The Country Questionnaire, Part III
Here we go again. Copy and paste the list into the comment box and fill in your responses to as many questions as you care to answer. I’ll post my answers as the first reply, but then it’s all you guys, so give us your best.
Thanks to all of my cowriters on this questionnaire: David Jones, J.R. Journey, Mike K., Mike M., OTWG, and Rick. I actually received too many good suggestions, so don’t be offended if some of yours didn’t make it. They might still show up in future editions. In fact, some of them surely will. Without further ado…
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
2. Blandest current country superstar:
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter:
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options):
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
18. Lyrics to live by:
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
20. Favorite harmony singer:
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
Prefer email? Nothing wrong with that!
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner, Montgomery Gentry (gotcha)
2. Blandest current country superstar: Carrie Underwood
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: On a Mustache and a Prayer
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Waylon
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Collin Raye
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Bryan Adams
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Cleve Francis
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: “I like this person. We should duet.”
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: “Rockin’ the Beer Gut” by Trailer Choir is actually pretty catchy.
10. Blame soccer moms for something: the omnipresence of minivans
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: It would be hard to beat Marty Stuart.
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Candy Apple Houghwicks
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now: “High Cost of Living” by Jamey Johnson
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Jennifer Love Hewitt
16. The last song you heard (be honest): “My First Taste of Texas” by Ed Bruce
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 12 or 13
18. Lyrics to live by: To respect myself, and my brother and my sister/And perfect myself in my own peculiar way (Pilgrim’s Progress, Kris Kristofferson)
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Think twice about changing last name to Montana.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Emmylou Harris or Alison Krauss
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Never cared for “That Kind of Day” by Sarah Buxton.
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Gene Watson
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Dale Watson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “Now we’d like to do a song by the late Vern Gosdin…”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Wade Hayes’ recording of “Kentucky Bluebird”
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Socks
2. Blandest current country superstar: Chuck Wicks
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Dunn Must Be Busy
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Jason Aldean
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Ty Herndon
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Christina Aguilera
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Ricochet
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Time for another album!
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Craig Morgan (joking!)
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Shania
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Don’t read the charts.
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: His mirror.
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Crazy – Wanda Jackson
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 9
18. Lyrics to live by:
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Say Miley isn’t really your daughter.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Nashville’s Resident Backing Vocalist Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but aren’t: Shuttin’ Detroit Down … that wasn’t meant to be funny?
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Loretta Lynn
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: My songs have such dimentionality.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Achy Breaky … No, I just can’t.
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Ashton Shepherd
2. Blandest current country superstar: Tie! Kenny Chesney / Carrie Underwear
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Sucking Country! (But you knew that already)
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Unknown Hinson
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Garth Brooks
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Taylor Swift
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Where’s my bong?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Achy Breaky Heart
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Top 40 Country Radio’s Playlist Mediocrity!
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Elizabeth Cook
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Jiminey, Prince, etc.
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Jamey Johnson – The Cost of Living High
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Jason Aldean – She’s Country
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Dame Edna
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Lane Turner – Little Book of Matches
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: Its never too early to start…
18. Lyrics to live by: Why don’t we get drunk and , well…you know
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Sign Miley to a lifetime personal management contract NOW!
20. Favorite harmony singer: Amanda Lynne McReynolds (just the right amount of vocal stridency)
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Everything Brad Paisley has ever written…
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Jim Ed Brown
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Justin Townes Earle
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I’m not really a country music artist in any way, shape, or form…
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Joe Diffie’s “Pick-Up Man”. (He had a mullet back then, didn’t he?)
