Some people are off gallivanting at SXSW this week, but what about the rest of us? We’ve got to have our fun, too.
So, here’s a whole new set of 25 country-related questions/prompts designed to elicit an intriguing array of responses from you, the country music faithful. Some serious questions, some not-so-serious questions, a couple dumb ones that were thrown in just to bring the total to 25 (no shame). To participate, simply copy and paste the list of questions into the comment box and fill in as many answers as you’d like. The first comment will be me, then it’s all you guys (and girls). Judging from past questionnaires, it’s sure to be a hoot.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately:
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say:
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently:
4. John Rich’s next project:
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan:
6. Less likable with every interview:
7. Fair price for a concert ticket:
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard):
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic:
10. Never makes the same album twice:
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum:
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to:
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010:
14. Soundalikes:
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?):
16. Overexposed cover song:
17. Favorite George Strait song:
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy:
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030:
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind:
21. Song about stubbornness:
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny‘s Meet Me Halfway challenge:
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre:
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film:
25. Your theme song for today:
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: “Bonfire” by Craig Morgan
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: Brad Paisley is sort of a tool.
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Well, “Temporary Home” made me like Carrie Underwood more than usual, but it looks as though her next single will undo it.
4. John Rich’s next project: A gospel album (wouldn’t that be great?)
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Become a bouncer
6. Less likable with every interview: Scott Borchetta
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: Anything under $50
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): “My First Taste of Texas,” Ed Bruce
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Tyler Dickerson and/or Cowboy Troy
10. Never makes the same album twice: Gary Allan
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Don’t stop improving just because you’re already selling well, and do look at more outside material.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Building a dungeon under her Tennessee home.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Hmm, probably Eleven Hundred Springs or Johnny Gimble.
14. Soundalikes: Gary LeVox and Taylor Swift
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Randy Goo Goo Dolls
16. Overexposed cover song: It seems like every bar band does “Unwound.”
17. Favorite George Strait song: Obviously, this question is no fair, but I’ll say “Amarillo by Morning.”
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: The Capitol Collection, Tommy Collins
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Playing with real-life Pac-Man in outer space, nostalgically remembering when he used to play the game on his phone
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: There’s gotta be some way to monetize that.
21. Song about stubbornness: “The Hard Way,” Pam Tillis
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: 1.2, with frequent stops to do ‘the worm’
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: I like the variety, but if I had to go one way, it’d be straight traditional country like Gene Watson is making these days.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Toss around a beach ball… filled with sand.
25. Your theme song for today: “I’m Tired,” Willie Nelson
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Rascal Flatts – Summer Nights. A better question would be which song doesn’t… haven’t listened to country radio in over a year.
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: Brad Paisley’s music has been kind of “eh” the last few albums.
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Dixie Chicks
4. John Rich’s next project: Another CMT reality show no one will care about or watch.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Try out for the NBA.
6. Less likable with every interview: Kenny Chesney.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $30
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Tracy Lawrence – Time Marches On
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Danny Gokey
10. Never makes the same album twice: Hank Williams Jr.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Devising a nefarious scheme to oust Underwood and Swift from the genre so she can reclaim her spot as the #1 female.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Naked Willie
14. Soundalikes: Chris Young and Jason Michael Carroll
17. Favorite George Strait song: Love Without End, Amen is a nostalgic favorite of mine, but there’s too many good ones.
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Darrel Scott – The Invisible Man
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Having a chuckle thinking back to the days when we thought primitive things like cell phones were cutting edge.
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: How can I make my music more brash and in-your-face?
21. Song about stubbornness: Trace Adinks – The Stubborn One
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Traditional, ala George Jones and Hank Williams. I love country in just about all its forms, including bluegrass and folksy stuff, and even some poppy stuff. Just don’t care for the current mainstream offerings.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Bring an iPod.
