AceShowbiz - Country music star Mickey Guyton has candidly opened up about the intense personal repercussions she faced after publicly rebuking fellow artist Morgan Wallen for using a racial slur.

Her outspoken stance contributed to early labor during her pregnancy in 2021, emphasizing both the ongoing challenges and the positive changes in the country music industry. "It definitely triggered it," Guyton told the Associated Press about the stress-induced early labor, highlighting the severe cyberbullying she endured.

In February 2021, a video surfaced showing Wallen using the N-word outside his Nashville home. The immediate fallout was significant: his label, Big Loud Records, suspended his contract, iHeartMedia removed his music from their stations, and he was excluded from major award ballots.

Guyton, who was pregnant at the time, promptly called out Wallen, tweeting, "The hate runs deep. Smfh. This is not his first time using that 'unacceptable' racial slur and we all know that." Her outspokenness came with a heavy toll.

During an appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program "The Breakfast Club," Guyton tearfully recalled the ordeal, underscoring the immense pressure she faced. "The hate runs deep," she reiterated, fighting back tears.

Despite the personal cost, Guyton recognized the incremental yet significant progress within the genre. "I've been going to CMA Fest for years and I saw nobody. Now there are so many different Black country artists that are coming and being on stages and getting to sing on stages," she noted.

Guyton's success and resilience have spurred optimism. While acknowledging the slow pace of change, she emphasized the importance of fighting for a more inclusive future.

"There's so much going on that can be very discouraging, but there's so many things that are happening because we're still here and still fighting," she said. Her journey, marked by the Grammy-nominated "Black Like Me," reflects her resolve to carve a space for Black artists in country music.

Country music has been a challenging landscape for Black artists, but Guyton's advocacy is making a difference. "It's so important as Black people that we show ourselves in all different facets of this country and in this world," she asserted, underscoring the historical importance of Black contributions to America.

Her husband's encouragement also played a pivotal role in her career. "You're running away from everything that makes you different," he reminded her, prompting the creation of "Black Like Me."

Guyton's latest album, "House On Fire," embodies both her personal journey and her mission to inspire future generations. As she continues to break barriers, she remains committed to creating a more inclusive country music industry. "If Black people can see themselves, we will come to the genres," Guyton concluded, embodying hope and resilience in the face of adversity.