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Young ex-major label artist with the most talent? Ashley Monroe
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
2. Blandest current country superstar: Kenny Chesney
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: I Can Sing Too, You Know (he released a real one once, pre-Ronnie, called Highways & Heartaches)
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Billy Joe Shaver
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Steve Earle
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Taylor Swift
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Kellie Pickler (as long as it goes along with abandoning her attempts to sing herself)
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): High Cost Of Living (oh, the choice…)
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: She’s Country
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Whatshername who won Nashville Star whose album he’s supposed to be producing
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Six Days On The Road
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 8
18. Lyrics to live by:
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Far too late for any
20. Favorite harmony singer: Depends on my mood but Emmylou Harris or Vince Gill always sound good
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Brad Paisley, I’m Gonna Miss Her
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Gene Watson
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: My next album will feature several acapella tracks, recorded live
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Joe Diffie, Ships That Don’t Come In
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
Song intended seriously which makes you laugh hysterically instead
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: the next person who rents the lane
2. Blandest current country superstar: Carrie Underwood
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: The One With The Mustache
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: George Jones
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White – too easy
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Whitney Houston
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Bucky Covington
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: where’s my lighter?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: ‘Chasing Pavements’ by Adele
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Rascal Flatts
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Jennifer Nettles
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Bubby and Sissy
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): ‘High Cost of Living’ – Jamey Johnson Or ‘Strange’ – Reba
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: ‘The Climb’ – Miley Cyrus
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: posthumous duet with Elvis (and Elvis would have loved the song too)
16. The last song you heard (be honest): ‘No Fear’ – Terri Clark
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: pass
18. Lyrics to live by: ‘pssh It Happens’
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: bangs are about as cool as mullets
20. Favorite harmony singer: Trisha Yearwood or Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: ‘Swing’ or ‘I Got My Game On’ by Trace Adkins
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Dolly Parton
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: ‘Screw country radio programmers!’
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: ‘There Ain’t Nothing Wrong With The Radio’ – Aaron Tippin
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
Rolling Stones song Sugarland should cover?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
Josh Turner…if he’d step up his song selection quality.
2. Blandest current country superstar:
Rascal Flatts
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
Room to Breathe
Oh, that’s taken?
4. Artist at the top of your personal
Badass-O-Meter:
Johnny Cash
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
Collin Raye is a good answer.
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
Chuck Wicks
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
Jessica Simpson
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
I’ve never heard the Trailer Choir song. Sugarland’s “It Happens”
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
polution & Chely Wright’s “Bumper of Your SUV”. (Wasn’t it a woman in a minivan who flipped her off, thus inspiring the song?)
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
Blake Shelton
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (
options):
Not to be predictable, but Jamey Johnson’s “High Cost of Living”
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
Why not? Jason Aldean, “She’s Country”
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
John Rich
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
Kasey Chambers, “Little Sparrow”
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
Ha!
18. Lyrics to live by:
Kris Kristofferson’s entire “Why Me, Lord?”
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
I’ve got none. He’s rich and I’m not.
20. Favorite harmony singer:
Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
I’m with Ocasional Hope here. Brad Paisley, “I’m Gonna Miss Her”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
Willie Nelson. I love it how his voice just keeps getting lower.
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
Jamey Johnson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
“I’m leaving myspace”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
Billy Ray Cyrus, “Trail of Tears”
26. Shameless bonus: Sugges
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Didn’t Cowboy Troy used to sell shoes?
2. Blandest current country superstar: James Wayne
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Kix My A**
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Johnny Cash
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Mark Wills
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Hank III
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Bucky Covington
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Heh heh, duuude
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Rascal Flatts – These Days
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Making my morning commute a living hell.
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Reba
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Chipper
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): JJ – High Cost of Living
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Miley, I guess
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Adam Lambert
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Chickenfoot – Down the Drain
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 16
18. Lyrics to live by: “Life is short in spite of your plans, so tell the girls they’re pretty while you can” -Lucero
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: I got nothin’
20. Favorite harmony singer: Sweet Emmylou
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Bobby with an I
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Merle
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: See 22
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I’m really concerned about whether I’ll have enough money set aside to retire
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Bono had a mullet back then)
26. Your favorite song by your least favorite artist…
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: A player to be named later
2. Blandest current country superstar: Trisha Yearwood
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: B Minus D (Is Not an Algebra Problem)
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Jamey Johnson
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Mark Collie
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Taylor Swift
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Trailer Choir
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: I’d really like something to snack on.
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Copacabana
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Minivans
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Brad Paisley
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Dances With Wolves
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options):Sideways
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Here Comes Goodbye
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: John McCain
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Boots On
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: First grade, so you don’t get beat up on the playground
18. Lyrics to live by: It’s better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you’re not.
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: It’s OK, you can retire now.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Reba
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:: Third Rock From the Sun
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Merle Haggard
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: see previous question
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: Breakup songs are so over done. I think I’ll write something unique.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Ashton Shepherd, Hayes Carll (in the Willie category?)
