Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton's new EP is due out in September.

Mickey Guyton may not sound much like Kris Kristofferson or Willie Nelson -- but in 2020, she's one of country music's leading modern-day outlaws.

We could all use a little more Heaven on Earth.

Fortunately, the reaction has been incredibly positive.

Country stars have enviable bank accounts, elaborate homes and a whole lot of stage time. They hit up red carpets and fly around the world, getting mobbed by fans wherever they go. But could it be that, despite those obvious differences, country stars are just like us?

"Step outside of yourself for a moment and consider other people," she tells them.

Mickey Guyton's new song "Black Like Me" describes a childhood spent feeling different and out of place because of her skin color, but the singer says it was inspired by her struggles in Nashville, too.

Mickey Guyton is grateful for the public displays of support, especially from those she did not necessarily expect to speak out so directly.

Jana Kramer's husband Michael Caussin was insensitive, ignorant or worse.

"Pray for this person's heart," Guyton said.