Country music goes there on abortion

+ exploring the dark side of children's lit US Edition - Today's top story: With 'Goodbye Mary,' Molly Tuttle extends country music's lineage of reproductive rights songs to the post-Roe era [View in browser]( US Edition | 29 August 2023 [The Conversation] [The Conversation]( Top headlines - [How Europe navigates the hate speech debate]( - [Fighting systemic racism with urban planning]( - [What to know about Hurricane Idalia]( Lead story From “Okie From Muskogee” to “God Bless the U.S.A.” and “Try That In A Small Town,” country music has produced a steady stream of songs that appeal to conservative listeners. But like all genres, country is not a monolith. Its songwriters have written in support of progressive causes too, including lyrics extolling rights for workers, people of color and women. This diversity of viewpoints includes songs about reproductive rights. Middlebury College’s William Nash describes the legacy of reproductive rights songs in country music, including by giants like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, and highlights the work of rising star Molly Tuttle, who is [continuing the tradition]( in the post-Roe era. [ [Sign up for our weekly Global Economy & Business newsletter, with interesting perspectives from experts around the world](. ] Eric Smalley Science + Technology Editor Molly Tuttle is a rising star in American roots music. Amy Harris/Invision/AP [With ‘Goodbye Mary,’ Molly Tuttle extends country music’s lineage of reproductive rights songs to the post-Roe era]( William Nash, Middlebury From the pre-Roe years to today, country musicians have written about the realities of life with restrictions on reproductive rights. 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