That’s not Morgan Wallen, that’s Oliver Anthony (the Rich Men North of Richmond singer). Also, it’s not exactly faking an accent if you do it to achieve a certain sound in your music, but make no effort to convince people that that’s your real voice. It’s just artistic choice.
I agree with you that what he said was very disappointing, but this comment is still 2/3rds wrong.
Morgan Allen is faking his accent, and believes in diversity.
Yet another viral sensation is manufactured.
All country music is like that. They put on an exaggerated version of a deep southern accent. Nobody actually talks the way that they sing.
So, like pretty much every other "Country" (pop) star of the last 30-40 years, then?
I'm really not fussed. (Almost) Anything the Guardian dislikes is fine by me, to be honest...
At least in terms of "cultural" stuff (such as music, movies, etc.)
That’s not Morgan Wallen, that’s Oliver Anthony (the Rich Men North of Richmond singer). Also, it’s not exactly faking an accent if you do it to achieve a certain sound in your music, but make no effort to convince people that that’s your real voice. It’s just artistic choice.
I agree with you that what he said was very disappointing, but this comment is still 2/3rds wrong.