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And the internet’s professional outrage class is losing its mind.

And it’s not just Warner. Universal settled with Udio last month, even as both Udio and Suno continue facing accusations of ripping off the very catalogues they claim to “protect.”

With Wilson running the show, there’s hope the night will actually celebrate the artists and songs that make country music matter — not just whatever trend executives are trying to force into the genre.

The protest album spells out its message bluntly through its tracklist: do not legalize mass music theft to benefit AI corporations.

Political commentator Greg Price summed it up perfectly: the fact that Morello can walk up to the White House wearing that shirt without getting arrested is “proof that you are not in fact living under American Fascism.”

Experts say music acts almost like medicine, helping the brain form new pathways throughout life. And the best part: you don’t need lessons or talent to benefit. Just listening is enough.

This is the woke corporate dream come true: soulless, manufactured “artists” that don’t talk back, don’t have opinions, don’t ask for fair pay, and never take a political stance that might upset the establishment.

Nicki didn’t stop there—she also accused Roc Nation of “ruining” everything from hip-hop to sports to social media.

Fans across the board voiced their frustration, pointing out the lack of lyrical depth, instrumental artistry, and authentic country sound in many of the chosen songs.

As the genre gets more political, and labels continue to erase conservative-leaning artists in favor of Hollywood-approved figures, Adcock’s stance is being seen as a line in the sand.

If the world feels like a strange blend of satire and geopolitics—it’s because it is.

Mia Khalifa’s attempt at virtue signaling only reminded people why she’s not taken seriously.

Ironically, the singer who once stood out for his punk boldness is now just another voice demanding ideological conformity.

As culture war battle lines get sharper, Rowling continues to stand virtually alone among her peers in refusing to bow.