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Cassadee Pope is leaving country music for rock after being ‘shamed’ for calling out transphobia and racism

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country music genre to focus on pop-rock tunes.“I realize every genre has problematic people in it,” Pope noted in a recent interview with Rolling Stone that was published on Thursday.“The Voice” alum continued: “I’m not saying there’s not a frontman in a band who hasn’t been accused of something in rock music.

But I guess rock is in my bones more. You’re not completely ostracized and shamed for speaking out.”In recent years, Pope has blasted other country music artists for their controversial statements.

Back in 2021, she called out crooner Morgan Wallen for being racist and uttering the N-word in a video.She said at the time in an Instagram post: “I am completely disgusted by Morgan Wallen’s words.

To be that flippant and nonchalant while hurling the most offensive racial slur you could utter… some people just have ZERO sensitivity.”The “Frame by Frame” songstress recalled her words, telling the music publication she regretted speaking out.“I look back on it and I’m like, ‘You’re so annoying,’” she sighed. “I was just another angry white person who just learned about racism.

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