Under the topic of things we've recently become aware, I just found out that a country song that hit the top of the charts was removed. It was a hit, but by a gay person of colour. Can you help explain this?

Under the topic of things we've recently become aware, I just found out that a country song that hit the top of the charts was removed. It was a hit, but by a gay person of colour. Can you help explain this?
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Can you cite a reference to its removal? I’m going to search now. . CBS News indeed reports it was removed. I’m on a mobile device and can’t link. The Country Music authority that maintains the chart merely stated it did not have enough elements to qualify as a country song. The decision is tainted with racism and homophobia.
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