Carrie Underwood, the reigning queen of country music, is known for her powerful vocals, her captivating stage presence, and her unwavering commitment to her craft. But recently, the “Before He Cheats” singer has taken a stand on an issue that’s close to her heart – the lack of female representation in country radio.

A Call to Arms: Country Music's Gender Gap

Underwood, in a candid interview with the “Women Want to Hear Women” podcast, expressed her frustration with the current state of country radio, which she believes is skewed towards male artists.

“I feel like shutting that door on ‘women don’t want to hear women’ because that’s BS,” she declared, using a blunt and straightforward approach that resonates with her fans. “Even when I was growing up, I wished there were more women on the radio. And I had a lot more than there is today. Think about all of the little girls that are sitting at home saying, ‘I want to be a country music singer.

’ What do you tell them? What do you do?”

A Message to Aspiring Country Stars: Underwood's Voice of Change

Underwood's words are a powerful reminder of the importance of representation. For aspiring young female artists, hearing their voices on the radio is crucial. It’s a reminder that they too can achieve their dreams.

“How do you look at them and say, ‘Well, just work hard, sweetie, and you can do it,’ When that’s… not the case right now,” she continued, acknowledging the reality of the current landscape.

Taking a Stand: More Than Just Words

Underwood is not just voicing her concerns, she's taking action. She's recruited the talented country duo Maddie & Tae to join her on her Cry Pretty Tour 360, a powerful message of support for female talent.

“First and foremost, they’ve earned it,” Underwood emphasized, making it clear that this is not about charity or tokenism.

“I’m not throwing anybody a bone by taking them out on tour with me. They deserve to be there and they’re gonna put on a great show, and I’m already proud of all that they’ve done. I’m a fan, you know?”

A Call for Unity: Underwood Leads the Charge

Underwood’s commitment to promoting female representation in country music goes beyond just her own tour. She advocates for a united front, encouraging women to support each other.

“It’s good when women support women… And I feel like the more we do of that and the more normal it is, why would I not want to take women out on the road with me? Why would anybody feel like, ‘Oh, well I’m a girl, so I better have a guy?'”

With her powerful voice and unwavering commitment to change, Underwood is leading the charge for greater gender equality in country music.

It's a message that resonates with fans and fellow artists alike, and her impact on the industry is sure to be felt for years to come.