2. Blandest current country superstar: Ms. Underwood
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Don’t Stand Still, Look Excited
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Kenny Chesney, no sleeve can contain his amrs.
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: David Kersh
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Def Leopard (unless he wants to be nominated for CMT awards)
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Hank III, no one else is that crazy.
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Where’d I put that lighter?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Motorcycle Drive-By, Third Eye Blind
10. Blame soccer moms for something:Me not listening to the radio.
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Blake Shelton, not even close. Tell me you wouldn’t watch.
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Pat “Why’s Daddy Crying” Hough-Wicks
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): High Cost of Living
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Sideways
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Virtual Woody Guthrie a la Hank/Hank Jr. “There’s a Tear in My Beer.”
16. The last song you heard (be honest): (Who Says) You Can’t Have It All
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: When you give up on the Scooby-Doo luchbox.
18. Lyrics to live by: Marie Leveau, Bobby Bare.
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: If you ever get the chance to do a show on the disney Channel…
20. Favorite harmony singer: George Jones
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Merle Haggard, with part of a lung missing.
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: George Jones, it makes me think they’re cool anyway.
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I wanna start wrting more songs about trains.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Could’ve Been Me – Billy Ray Cyrus
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
Least favorite rhyme often used in country lyrics (i.e. girl/world)
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
I hate answering these types of questions, because they’re unfair to the past and current country artists. I honestly think there are some talented artists out there putting out music, but it’s hard to tout any of them as the “saviors” of country music, particularly when you compare them to Hank/Waylon/Merle/etc. I dont’ think any artist can try to fill the shoes of legends…all they can attempt to do is write and record music that best reflects their personal experience and artistic growth. Then, the legend will grow on its own. (Unfortunately, I think most artists worry more about what will sell records or get radio airplay, rather than what will aid artistic growth.)
2. Blandest current country superstar:
A lot of current mainstream artists can vie for this title, but I’ll go with the Flatts boys.
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
“You’re Gonna Miss Him When He’s Gone: Kix sings the best of the ACC Top 40″
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter:
I’ll go with Ralph Stanley. Sure, he’s not as controversial a figure as some of those already mentioned. But, listen to “Oh Death” off the O’Brother soundtrack again. Anybody who can sing a song like that, with no instrumental backing,and send chills down your spine is amazing in their own right. But, seriously, think about it…Ralph Stanley is having a conversation with “Death”(or, god, however you interpret it)…and the passion in his voice is so honest, and so convincing…you almost feel like he could “win” the argument with Death. What other singer, outside of maybe an elder Johnny Cash, could’ve come across that way? To me…that voice is the very definition of “Bad-ass.”
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
Billy Gilman(he’s 90’s, right)
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
The Lead Singer from Gwar.
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
Somehow, I don’t think The Lost Trailers are going to inspire anyone to devote their time solely to covering their music. (If by some chance there is a cover band of “The Lost Trailers” out there…I say everyone on this site bans together, finds where this cover band is at…and beats them senselessly!!!)
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
“Damn IRS…now I need to record another album”
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
I’ve got quite a few country guilty pleasures, but I’ll go with Restless Heart’s stuff from the 80s. I don’t care what anyone says…their harmonies were excellent, and I thought the majority of their singles were well done. (Now, I’ll wait painfully til C.M. banishes me from the website.)
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
Soccer
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
I’ll echo the “Blake Shelton” comments. A show hosted by him would have pure entertainment written all over it. Plus, there would hopefully be guest appearances made by his significant other.
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
“Gene Kelly Hough-Wicks”, or, if a girl, “Kelly Gene Hough-Wicks”
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now:
Alan Jackson – Sissy’s Song ( I had to break up the consistency with Jamey Johnson)
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
Sugarland: It Happens. Honrable Mentions: the current singles from Dierks Bentley, the aforementioned Jason Aldean, Montgomery Gentry, Kenny Chesney, and The Lost Trailers(and there are probably at least ten more I could’ve listed…god, country radio is lame right now)
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
Who else…Big Kenny (unless there’s a potential battle royale in the studio preventing it from happening)
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
Currently, Cross Canadian Ragweed’s “17″.
