The call for change in the country music industry, known by most as #womenwanttohearwomen, has been heard by many across the nation. Female country artists, their counterparts, fans, radio personalities and the Twitter movement are using their voices collectively to demand action. Currently, female artists barely get 15% radio airplay while male artists get at least 85%. We all know the statistics, sources and ratings that have saturated social media, but has the attention brought to this inequality actually brought change?

Some say some progress is better than no progress, so we have to acknowledge that changes are being made. Male country artists have joined in supporting this movement, and they are not doing it silently. Some radio shows are giving female artists up to 60% airplay. Many articles, blogs and well-known reporters of country music are keeping this issue relevant and in the forefront.

Fans of country music have made their opinions known. Women want to hear women and this is definitely noticeable if you look at concerts where female artists are performing. You can rest assured that more than 15% are female fans. Men are also making it known that the female artists deserve the same opportunities as the male artists. While some say they do have the same opportunities, this is simply not true. THIS IS EVIDENT BY 15% vs 85%.

My hope is that supporters of this movement do not back down. They keep taking action. They continue to saturate social media so that collective voice being heard does not diminish. Supporters must keep shining a light on this problem. Every single word, conversation, action or opinion, no matter how small you believe it is, MATTERS!!!!

This is my opinion and my support for the change the country music industry needs. The bottom line is always the dollar. Try changing things and see if your revenue increases. My thoughts are that it will.

CHANGE DOES NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE CURRENT SITUATION BECOMES TOO UNCOMFORTABLE TO REMAIN THE SAME!