'Trying to stay relevant': Sheryl Crow faces backlash for applauding Taylor Swift's influence in male-dominated music scene

Sheryl Crow shared her thoughts over the weekend, highlighting the significant shift brought by female superstars, especially Taylor Swift
UPDATED MAR 24, 2024
Sheryl Crow praises Taylor Swift in her interview with Stellar Magazine (Getty Images)
Sheryl Crow praises Taylor Swift in her interview with Stellar Magazine (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Social media users weren't too thrilled when Sheryl Crow decided to praise Taylor Swift's impact on the music scene, especially since she believes it's been too male-dominated. Some individuals online thought Crow was just trying to grab attention and didn't agree with what she said.

Meanwhile, Swift got a lot of love from her fans recently for cleverly scheduling her Eras tour around her guitarist Paul Sidoti becoming a father.

In another instance, Swift's boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs, faced some backlash. He received a lot of criticism after dropping hints about engagement and baby rumors involving the 'Lover' singer during a podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce.

Sheryl Crow performs on the runway during The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert 2023 on February 01, 2023 in New York City.
Sheryl Crow asserts Taylor Swift's advent into the music industry changed a lot in the music industry (Getty Images)

Sheryl Crow lauds Taylor Swift's music for changing hierarchy of music industry 

According to the Daily Mail, Crow recently reflected on her career, reminiscing a time when women were scarce in prominent roles in the music industry.

The veteran singer, known as an icon since the 1990s, shared her thoughts over the weekend, highlighting the significant shift brought by female superstars.

In an interview with Stellar Magazine, Crow remarked, "When I was coming up, there was no self-branding. We didn't have social media. The business at large was run by men. I only knew one woman who was an engineer, one woman who was in the upper echelons of a label. I knew no female managers, no female agents, no female radio programmers."

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Sheryl Crow sings praises of Taylor Swift in a recent interview (Getty Images)

Crow also touched on the prevalent issues of sexual harassment and abuse in the industry, noting that women are now being regarded for their significant contribution to the industry because of powerful figures like Swift who wield considerable influence.

She expressed to Stellar Magazine, "What's interesting is that when you get women who are bigger than the actual system in general – like a Madonna or a Beyoncé or a Taylor – it sort of is a giant 'eff you' to the entire history of men manipulating women."

Internet users assert Sheryl Crow is trying to stay relevant

Numerous readers online criticized Crow for her statement highlighting Swift as superior in the music industry.

A user wrote, "Sheryl Crow trying to stay relevant then."

Another user wrote, "Oh do stop moaning on. Rich, famous musician moans about an industry that made her rich and famous."

A user commented, "What is she talking about, Madonna, Celine, Whitney, Mariah, Britney, Janet they all dominated music long before Taylor."

A Facebook user countered Crow's comments by writing, "Taylor Swift is only popular because there's no real alternative to her. At the same time, her popularity is also a reminder of how the quality of music has declined ever since the late 90's"

A user stated, "Not one Swift song will be played in 50 years"

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