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
I know “Levox” is supposed to mean “the voice,” but I’m not entirely sure what this question is referring to. But, since the question involves Rascal Flatts…I’ll say after you’re one day old.
18. Lyrics to live by:
Vince Gill’s “The Key of Life” or Don Williams’ “Good Ole Boys Like Me.” I love both of these songs because they reflect how important the past is in our lives, but also realize how we can use the past to make decisions about our future. Plus, they’re so deeply personal to both artists.
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
Don’t let the daughter hang around Lindsay Lohan.
20. Favorite harmony singer:
Allison Krauss or Vince Gil
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
Alan Jackson’s “Talking Song Repair Man Blues”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
I’m not really sure. I guess I’ll go with Loretta Lynn or Billy Joe Shaver.
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
Dale Watson, Jamey Johnson, etc.
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
“Last night, I SO beat Jamey Johnson in a whiskey drinking contest. He was passed out on the floor, and I was smashing shot glasses on the table, throwing mason jars against the wall, and screaming for more Jack Daniels. It was, like, so awesome!!!!”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
I’ll go with Blake Shelton’s cover of “Goodbye Time,” although I’m not sure if he had the mullet then or not.
Bonus: Least effective cover song (not sure if that’s been done or not)
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
I’ve got quite a few country guilty pleasures, but I’ll go with Restless Heart’s stuff from the 80s. I don’t care what anyone says…their harmonies were excellent, and I thought the majority of their singles were well done. (Now, I’ll wait painfully til C.M. banishes me from the website.)
No worries there. I actually caught them live a couple years ago at a festival (i.e. I was definitely not there to see them) and ended up being blown away by their harmonies. Really impressive.
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: – Cody Canada, Grady Cross, Randy Ragsdale and Jeremy Plato
2. Blandest current country superstar: – Pat Green
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: – “Who Does Number Two Work For ?”
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: – Phil Anselmo ( Lead singer from Pantera )
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: – Randy Travis
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: – Phil Anselmo
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: – Nashville Pat Green
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: – How can I solve Einstien’s Unified Field Theory ?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: – Anything by Meat Loaf
10. Blame soccer moms for something: – President Barrak Obama
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: – Phil Anselmo
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Suck Wicks
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): uhhhh… Nashville top 40? ummmmm… Dead Flowers, I guess. Texas Top 40 – Paul Eason “Mountains of Nuevo Leon”.
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: – Kiss a Girl
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: – Phil Anselmo
16. The last song you heard (be honest): – Metallica “Eye of the Beholder”
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: – One should never refer to themself as LeVox, lest they live an alternative lifestyle of some sort
18. Lyrics to live by: – ‘We’ll put a boot in your ass, it’s the American way’
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: – 1-Hop in your DeLorean -2- get it up to 88 MPH -3- see some serious sh*t -4- go back in time -5- Keep cousin mama from meeting uncle daddy -6- Create timeline paradox in which “Achy Breaky Heart” and Hanna Montana do not exsist -7- Do not return.
20. Favorite harmony singer: – Kix?
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: – “What Hurts the Most” – Levox flats
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Bob Seger
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: – Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: – Like, I am so totally releasing a cover of “Cocain Blues” as my next single. OMG, all my BFF’s love it.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: – Montgomery Gentry “Hillbilly Shoes” ( Gentry had a terriffic mullet back then )
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: – Who would would you like to see Levox go three rounds in the Octogon with ?
Songs by Meatloaf do not ruin your cred – only enhance….
I’m pretty sure anyone who compares Randy Travis to Chuck Wicks has gone too far.
Leeann, no one took me to task for comparing Garth Brooks to Chuck Wicks. Hmm……
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner and Justin Townes Earle
2. Blandest current country superstar: Carrie Underwood
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Ronnie’s Sidekick
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Jamey Johnson, that dude scares me
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Snoop Dogg
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Chuck Wicks
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: I need some Funyuns
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Big & Rich’s version of “You Shook Me All Night Long”
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Kids learning to fake injuries at an early age
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Vince Gill
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Lila McCann
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): High Cost of Living
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: The Climb
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: John Rich
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Troy Cassar-Daley “Country Boy (Lost in the City)”
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: Whenever you’re old enough to say “TheVoice”
18. Lyrics to live by: “The Ride” by Chris LeDoux. Look it up.
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Step 1: Record a duets album with Miley Step 2: Miley’s fans buy it Step 3: Profit
20. Favorite harmony singer: Dana Williams from Diamond Rio
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: I like to think “Bob That Head” was meant as a joke
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Brian Wilson
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Cash and Waylon
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “Country radio has shifted too much toward pop music.”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: I’m sure someone in Diamond Rio must have had a mullet, so I’ll say “One More Day”
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Ashley Monroe
2. Blandest current country superstar: Carrie Underwood & Kenny Chesney
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: why would there be one???
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Ashley Monroe
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Kevin Sharp & Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Kelly Clarkson
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Julianne Hough
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: hmm…where is the next bag of weed coming from???
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Holding Out for A Hero – Bonnie Tyler
10. Blame soccer moms for something: minivans
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Julianne Hough
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Waltzing Matlida
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): hmm…has “That Lonesome Song” cracked the Top 40…
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: She’s Country
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: hmmmm,
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Countrified – Halfway to Hazard
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 15
18. Lyrics to live by: I’ve been beaten up and bruised, I’ve been kicked right off my shoes, Been down on my knees more times than youd believe, When the darkness tries to get me, Theres a light that just wont let me,
It might take my pride, and my tears may fill my eyes, But I’ll stand back up,
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Sure, I will act in a Disney TV show – it will be great for my career….
20. Favorite harmony singer: Vince Gill or Patty Loveless
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: dont know…
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Merle, Willie
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Merle, Willie, Cash, Loretta, Conway, etc.
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: Pop Country, what is that, I dont make pop country….
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Some Gave All
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Don’t try. An artist should craft shoes of his own.
2. Blandest current country superstar: Chuck Wicks
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: “They Finally Turned On My Microphone!”
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Toby Keith
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Mark Wills
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Fifty Cent
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Jason Aldean
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: “Where’s My Stash?”
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: “Somewhere”
10. Blame soccer moms for something: SUVs
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Reba
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Ken & Barbie
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): “I Told You So”
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: “She’s Country”
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Sara Palin
16. The last song you heard (be honest): “Before He Cheats”
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: You should never do that.
18. Lyrics to live by: “If you’re doing what you’re able, to put food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love, that’s something to be proud of.”
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Bring back the mullet.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: “Alcohol”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Dolly
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Dale Watson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “I’m planning a Patsy Cline tribute album.”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: “Who’s That Man” (Toby had one then).
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Least likely to be invited to be an Opry member.
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Amber Digby , Jamey Johnso, Josh Turner n
2. Blandest current country superstar: Rascal Flatts
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Wham Revisited
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: MerleHaggard
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Jimmy Dickens
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Chuck Wicks
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: who can I duet with next ?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: “The Witch Doctor” by David Seville
10. Blame soccer moms for something: how spoiled and wimpy today’s kids are
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Brad Paisley or Vince Gill
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Chantira
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): “High Cost of Living” by Jamey Johnson
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: either “The Climb” or “She’s Country”
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: John Anderson
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Sheriff of Boone County by Kenny Price (just dubbed to a CD !)
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 3
18. Lyrics to live by: “I Saw The Light”
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: keep doing what you’re doing
20. Favorite harmony singer: Emmylou Harris
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: “Bob That Head”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Gene Watson
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “I need singing lessons – I stink as a vocalist”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: “Life’s Highway” – I believe Steve Wariner had a mullet back then
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: What older (45+) artist would you like to see back on a major label ?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Josh Turner
2. Blandest current country superstar: Tim McGraw
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Move over, Let me by
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Jamey Johnson
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Rascal Flatts
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Chuck Wicks
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: i need to Moisturize
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Irreplaceable – Beyonce
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Soaps
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Marty Stuart
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Hick Wicks, chick wicks,
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): High Cost of Living
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Out Last Night
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: julianne hough
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Indian Summer – B&D
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 21 months
18. Lyrics to live by: Kristofferson – the Heart
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Open a can of whoop ass on your daughter
20. Favorite harmony singer: Patty Loveless
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Lorretta Lynn
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: For my next project I’m gonna record a country album
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Ships That Don’t Come In – Joe Diffie
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Who will be the next celeb to try to make a country album?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson
2. Blandest current country superstar: Keith Urban
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: The D in B&D
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Kristofferson
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Mark Wills
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Kellie Pickler
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:Luke Bryant
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Where’s my stash
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Little Red Corvette
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Taylor Swit’ts success
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: VInce Gill
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: please don’t procreate
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Sissy’s Song
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Anything by Rascal Flatt
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: 50 Cent
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Five Dollar Fine, Chris LeDoux
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: NEVER. First off ‘Le’ is French not Latin, so it should be LeVoix, not LeVox, the dumbbutt mixed two languages.
18. Lyrics to live by: “Tell that someone that you love just what you’re thinking of”…. I’ve lost a lot of people in my life
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Get an adult haircut- you’re over 40 now
20. Favorite harmony singer: Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Alchohol
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Dolly
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Haggard
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “Where did I put my vodka and cigs?”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Everyone had a mullet; The Dance
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire
What older (over 45) artist would you like to hear on the radio again?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
Ashton Shepherd
2. Blandest current country superstar:
Craig Morgan
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
Kix Brooks sings the songs of the Sex Pistols!
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter:
George Jones
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
Ty Herndon
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
Hank III
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
Pat Green
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
What’s the age of consent again?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
She’s Country
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
Songs about the suburbs
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
Julianne Hough
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
Arista
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options):
Out Last Night (I know, I know….)
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
I Told You So
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
Bed of Rose’s
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
19
18. Lyrics to live by:
Drive South / with the one you love–Suzy Bogguss
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
Rein in your daughter
20. Favorite harmony singer:
Harold Reid
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
Online
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
Loretta
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
Jamey Johnson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
And now, a song written by a professional
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
Here’s A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: 90s artist you hate to love
Is there something about Willie that I don’t know? Age of consent?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
Jamey Johnson
2. Blandest current country superstar:
Chuck Wicks
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
I’m Not Dead, Really!
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter:
Johnny Cash
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
Umm, Mark Wills?
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
Jessica Simpson
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
Chuck Wicks
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
Time for another album!!
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
Poker Face – Lady GaGa
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
Minivans
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
Reba
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
Sugar.
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options):
High Cost of Living/Sissy’s Song
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
She’s Country
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
Lady Gaga
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
Alright – Darius Rucker
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
7, so the other children don’t beat you up.
18. Lyrics to live by:
Pssh, it happens
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
Keep recording stuff with your daughter, you’ll be richer in no time.
20. Favorite harmony singer:
Alison Krauss or Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
I’m Gonna Miss Her – Brad Paisley
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
Dolly
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
I dunno.
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
I love Joe Jonas!
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
I’m glad I missed the mullet era.
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
Next opry member?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Justin Townes Earle
2. Blandest current country superstar: Gary LeVox
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: That guy who stands next to RONNIE DUNN
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Billy Joe Shaver
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Chris Brown
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Jessica Simpson
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Where did I leave that bag of Cheetos?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: “Wink” by Neal McCoy
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Soccer. it’s not even an AMERICAN sport, people!
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Vince Gill
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Donny for a boy, Marie for a girl
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Um, does Jamey Johnson have a top 40 hit now?
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Um, does Kenny Chesney have a top 40 hit now that doesn’t feature Mac MacAnally?
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Kid Rock
16. The last song you heard (be honest): “Mountain Dew” The Pogues and The Dubliners
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 5
18. Lyrics to live by: Life’s a bitch and then you die, black hell (The Pogues)
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Realize that you’re not 20 years old and get a damn haircut.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Emmylou Harris
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: “Back That Thing Up”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Del McCoury
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Jamey Johnson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “I wrote this next song with my good friend Bob Dylan.”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: John Deere Green by Joe Diffie (I don’t know his current hairstyle, but he was mulletastic when it was a hit).
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Which country singer would have the most interesting Twitter feed?
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson
2. Blandest current country superstar: Chuck Wicks, even though he’s not a superstar…
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: I’M FREE!
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: I have one of those?
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Generic-sappy-song-singer #5
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Rascal Flatts
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Kellie Pickler
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Why? Why Country music?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Chuck Wicks’ “success”
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Dolly Parton
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Twix Wicks (Sweet and cute!)
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): “Sissy’s Song” by Alan Jackson
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: “How ‘Bout You Don’t” by the Lost Trailers
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: His ego. BAM!
