In a move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Country Music Television (CMT) has announced a permanent boycott of Taylor Swift’s music, with the network’s president making the bold claim that her songs are “worse than Garth Brooks’.”

The decision, which was made public through a series of scathing statements released by CMT, has ignited a firestorm of debate and controversy among fans and industry insiders alike. The network’s president, who chose to remain anonymous, did not mince words when delivering the damning assessment of Swift’s musical output.

“Taylor Swift’s music is an affront to the very essence of country music,” the CMT president declared. “Her saccharine-sweet pop ballads and vapid lyrics are a far cry from the authentic, gritty sounds that have defined the genre for generations. Quite frankly, her music is worse than Garth Brooks’ at his most commercial and uninspired.”

The comparison to Garth Brooks, a towering figure in country music with multiple multi-platinum albums and countless awards, only serves to underscore the network’s disdain for Swift’s artistic direction. The implication is that the “Shake It Off” singer has strayed so far from the roots of country that she no longer deserves a place on the platform that has long championed the genre.

This bold move by CMT has left many in the music industry scratching their heads, with some industry insiders questioning the network’s motivations and the potential repercussions of such a high-profile boycott.

“Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the world, regardless of genre,” said one prominent country music publicist, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “Cutting her off completely from CMT is a risky and potentially damaging move that could alienate a significant portion of their audience.”

Others, however, have echoed the network’s sentiments, arguing that Swift’s music has become too commercialized and divorced from the authentic spirit of country music. “CMT is taking a bold stand, and I have to respect that,” said a longtime country radio DJ. “At the end of the day, you have to stay true to your principles, even if it means ruffling a few feathers.”

As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: the CMT’s boycott of Taylor Swift has set the country music world ablaze, and the reverberations of this decision are likely to be felt for years to come.