Country star Mickey Guyton is set to perform at the Democratic National Convention, joining other performers like James Taylor and Jason Isbell. When asked about the significance of the event, Guyton stated, “I love my country so much and to get such an opportunity to bring unity to such an incredible movement is a great honor.” Guyton, who made history as the first Black woman to receive a Grammy nomination for best country solo performance in 2021, expressed her awe at the possibility of seeing a woman of color become president of the United States. Reflecting on Vice President Kamala Harris’ run, Guyton said, “I’m elated, and it means the world to me to see this AKA (Alpha Kappa Alpha member), biracial lawyer who attended a HBCU thriving and bringing so much hope to this country.” Despite facing racism in the country music industry, Guyton remains proud to pave the way for other Black artists. She emphasized the importance of her performance at the DNC, stating, “For me, this is beyond a genre of music. This is about humanity. This is about the culture. This is about our country and I feel honored to be able to witness history.” Guyton also paid tribute to Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first Black candidate to seek a major party nomination in 1972, saying, “All I have to say is Shirley Chisholm flew so Kamala could soar.”
