Comments on: The Country Questionnaire, Part III

By: Ben Milam

Ben Milam — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:11:46 +0000

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.

By: cntryMomma

cntryMomma — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:04:53 +0000

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

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:17:18 +0000

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

By: vanessa

vanessa — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:31 +0000

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:

By: Grizzly Adam

Grizzly Adam — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:48:45 +0000

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:

By: the pistolero

the pistolero — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:52:40 +0000

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.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:28:04 +0000

Ha. Taylor did say something about recording an alt-country album someday, I think. And, yeah, that Lost Trailers song is super lame.

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:54:04 +0000

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.

By: Sam G.

Sam G. — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:20:39 +0000

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?

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:47:10 +0000

Leeann, no one took me to task for comparing Garth Brooks to Chuck Wicks. Hmm……