Hank Williams Jr. Criticizes Beyoncé’s New Country Songs, Suggesting She Should Be Fined for Pretending to Be a Country Artist

In the world of country music, tradition holds a sacrosanct place. So, when Beyoncé released her genre-bending country album, Cowboy Carter, it was bound to stir up controversy. But the reaction from country music stalwart Hank Williams Jr. was particularly scathing. Williams has publicly criticized Beyoncé’s venture into country music, suggesting that her attempt is nothing short of impersonation and that she should be fined for masquerading as a country artist.