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US country singer Kirstie Kraus defends Beyonce moving into country space

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American country singer Kirstie Kraus has defended Beyonce moving into the country space, saying “why give anyone backlash for putting out music that they want to”.

US pop superstar Beyonce released Act II: Cowboy Carter on Friday, her country-inspired album which features duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as a cover of Dolly Parton’s classic Jolene.

However, her foray into the genre had

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