16. The last song you heard (be honest): “Backwoods Barbie” by Dolly Parton
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 20
18. Lyrics to live by: “There’s a molecule of faith in this room/ I’ll find the one who left it here for me”
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: RETIRE
20. Favorite harmony singer: Keith Urban (“The Bees”, “Let The Wind Chase You”, “Tryin’ To Find A Reason”, etc)
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Dolly Parton still has excellent material…
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I’d love to record a roots album!
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Pass.
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Best song involving food.
Ha. Taylor did say something about recording an alt-country album someday, I think. And, yeah, that Lost Trailers song is super lame.
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, and perhaps Hayes Carll. I think Ron Williams could fill ‘em right good, too.
2. Blandest current country superstar: Pat Green
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: My Daddy Gave Me This Name And He Said Goodbye
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Billy Joe Shaver
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Tom Araya
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Post-John Rich Lonestar
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: “dude, I got the munchies somethin’ fierce…”
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Metallica, “Master of Puppets,” well, that entire cd, actually.
10. Blame soccer moms for something: Modern Nashville country music
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Vince Gill
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: …wha?
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): I have Sirius. I’ve listened to terrestrial radio maybe ten minutes since I got Sirius at the first of the year.
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: See No. 13.
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Willie Nelson
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Iron Maiden, “Where Eagles Dare”
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: Before you learn your first word.
18. Lyrics to live by: “Live fast, love hard…and leave a beautiful memory.” I’d rather not die young.
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: I got nothin’. As if he’d listen to ME. Lol
20. Favorite harmony singer: Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: “Online”
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: I gotta say, Willie’s sounding GREAT these days.
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Bruce Springsteen
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: “Never mind a shot, bring me the whole damn bottle.”
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: “Joe Diffie, “Ships That Don’t Come In,” oh yes.
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Shooter Jennings
2. Blandest current country superstar: I don’t listen to current country. It all sounds the same.
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Mind Singin’ a Couple of These For Me Ronnie?
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Merle Haggard
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: I don’t know who that is.
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Boy George
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Ken Mellons
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Another bowl, another album
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: Moskau by Dschinghis Khan. If a German disco song doesn’t do it, nothing will.
10. Blame soccer moms for something: The last 15 years of country music.
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Tom Waits.
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: See #5, apply it to her as well
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Alan Jackson from way back so I’ll say Sissy’s Song
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Anything by Rascal Flats or Lonestar
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: David Allan Coe and hopefully DAC’ll put him in his place
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Glass Onion by the Beatles
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: Never if you’re douchebag enough to name yourself that.
18. Lyrics to live by: It ain’t no sin to be glad that you’re alive – Badlands, Bruce Springsteen
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Re-release Some Gave All sans Achy Breaky Heart.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Richard Sterban
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: I’m Still a Guy
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I don’t care as long as I could put her on mute.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: What Might Have Been by Little Texas with not one, but SIX mullets.
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: no artist shoulld they should never be content with their talent, always room to improve.
2. Blandest current country superstar: Kenny Chesney
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Oh I can sing too!
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: I don’t think therre are any in country, just people trying to look like one.
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Didn’t like country then!!
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Kellie Pickler
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Chuck Wicks
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: Where am I?
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
10. Blame soccer moms for something: The rise of the minivan
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Brad Paisley
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: some sort of fruit, day of the week, or country will do.
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): Sissy’s Song – Alan Jackson
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: Best Days – Kellie I mean Taylor no which one is it…
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Himself
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Shine
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: as early as possibble
18. Lyrics to live by: Why you sittin’ round thinking bout what you can’t change, times flying by moving so fast better make it count, cause you can’t get it back. (laugh if you want when something sucks in my life that’s what I think)
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: Stop singing, and put your daughter on lockdown before she pulls a Britney.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Ticks
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I’m going to write a song about drinking
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire:
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner
2. Blandest current country superstar: Kenny Chesney
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Why?
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Merle
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: Bryan White
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Barbra Streisand
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Rodney Adkins
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: uhh….
