Darius Rucker Praises Beyoncé’s Country Music, Hopes It Wins AOTY

Darius Rucker is an enormous fan of Beyoncé becoming a member of his style … saying he is loving her new nation music, and hopes it lastly lands her a coveted Album of the 12 months Grammy.

The legendary singer-songwriter — who’s one of many few Black artists who’s damaged by means of into nation efficiently — was at LAX Wednesday when a photog requested him about Beyoncé’s newest providing, “Texas Hold ‘Em.”

Darius is pretty transient and succinct in his evaluate — however he is clear … he is digging Bey’s twang.

He says ‘THE’ is a good tune and even throws good luck her method over the prospect of Beyoncé’s foray into nation music lastly earns her a Grammy award for Album of The 12 months … one thing that is nonetheless lacking from Bey’s mantle.

Keep in mind … Jay-Z made an enormous stink about Beyoncé’s lack of an AOTY award throughout a speech at this month’s Grammys, so plenty of of us are questioning if a rustic album will get Bey over the hump … Darius included.

After all, Beyoncé’s going to must beat out Taylor Swift — and others — to win AOTY … Taylor’s bought a new album coming out too, and Darius truly addresses Taylor too right here.

The cameraman asks Darius if he thinks Taylor ought to return to nation — one thing that one other bystander subsequent to DR truly weighs in on earlier than has an opportunity to. As for Darius, he says Tay Tay ought to crank out no matter kind of music she needs … ditto for Beyoncé.

One final thing Darius addressed right here about Bey and nation … particularly, John Schneider‘s ugly remarks about her final week — when he likened her to a canine marking its territory.

Like many individuals … he agrees that John’s phrases had been laced with a racist undertone — and he says gatekeeping nation music is completely foolish. On the query of whether or not Beyoncé is a “lightning rod” … Darius scoffs at that notion as effectively on this interview.

Lengthy story brief … Darius is all for Beyoncé entering into nation music — he is positively a fan.