Comments on: Quotable Country – 10/19/09 Edition

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By: Sam G.

Sam G. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:17:30 +0000

Having been to shows where someone shouts out a request, which opens the floodgates for every album cut, demo song and B-side the artist has ever done, I can kind of understand someone trying to nip it in the bud so they can get on with their set list.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:56:03 +0000

I guess I don’t mind Johnson’s persona when it comes to being “antiestablishment” or whatever, but concert audiences are typically fans and I suppose I’m old fashioned in preferring a more friendly attitude when dealing with fans. I didn’t get that these people were calling out for him to do covers, but I’d understand his frustration if that were the case though.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:29:05 +0000

Thanks for the Unknown Hinson quote and link. That guy has one of the strangest schticks going that I’ve ever encountered. Its a shame that the self-proclaimed “King of the Country Western Troubadours” live concerts are dominated by his screaming hard rock guitar solos! He must think that’s what the womerns want to hear…

I think Jamey Johnson’s “Bad Ass Outlaw” stage persona is refreshing these days just because it is sooo opposite the pleasant, soccer mom oriented demeanor of most of the current artists who get airplay on Airhead Country Radio. I’m not a fan of foul language from the stage, but since he was in the Obamavoter strong hold of New York City, they deserved it! (lol)

A couple years back when Kellie Pickler was fresh off A.I., her classic country covers at her Opry performances were quite good. As time has progressed they now sound more and more like sonic caricatures in comparison. Kellie has an okay voice but gals like Rebecca Lynn Howard or Sarah Johns can sing rings around her when it comes to covering country classics.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:48:54 +0000

That Rascal Flatts quote is timeless.

What a weird world this would be if Kellie Pickler suddenly became one of the commercial saviors of traditional country. Although if she did, I might be finally willing to forgive her for representing country music so awfully on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader.

By: highwayman3

highwayman3 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:37:25 +0000

I found Rodney Adkins quote funny because that’s exactly how I would describe his songs. I know he had 4 number 1’s in a row, but I can’t remember the words, nor do I care to. It’s funny when artists live in a bubble and have people around them telling them how good they are and amazing, and I’m sure those 4 conseutive number 1’s have made him think he’s an amazing accomplished artist.

And for Kellie, after reading some of her tweets where she quotes Loretta songs, or that she’s pumpin a Haggard tune, I remember thinking, if she loves that music why doesnt she sing it. Im sure he record label told her what to sing for her first 2 records, so hopefully she gains the creative control there. It’s refreshing that a country artist is influenced and listens to country artists. Usually people like Taylor Swift are boasting rock bands, and when they reveal their Ipod, it’s all Coldplay and what not. If you sing country, it should be a given you’re a fan of it for the most part.

By: idlewildsouth

idlewildsouth — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:19:05 +0000

As a songwriter, I know it can be frustrating when you want to do your songs, as well as play the cover songs that made you want to write songs, and people have certain expectations for what they want you do. Maybe it is a little rude to say out loud, but I can understand where he’s coming from. In person and off of the stage, my experiences with Jamey Johnson have been nothing kind hearted hilarity.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:07:34 +0000

I love those country haikus! They’re f*cking amazing!:)

I’m hopeful about Pickler’s recent talk about going more traditional for the next album. She’s got a decent voice. I just want less pop and better over all song selection.

I don’t know about that Jamey Johnson sometimes. When does untouchable and cool cross the line into just rude/emo.