25. Your theme song for today: Merle Haggard – It’s Been a Great Afternoon
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: All- American Girl – Carrie Underwood
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say:
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Willie Nelson
4. John Rich’s next project: Another “anthem” song about the economy.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Rodeo-rider
6. Less likable with every interview: Scott B.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: Anything under 120 dollars
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): My Second Home – Tracy Lawrence
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: John Rich
10. Never makes the same album twice: Reba
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Vocal coaches for Hillary Scott.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Helping children dressed as bags of leaves.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Sade – Soldier Of Love (Haven’t heard any good country albums)
14. Soundalikes: Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?):
16. Overexposed cover song: Piece Of My Heart – Faith Hill
17. Favorite George Strait song: House Of Cash
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Sade – Lovers Rock
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Lying next to Kenny Chesney on a Caribbean island.
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: Damn socialists.
21. Song about stubbornness: Stubborn – Lee Ann Womack
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge:
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Countrypolitan
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Bring earplugs.
25. Your theme song for today: Downtime – Jo Dee Messina
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Oh, god. So many.
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: I wonder if I should leave Paisley and go back to being Vince Gill’s sidekick.
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: In the last year, Sugarland and Miranda Lambert
4. John Rich’s next project: Anti gay marriage/healthcare reform/gate vandalizers concept album
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Little Jimmy Dickens Stand in/Munchkin #4 understudy in Wicked
6. Less likable with every interview: John Rich
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $20 – $30
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Did John Conlee have a moustache? Friday Night Blues.
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Jamie Foxx
10. Never makes the same album twice: Trisha Yearwood
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Hire Trick Pony’s former manager and Highway 101′s former producer
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Running a brothel
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Sade – Nothing yet.
14. Soundalikes: Kershaw and Jones
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Merle Stapp
16. Overexposed cover song: Hallelujah (American Idol, etc.) and I Wanna Know What Love Is (Foreigner, Wynonna (so good) and Mariah)
17. Favorite George Strait song: Amarillo By Morning and Marina Del Ray
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: some singles on iTunes, nothing country comes to mind though
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Reading a letter he wrote to himself at 37
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog
21. Song about stubbornness: Stubborn (Psalm 151) – Lee Ann Womack
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge:
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre:
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Take a shot everytime you see a muscle shirt
25. Your theme song for today:
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Anything by Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, etc.
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: I’m shopping for a new 30 year mortgage on my house!
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Kellie Pickler. Well, when I look at pictures of her anyway…
4. John Rich’s next project: Petitioning to change Music city’s name from Nashville to Richville
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Horse racing jockey
6. Less likable with every interview: Those Darlin’s
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $ 25
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): My Blue Angel – Aaron Tippin
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: President Odumbo – The teleprompter would be intrusive..
10. Never makes the same album twice: Kim Richey (although sometimes I wish she would!)
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Leave Dave Haywood out of the music videos!
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Besides the cock-fighting and marijuana growing police busts? Hmm..
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: The Rizdales’ “Radio Country” from 2007. Its new to me!
14. Soundalikes: Taylor Swift and a cat being strangled. Carrie Underwood and a well programmed Fembot.
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Hoser Beer eh?
16. Overexposed cover song: I Will Always Love You! (Please, just make it stop!)
17. Favorite George Strait song: Amarillo By Morning
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: The new Johnny Gimble CD with his friends
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Updated “Letter to Me” lyrics: And don’t vote for that marxist moron Odumbo! Nationalized healthcare sucks!”
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: Could I possibly be any cooler or macho? Naw.
21. Song about stubbornness: David Allan Coe – If That Ain’t Country (Then Odumbo can kiss my ass!)
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: Not many, he’s doing “the Worm” all the way
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: western swing
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Pay projectionist to swap in porno movie instead
25. Your theme song for today: I’m Movin’ On (its time to go scrounge up some grub)
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: I don’t listen to the radio.
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: If I stand on Justin Moore’s shoulders, we’re tall enough to date Kathryn Bigelow.
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Lady Ga Ga sort of. Someone played by some of her stuff from before she started calling herself Lady Ga Ga, wearing stupid hats and releasing godawful duets with Beyonce. She used to be quite good, and is a pretty skilled piano player. What a shame.
4. John Rich’s next project: Putting a moat in around his gate.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: If he stands on Little Jimmy Dickens’ shoulders, they’re tall enough to date Kathryn Bigelow.
