"I'm a country artist, but I've done pop songs. That's okay. So why isn't it okay the other way around?"If Cowboy Carter ain't country, tell Kelsea Ballerini: What is?The "I Quit Drinking" singer defended Beyoncé and Post Malone's nominations in country categories for this year's Grammys in an interview with Fierce: Women in Music on SiriusXM.

Ballerini is nominated in the best country duo/group performance category for her duet with Noah Kahan “Cowboys Cry Too” from her new album, “Patterns.” The category also features “II Most Wanted” by Beyoncé featuring Miley Cyrus and “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen.