I also seen the Time Jumpers, Chuck Meade, Sarah Gayle Meech, Matt Woods, Jimmy Stewart and Friends and finished my trip seeing Cory Brannan and Jason Isbell at a sold out show at the gorgeous Tivoli theatre in Chttanooga. Two of Merle Haggards last #1s were Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star and Thats the Way Love Goes. We all have different tastes. Hey, not all music is for everyone. Life isnt like that. 1:10 pm, [] Not everyone is happy about Stapletons ascent, though. Go back and read the article Travis. Stapleton is the James Buster Douglas of country music today. Dammit, be happy, and lets celebrate. However, I fail to see how Traveller is even in the same conversation of songwriting caliber and quality as an album like Something More Than Free. FIRST THEY HAVE TO QUIT BUYING THAT SHIT THAT NASHVILLE PUTS OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS. Yeah, the skill players (WR/RB/QB) and the DBs would have done fine no matter what, but most of the team would only get girls because they played football. [], Arthur Mensor November 12, 2015 @ Hunter Hayes has talent, but to me, his voice is horrible. Cody Johnson. If you dont believe me, go read this: http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/country-music-isnt-in-need-of-a-savior-7764136. Putting aside being a true musician and songwriter for greed and selling out is the worst IMO. The 20-year-old Willock died at the scene while the 24-year-old LeCroy later passed away at a local . Besides, if youre going to make a living as a songwriter, you gotta write songs that popular artists are actually going to cut. Theyre just doing what they think is best for the bottom line. He is young so maybe his voice will mature in time but that wasnt the point I was trying to make. On a much better note, I do love the steel guitar on Traveller Hahaha.. He just sat back quiet and receptive slim George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, godlike eyes fastened on him Carlson You ain't being kind to him keeping him alive Curley November 11, 2015 @ Trigger Enjoyed myself a lot. Theyre goofy and ridiculous, and their songs are horrendous but I dont think theyre dumb. Are you fucking kidding me? Hell, JTE and Patterson Hood look like douche-y hipsters. 10:59 am. Nonetheless, I think we should all take a deep breath, and ponder what Stapleton means for country music, and not let our own biases cloud that. My thoughts exactly, holy shit, Robby Turner is commenting on a site that I read/comment on regularly. Some of these artists have paid more dues. Ive had the true blessing of hearing a large collection of demos hes cut as part of his publishing deal. Offer something useful to the discussion, or go find a YouTube comment section to haunt. November 11, 2015 @ Does that completely absolve Stapleton of any criticism for writing songs with Thomas Rhett? Is anybody knowledgeable really saying that? Ill break it down to high school stereotypes. Enjoy a buffet dinner with Beef Stroganoff, Fried Chicken . 10:09 am. George Jones, 'The Best of George Jones 1955-1967' (1991) What with the brawling and the drinking and the drunken lawnmower-riding and the Axl Rose-esque approach to concert etiquette (they. November 11, 2015 @ And Stapleton has gotten paid in the process. 8:39 am. 11:30 am. I think the nominations were a shock as well. The day after the CMAs, I specifically got challenged from people saying Chris Stapleton is not the next Randy Travis. Nobody will be the next Randy Travis, just like nobody will be the next Waylon Jennings. 186 Comments, Not everybody is happy about all this mainstream success and good times being had by Chris Stapleton and his fans, and Im not talking about the apostles of Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett who got shafted last Wednesday night by Stapletons wins at the CMAs. I dont know if hes the savior of country music or not, but personally, I dont think that one person (Sturgill) all by themselves saves anything. I dont think they fall off in the traditional scene, their genre did just a switcheroo on them. 10:15 am. People love it when I recommend music or play good music in my garage. But even then, lumping such a distinction on any artist seems like an unfair load on their shoulders. For those keeping score at home with your Insecure Elitist Country Music Fan Membership Kit, that makes Stapleton at least the third artist in a year (its getting more difficult to keep track) to be crowned the Musical Messiah by the vocal minority who hardly claim to give two craps about mainstream country music under normal circumstances. Can't believe I haven't seen "Iran So Far" yet. CountryKnight "Nobody to Blame" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. 12:32 pm. one_time Fox News ' Laura Ingraham attacked Capitol Police officers on her Wednesday night show. 1:59 pm, Chris Lewis "Louie" I feel like acknowledging that Hey, Chris Stapleton wrote a few songs that traditional fans may not like is actually a way to strengthen the argument for him being a genuine guy. Brian W. Roach So for the sake of argument, fairness, and equal time, lets take an honest, devils advocate look at Chris Stapleton, and see if some of this criticism is worthy of wearing the luster off of his CMA wins, and his astounding commercial success subsequently. I went to see a band last night that I had never heard of for two reasons 1) my friend asked me to go and she likes indie country. Sat - Nov 4, 2023 - 5:30pm EST. