Historical Implications of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter

After multiple historic wins at the Grammy Awards earlier this month -- including Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year -- Beyonce's Cowboy Carter is seeing a resurgence in streaming and in dialogue across social media and beyond. Some feel Bey deserved the wins. Others have questioned the validity of the Recording Academy's voting processes and the relative value of a "country" album that doesn't really sound like country music. But no matter your opinions on the project, Cowboy Carter represents something much more important than just another collection of songs. It's a cultural statement, a reminder of the rich and diverse history that gave birth to country music as we know it today, and a recognition of the influence of black musical pioneers and their influence on what we listen to every day. Our producer, Ross Boothe, a current member of the Recording Academy, joins us to discuss Cowboy Carter, its historical underpinnings and implications, and its historic wins at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.