Maddie & Tae’s country single “Girl In A Country Song” made huge waves back in 2014 for its criticism of the “bro-country” theme seen in more contemporary country music. The subgenre features men writing songs that put unrealistic expectations upon women, showing them in only cutoff jeans and bikini tops, enjoying getting whistled at and cat-called, and essentially only being useful if they’re looking good in their guy’s pickup truck. Maddie & Tae flip the script with “Girl In A Country Song,” calling out how ridiculous these images are and demanding respect. The song became their first number one hit, making them the second female duo after The Wreckers to ever hit number one. You go, girls!- Kristen Maldonado
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