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ Tell it to David Fanning who covered it last year and did a great job of it. Eric Church Drops a Doozy; New Peter Cooper Record Out Tomorrow; 2016 Ameripolitan Awards Nominees | Country California A lot of big words and yet still cartoonish. At one point in 1979, despite being one of the best-selling artists in the history of country music, he was bankrupt and destitute, living in his car, weighing around 100 pounds and living off of junk food. My comments arent really about Hunter or Chris for that matter but more about how most people perceive an artist based on their looks. I am just not sure about his potential for growth and staying power. Even if Stapleton never paid dues and never struggled, he still put out an excellent album (with your help). A comment was basically made saying that the industry pulled the wool over our eyes, by having one of their own play the fake outlast law part, and we fell for it. Eh, Americana is just what NPR people call the country they like, haha. 1:08 pm. My point is that I wonder how many people are listening to Chris Stapleton with their eyes. 12:16 pm. They decided to write some songs together across the atlantic ocean by emailing ideas back and forth and have recorded a full album in a hotel I loved the album Traveller and think Stapletons success is a win for the good guys.BUT has anyone considered Dave Cobb might be the country music savior. Are you for real or are your comments on these Chris Stapleton articles your idea of some kind of performance art? And he told me the people who dont like will are people who cant write like him . 1:55 pm. Some are saying Stapletons wins were all a ploy to lure traditional country fans back in the fold, or otherwise anoint a new star that they can then turn into the next Luke Bryan. I prefer this kind of in-your-face country. Oh Great, Now Everyone Will Be Making Traditional Country I like Timberlake but that doesnt belong on country radio in my opinion. please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. Half of Traveller is more informed by blues, soul and rock influences, if were being truthful here. There is something in the country music ethos that cant help our brains latching onto the idea that at some point, some traditional country artist will come along and become a superstar without compromising and help turn the tide in country music. 3:43 pm. Am I biased? I always think of it likes this..A kid graduates high school, lands a construction job and gets married. Whatever the issue, whatever the question, whatever the talking points, every . What is my stance on traditional country music Brian Kingsley? See all 11 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. CountryKnight November 11, 2015 @ Nadia Lockheart In all honesty, I was expecting a little more from Chris, considering the outstanding and mind-blowing work hes done in the past. November 13, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ November 14, 2015 @ Some of those songs had been written for 5 years. 1:45 pm. Dont get me wrong. November 11, 2015 @ In his one-man show, Garth gave a great deal of credit for the success of the Class of 89 to an immediate predecessor Randy Travis. 11:34 am. nobody to blame george jones. November 11, 2015 @ Chris does have a lot of blues, Southern rock, and R&B/Muscle Shoals influences in his music, especially in his singing style. Also read the other articles on this site about Chris. will probably just go back to the simple, moronic pop and hip hop music from whence they came. But we wont be able to make that judgement call until years from now when we can look back at the puzzle when all the pieces are in place. November 11, 2015 @ Oh snap! 10:04 am. How Stapleton chooses to apply his new success and stardom from here on out will determine my broader opinion of him. Vernon Knight And let me put it like this: for all his bro and metro songs that he put out, yeah sure the soccer mom and the people driving to high schools were probably the ones listening to them. To want to keep everything small and dingy just so it stays familiar to you is no way to be a good neighbor, or a good fan. Hes a legend and has great tunes. Most of the bands I now love I have lucked into hearing, or read about on this site. I like Alan Jackson, because the man isnt afraid to place a silly song next to a serious song on his albums. Youre only deceiving yourself. 