Cassadee Pope Exits Country Music, Cites Backlash Over Activism

After facing criticism for speaking out against racism and transphobia, Cassadee Pope returns to her pop-punk roots.

Cassadee Pope announces departure from country music, attributing her decision to the negative backlash received for calling out racism and transphobia.
Pope, known for her outspoken stance, previously criticized country artists Morgan Wallen and Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany, for their controversial remarks.
Reflecting on her activism, Pope admits to feeling 'icky' from fan pushback but remains proud of her stance, despite facing death threats.
Therapy has helped Pope reconcile her feelings about including activism in her music career, leading her to embrace her pop-punk origins.
Pope's move echoes Maren Morris's earlier departure from country music, highlighting a growing concern over the genre's tolerance of problematic behavior.