In a move that has left the music world both shocked and somewhat bemused, the Country Music Association (CMA) has officially stripped Taylor Swift of her numerous awards, citing the pop superstar’s recent political endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the reason. The CMA, which once celebrated Swift as a country music darling, is now singing a different tune, claiming that Swift should have “just stuck to entertainment” instead of wading into the murky waters of politics.

Swift, whose transition from country to pop has been widely successful, has maintained a somewhat tenuous relationship with the country music world since she left Nashville’s twangy guitars for the bright lights of the pop stage. But it seems that her latest foray into political endorsements was the final straw for the CMA. It all began when Taylor Swift posted a politically charged message on Instagram, endorsing Kamala Harris for the upcoming election. “Kamala Harris represents everything I stand for-equality, justice, and the future of America,” Swift wrote. “I am proud to support her, and I hope you all do too.” While many of Swift’s pop fans applauded her for taking a stand, the response from her former allies in the country music world was far less enthusiastic. The backlash was swift (pun intended), with some country music purists lamenting the loss of the sweet, apolitical Taylor they once knew and loved.

The CMA, which had honored Swift with numerous awards during her early career-including multiple Entertainer of the Year titles-quickly found itself in a bind. Swift’s endorsement of a political figure, particularly one as divisive as Kamala Harris, didn’t sit well with the conservative-leaning organization or its fanbase.

It didn’t take long for the Country Music Association to take action. In a statement released shortly after Swift’s endorsement, the CMA announced its decision to retroactively strip Swift of all awards she had received from the organization during her country music career.

Taylor Swift has chosen to align herself with a political figure and, in doing so, has alienated a large portion of the country music community,” the statement read. “While we respect her right to express her views, we believe that country music should remain a space for entertainment, not political discourse. As such, we have made the difficult decision to revoke her CMA awards.”

The decision, while shocking, was not entirely unexpected given the CMA’s history of keeping its distance from political controversy. The statement concluded with a thinly veiled jab at Swift’s foray into politics: “Taylor Swift was once a shining star in country music. We only wish she had stayed true to her roots and avoided the divisive nature of politics.” As of now, Taylor Swift has not publicly commented on the CMA’s decision to strip her of her awards, but sources close to the singer say she is “disappointed” but “not surprised” by the move. According to insiders, Swift had been aware that her endorsement of Kamala Harris might stir the pot within the country music community, but she felt it was important to use her platform to support a cause she believed in.