6. Less likable with every interview: Kristian Bush.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: That’s like saying fair price for an airplane ticket. Which artist, which venue?
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Smile by Charlie Chaplin.
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Kathy Bates.
10. Never makes the same album twice: The Beatles.
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Stop writing songs with Miranda Lambert. We don’t need another ‘Love Song’.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Bathing in a bath of virgin blood and breast milk, feasting on the flesh of freshly clubbed seals.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Blue by Joni Mitchell. If you mean best I’ve heard that was released in 2010, then Under Great White Northern Lights by The White Stripes.
14. Soundalikes: Michael Buble / Mel Torme.
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Trace The Mothers of Invention.
16. Overexposed cover song: Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’.
17. Favorite George Strait song: The King of Broken Hearts. Also my favourite Jim Lauderdale song.
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Gary Allan’s ‘Smoke Rings In The Dark’, and give it to a Carrie Underwood fan.
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Is being trotted out at award ceremonies ala Little Jimmy Dickens by the hot young country superstar of the ’30s.
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: *Breathe in* *Breathe out* *Breathe In* *Breathe Out*
21. Song about stubbornness: Can’t A Girl Change Her Mind by Jasmine Rae.
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: Country miles or regular miles?
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Alt-country-roots-rock. The Band, basically.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Throw toast, toilet paper and playing cards at the screen.
25. Your theme song for today: ‘Time To Switch To Whiskey’ by Corb Lund.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: “Ain’t Back Yet” — Kenny Chesney
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “How’s the weather down there?”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Keith Urban; I didn’t like a single he released before “Stupid Boy” but now can stand most of his non-upbeat-ohmigodIlovelife songs.
4. John Rich’s next project: A new Cowboy Troy album, with Rich singing every hook.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: That thang.
6. Less likable with every interview: Kristian Bush.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: Arm, leg, and firstborn son.
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): “Alibis” — Tracy Lawrence
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Lil Wayne
10. Never makes the same album twice: iTunes on random mode.
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Call up Wild Turkey. You can make a killing by getting them to use “American Honey” as their theme.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: She’s been high baby high baby high.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: None of the above.
14. Soundalikes: Bomshel’s lead singer and LeAnn Rimes (if the latter knew how to enunciate)
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Zac Mister
16. Overexposed cover song: “Gotta Be Somebody”. Between Nickelback and Bucky Covington, it’s been recorded by two too many artists.
17. Favorite George Strait song: “You Look So Good in Love”
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: A $10 iTunes gift card.
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Performing “Welcome to the Future” at the Opry, amending the third verse for the first foreign-born president.
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: “I got “bow wow wow dog” on the radio?”
21. Song about stubbornness: “Don’t Tell Me What to Do” — Pam Tillis
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: 0.0001.
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Hick-hop.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Ask loudly why it’s not co-starring Renee Zellweger.
25. Your theme song for today: “Busy Man” — Billy Ray Cyrus
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Fearless – Taylor Swift
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say:
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Sara Evans, her early stuff was pretty good
4. John Rich’s next project: find the bad dude that vandalized his front gate and sic Cowboy Troy on him
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Little Jimmy Dickens stunt double
6. Less likable with every interview:
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: Depends on the act
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Wanted – Alan Jackson
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Justin Moore
10. Never makes the same album twice:
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: get out of dodge
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: apparently working on her pot growing skills
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Josh Turner – Haywire, while mildly disappointing it is only march so not a lot to pick from
14. Soundalikes: Taylor Swift & Hillary Scott, first time i heard “American Honey” i thought Swift had finally learned to sing
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Kerrie Lark
16. Overexposed cover song: Johnny Cash’s Hits seems everybody throws in “Ring of Fire” or “Walk The Line”, he did sing other songs as well people!
17. Favorite George Strait song: You Know Me Better Than That
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Kimberly Kelley’s new CD
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: little jimmy paisley
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: bow wow wow wow
21. Song about stubbornness: Lee Ann Womack – Stubborn (Psalm 151)
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge:
23. Favorite country(ish) sub-genre: country/ gospel is my flavor of the month
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: snap gum loudly and say “bubba can you believe it, peers to me like they’ll give them thar record deals to any old sap these days.”
