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I think they'll portray themselves as conservatives whether they are or aren't. Mainstream artists typically have corporate-crafted personas that they have to stick to in order to stay relevant for their target demographic.
Makes me think of Bo Burnham's wonderful Pandering song.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y7im5LT09a0&pp=ygUUYm8gYnVybmhhbSBwYW5kZXJpbmc%3D
I think you are right. I also think a lot of traits that country music stars portray are seen as conservative type traits.
Cowboy hat and boots, dirt road, cold beer and so forth.