Programming Inequality: A Conversation about Representation in Country Music
This virtual lecture was led by Dr. Jada Watson, musicologist and digital humanities specialist at the University of Ottawa, CA, and discussed the status of gender representation in the American country music industry. Examining data from country format radio, Billboard charts, and professional awards, Dr. Watson highlighted challenges and possibilities for inclusion in the Nashville-based industry and beyond. The event was sponsored by the Center for Southern Studies, the Department of Music, and the Center for Teaching. It was held via Zoom on March 18, 2021. To request access to the recording, email Hannah Huber at hlhuber@sewanee.edu.