25. Your theme song for today: There is Nothing Greater Than Grace – Point of Grace
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: “My Maria”. Just can’t stomach it for some reason.
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “Thank God, Taylor Swift has come along to save Country Music”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Lady Antebellum
4. John Rich’s next project: Producer of Sarah Palin’s new reality show.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Dirt Farmer
6. Less likable with every interview: Gretchen Wilson
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $80 or less
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): “Paint Me A Birmingham” Tracy Lawrence
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: 50 Cent
10. Never makes the same album twice: Sugarland
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Don’t Base Your Career on Crossing Over To Pop
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Making Moonshine in her Basement
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: “Keep On Loving You” by Reba
14. Soundalikes: Chris Young, Easton Corbin
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Maple Leaf
16. Overexposed cover song: “Amazed”
17. Favorite George Strait song: “Amarillo By Morning”
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: “Southern Voice”, Tim McGraw
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Oldest Guitar Geek in the US
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: “Damn! I’m Good!”
21. Song about stubbornness: “Can’t Tell Me Nothin’” by Tim McGraw
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge:none
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre:none
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Tailgate
25. Your theme song for today: “Take This Job And Shove It”
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3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently:
4. John Rich’s next project:
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan:
6. Less likable with every interview:
7. Fair price for a concert ticket:
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard):
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic:
10. Never makes the same album twice:
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum:
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to:
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010:
14. Soundalikes:
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?):
16. Overexposed cover song:
17. Favorite George Strait song:
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy:
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030:
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind:
21. Song about stubbornness:
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge:
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre:
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film:
25. Your theme song for today:
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Tim McGraw’s “Don’t Take the Girl”
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “I can’t wear this suit. It’s way too flashy!”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Miranda Lambert
4. John Rich’s next project: Doing ads for the fur industry, the bastard
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Bartending at Legends Corner
6. Less likable with every interview: John Rich
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $70 (for a “name” artist)
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): “Job Description,” by Alan Jackson
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Dierks Bentley
10. Never makes the same album twice: Make that “made” instead of “make” and it’s the Beatles
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Always have Charles sing “whoa-oh whoa- oh” in every song. And keep up the great work!
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Making me jealous by being on the road with Trace Adkins
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: “Slippery When Wet” (been catching up on old Bon Jovi)
14. Soundalikes: Jason Michael Carroll & Chris Young (but Chris is better and doesn’t look like a girl)
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): huh?
16. Overexposed cover song: can’t think of one
17. Favorite George Strait song: The Chair
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: not sure
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: 3 more kids and still a kick-ass guitarist
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: “I’m a lucky guy. Not much talent, incredibly unattractive, but loaded with cash.”
21. Song about stubbornness: Trace Adkins’ “The Stubborn One”
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: zero
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Isn’t all country mostly country(ish) these days?
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Count the number of people in the audience that are taller than Kenny.
25. Your theme song for today: Take This Job and Shove It!
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Any song played on KNCI or the other alledged country station
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: Puff puff give, you’re f-ing up the rotation
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Wade Bowen
4. John Rich’s next project: Writting, producing, directing and starring in his own biopic
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Taking the lead role in the upcoming biopic: Lord Littlebrook – Midget Wrestleing Champion
6. Less likable with every interview: anyone who promotes the “green” fad
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $15
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Anything by Queen when Freddy Mercury was sporting a mustache
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Corey Haim (too soon?)