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: The Best Day – Taylor Swift
10. Blame soccer moms for something: the fact that I can’t listen to regular radio anymore
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Blake Shelton
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Overrated Hough-Wicks
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): High Cost of Living – Jamey Johnson
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: (tie) The Climb – Miley Cyrus and She’s Country – Jason Aldean
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: Willie Nelson (Willie duets w/ everybody and won’t even know what’s going on)
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Cheap Whiskey – Patty Loveless
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: 5
18. Lyrics to live by:
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: It’s never too early to retire.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Patty Loveless or Vince Gill
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: Online – Brad Paisley
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Loretta Lynn
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Justin Townes Earle or Johnny Cash
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: My next album is going to be pure Americana.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: Here’s a Quarter – Travis Tritt
Who’s gonna fill their shoes:
Well, as if anyone could …
Josh Turner, Ashton Shepherd, Jamey Johnson
2. Blandest current country superstar:
The Lost Trailers
(wait, are they even considered “superstars”?)
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album:
Hey, I Can Sing Too! (haha)
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter:
Jamey Johnson
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks:
Bryan White
(but I enjoyed his songs … hey, I was young!)
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait:
Kenye West @@
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band:
Phil Vassar
(even though I found myself singing along)
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind:
Where his next stash is coming from
(assuming he doesn’t grow his own @@)
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred:
“The Climb” – Miley Cyrus
10. Blame soccer moms for something:
The very same haircut they all seem to be sportin’. LOL
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show:
Marty Stuart
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough:
Ken (for a boy) Barbie (for a girl) …
and no offense to either of them ’cause I think they’re great …
just too pretty! *goodness*
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options):
“High Cost Of Livin’ ” -Jamey Johnson,
but I’m also feelin’ “I’ll Just Hold On” – Blake Shelton
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now:
“Best Days Of Your Life” – Kelly Pickler
15. John Rich’s next duet partner:
Jessica Simpson
16. The last song you heard (be honest):
“If I Never Stop Loving You” – David Kersh
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox:
23
(I’m not sure I get this one …)
18. Lyrics to live by:
“If you lay your whole life upon a shelf, ya got no one to blame but your own damn self! ”
(Pat Green’s “Carry On”)
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus:
Grow a spine and lay down the Daddy law!
20. Favorite harmony singer:
Patty Loveless
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t:
‘Fore She Was Momma – Clay Walker
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever:
Willie Nelson
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool:
Hank Williams Jr.
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say:
Something involving cutting her hair short. She loves bouncing those curls of her’s too much.
(I should add, she better not even think about it!)
25. Good song by someone with a mullet:
“Small Town Saturday Night” – Hal Ketchum
1. Who’s gonna fill their shoes: Buster Brown, Tom McKan
2. Blandest current country superstar: I can’t stand Kenny Chesney
3. Title of possible Kix Brooks solo album: Really Hard Alone
4. Artist at the top of your personal Badass-O-Meter: Waylon Jennings
5. The ’90s equivalent of Chuck Wicks: I do not know this person
6. Unlikely duet partner for George Strait: Lil Wayne
7. Artist least likely to inspire his/her own cover band: Brooks and Done
8. Thought that commonly goes through Willie Nelson’s mind: I wonder if he’s got any papers
9. Song you love that ruins your “country” cred: anything by Eric B. and Rakim
10. Blame soccer moms for something: kids
11. Artist best suited to hosting network variety show: Carrie Underwood
12. Suggested baby name(s) for Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough: Trixie
13. Best song in the country Top 40 right now (options): I don’t listen to top 40
14. Most obnoxious song in the country Top 40 right now: see above
15. John Rich’s next duet partner: the prison minister
16. The last song you heard (be honest): Good Day – Paul Thorn
17. Age at which you should stop referring to yourself as LeVox: yes
18. Lyrics to live by: “there ain’t no good in an evil hearted woman”
19. Words of wisdom for Billy Ray Cyrus: give it a rest.
20. Favorite harmony singer: Emmylou Harris
21. Song that tries to be funny but isn’t: anyting by Toby Kweef
22. Older artist (60+) singing better than ever: Merle Haggard
23. Artist people pay lip service to in order to seem cool: Willie Nelson
24. Something Taylor Swift wouldn’t say: I’m getting really tired of these kids buying my records.
25. Good song by someone with a mullet: The Whiskey Ain’t Working Any More” – Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart
26. Shameless bonus: Suggest a question for the next questionnaire: Don’t tell me what to do. Ask nicely.