11:54 am. Theyre so used to seeing things go wrong, theyre untrusting when anything goes right. November 11, 2015 @ Family (1) Of course not. I really appreciate that SCM can cover this phenomenon without going overboard in excitement and expectations, but also without being overly cynical. How can people be against him? November 12, 2015 @ Some of them are just downright better. I think Florida Georgia Line is at a serious precipice at the moment, and if I wasnt so busy trying to keep up with Stapleton and other stuff, Id already written about this. Hell, my wife loves Chriss music but she also really digs Lady Antebelllum. November 11, 2015 @ Trigger one question has been eating at me since the CMAs. She is also recognized for her role in a romantic movie called Bollywood and Vines (2004). March 22, 2017 @ Jack Williams Whether he keeps it for himself or the song never sees the light of day. George Jones. yeah, but Ive watched Chris pay dues for years. Anthony By Fouad Ajami. ONLY THE DIE-HARD C&W FANS CAN ACTUALLY SAVE THE GENRE! Simply put, you desire to be what the popular opinion of country music is. Im not saying its right in any way. Nobody's Lonesome For Me_George Jones__Nobody's Lonesome For Me|_. Folks that are criticizing the rock/soul/blues side of Stapleton as a liability to his trad-country cred (not you, Nadia, just piggy-backing on your comment) seem to have completely forgot about Hank Williams, Jr and Travis Tritts entire careers. 10:50 am. Ive even been calling it traditional country. I found The Drive By Truckers, Blackberry Smoke, Canadian Ragweed, Ray Wylie Hubbard, The Steel Drivers and ALOT of Texas Red Dirt Music. November 11, 2015 @ Agree that time will tell if he bends to what the mainstream wants. 10:31 am. 2:51 pm. And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time. November 11, 2015 @ Whether he is considered a savior or not, I find Stapletons sound a refreshing relief from the current wave of what I call bubblegum country. November 11, 2015 @ "No One Is to Blame" is a song by British musician Howard Jones. Sure he could. And despite some bumps (and punches) in their relationship, Jennings and Jones remained friends until Waylon's death in 2002. November 11, 2015 @ Sorry, had to. November 11, 2015 @ You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - James Arthur Cheating - John Newman: 43. . I mean, hes more Americana, in the style of Willie Nelson. There is absolutely no financial benefit to what happened for anyone but Stapleton and his label. Chris appearance may lure some less discerning folks to his camp, but I dont think that the serious lover of music..like those that frequent this wonderful site..are that easily duped. Nancy Jones is 73 years old as of 2021. They do not look like mainstream country singers. Education Chris is an alumnus of the Johnson Central High School. I read an interview where Stapleton said the light bulb went on when he heard Metamodern, that he didnt even know an album could sound like that. Plus, he has written plenty of hits for superstars. As far as drawing country fans ire, she is jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. "Nobody to Blame" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. Im sure I speak for many readers when I say, we hope you get a chance. 5:52 pm. I used to hate Forever and Ever Amen by Randy Travis. An early review called the song "violent, tortured and abysmal shouts and groans and his inspired guitar playing in a primitive and frightening Negro religious song". Outlaws are tough, not pussies. November 11, 2015 @ 9:40 am, I wish I could leave a comment for the article, but it wont let me for some reason so Ill have to do it this way. No offence, but I dont really think you know what I mean lol. Country needed saving. 6:33 pm. Lets all move on and shut up for once. Ill answer that for myself. Dec 29, 2018 We took a trip down to Southsea beach over Christmas to sing 'Waterloo Sunset'. I know its the equivalent of putting a kick me sign in some circles to say these are good pop country or that such a thing can even possibly exist. I PLACE THIS IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE OF ITS IMPORTANCE TO ME. Sierra Ferrell In Dreams [Sped Up] (Official Audio), Drayton Farley | American Dream | Western AF, New Brit Taylor Song Aint a Hard Livin', New David Adam Byrnes Song One Two Step Away, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros feat. Alan is the only one who has been releasing musings with a real melody and lyrics that embody what Real Country Music meant for the last 70 years. November 12, 2015 @ Ugh! Cosmos Too good to pass up! Cool Lester Smooth Howard Jones No One Is Blame/ The Chase PROMOTIONAL COPY 7" Vinyl Record 45rpm . When you play devils advocate, which is what I tried to do in this article, it can sometimes come across like you believe in something youre actually speculative of. 2:28 pm. Chris Stapleton played the game. There were times he played small venues as a solo artist to virtually nobody. Im not joking. I personally love steel guitars, banjos and fiddles. Blame game. This is just the tip of the iceberg. They never compromised or schmoozed with the wrong people. I seen Chris and you at The Paramount Art Center, this past August. So many people here who have helped me feed my family. Chris is Banjo God Bless, and hope to see yall again, soon. And as a country fan, if you prefer steel guitar and fiddle in your music, thats completely understandable. He has written some songs that some traditional fans may not like. Your email address will not be published. I love and support you all. I dont give a damn what he looks like. 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