prize, lost out to
Garth Brooks, marking his seventh win in the category and his third in just four years. This sparked immediate backlash online, with many expressing their anger and disappointment. Fans pointed to Underwood's incredibly successful album and tour cycle, arguing that she was the more deserving winner.
"What does Carrie Underwood have to do to win entertainer of the year?" one fan wrote on social media.
"Like I could write a 50-page paper on everything she did this year and maybe a page on what Garth did. Come on CMA. She hosts the show, y'all."
The Problem of Gender Bias
Many critics also highlighted the issue of gender bias within the CMAs. It's been three years since a woman has been nominated for Entertainer of the Year, and the last female winner was Taylor Swift in 2011.
“@carrieunderwood got robbed of Entertainer of the Year," one Twitter user wrote.
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