Country music is so dead (thank God). Sam Hunt is the biggest thing in the genre at the moment, and his album is practically straight-forward pop. Between him, Luke Bryan, and Florida Georgia Line dominating it, we might be able to rid of the genre for good. Poor No1MisCarrie.
Nobody that is signed under a label is in total control over their own music
Katy does, she negotiated control of her future catalogue in exchange for not getting advances before signing her record deal. Perks of being a savvy businesswoman