10. Never makes the same album twice: skip
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Remember, you don’t want to go across the street, you want to go down the road
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Bludgeonig baby seals with ballpeen hammers whist chewing on some dolphin jerky
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Reckless Kelly – Somewhere in Time
14. Soundalikes: Taylor Swift and my old limousine bull after he attempted to jump a barbed wire fence and got a certain piece of his anatomy caught on a barb (true story)
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Stoney Staley or Wade Wyland
16. Overexposed cover song: Sweet Home f-ing Alabama. Every band that plays in my bar covers that song.
17. Favorite George Strait song: I Can Still Make Cheyenne
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Randy Rogers Band – Like It Used to Be (to complete my RRB colection)
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: 57 year old Brad Paisley featuring a 110 year old Little Jimmy Dickens in his videos
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: Maybe complete creative control is a bad idea
21. Song about stubbornness: Screw you, we’re from Texas – Ray Wylie Hubbard
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: none
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Red Dirt
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: pray for the apocolypse
25. Your theme song for today: Love You for Lovin’ Me – Stoney LaRue
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Hillbilly Bone (buh bon buh bonbon)
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “Hank wouldn’t have like that”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently:Kelly Pickler
4. John Rich’s next project: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Vidal Sassoon model
6. Less likable with every interview: Mike Ness
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $15
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard):YMCA
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Coolio
10. Never makes the same album twice: Ryan Adams
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Shut Up
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Last seen heading for the Cayman Islands with a Phillipino Houseboy and a pound of coke.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: American VI: Ain’t No Grave
14. Soundalikes: who doesn’t?
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?):Overrated McDissapointment Canada(it’s a family name)
16. Overexposed cover song: Sweet Home Alabama
17. Favorite George Strait song: It just comes natural
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Appearing as the old man in Overrated McDissapointment Canada’s new Techno-Country music video
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: “Do I smell bacon?”
21. Song about stubbornness: Don’t stop Believin’
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: 3
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Failed American Idol Rockers going Country
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Wear a big hat so that Kenny seems to leap around it at the people behind you.
25. Your theme song for today: Dry Town- Gillian Welch
Ugh, completely forgot the Cash album. That one’s up there for me, too.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: Sugarland’s “All I Want to Do”
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “The PCP shipment should be coming in next week…just have the money ready.”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: I might get some flack for this, but Gordon Mote, the piano player in the Gaither Vocal Band. I’m not a regular watcher of the show, but I recently saw a special on him on GAC, and the guy is really talented, and has a great voice. I guess he’s involved in a lot of recordings for many of the big name country artists, but it surprises me he’s never been giving a chance on radio.
4. John Rich’s next project: “Participating in a joint reality tv show with Ted Nugent, where city folk will learn how to skin badgers, and write the next big country single for Cowboy Troy.”
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: After his run of hits dry his up (which I imagine will be soon), he could join the gone, and almost completely forgotten club of male country singers/groups. Such artists currently inducted in the club include Lionel Cartwright, Michael Peterson, Clay Davidson, Perfect Stranger , and the immortal Mark McGuinn.
6. Less likable with every interview: I’ll go with the most common answer of Kristian Bush, although the singers in Rascal Flatts are pushing it with the “we’re revolutionaries” nonsense.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: I’d say 30 to 35 bucks, but it really does depend on who’s playing, and what the venue is.
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): Alan Jackson, “Between the Devil and Me”. It’s not in the rotation of “radio oldies” that get played a lot, but it’s one of the best things he ever did.
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: David Allen Coe, for obvious reasons.
10. Never makes the same album twice: George Strait (kidding). I guess I’ll go with The Beatles, because I’m not really sure about the country artists for this one. Maybe Shania…all her albums are at least sonically different from a listening perspective..
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: Don’t dump Mr. Heywood. The guy is the heart and soul of your group, and is indespensible. Besides, he might able to get the group that collaboration with Joe Jonas.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Unfortunately, releasing lame music that isn’t getting airplay because of Underwood/Swift/Lambert taking over the requisite “female radio slots”( and because her music is lame). It’s a shame, because I like a lot of her previous material…but her latest singles seem uninspired to me. (Perhaps her problem is the dogfighting and marijuana rings, and her new goth attitude, as reported on this website via FAKE news.)
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: I honestly haven’t listened to too many albums released this year, as there aren’t too many that have tripped my trigger. If I could go back to last year, probably Miranda’s latest. I think I need to start digging deeper into the non-radio stuff.
14. Soundalikes: Taylor Swift and Tom Waits (honestly, I’ve got nothing…so I’m going the completely ridiculous route)
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Conway Hoon
16. Overexposed cover song: Living on a Prayer (Never liked the song)
17. Favorite George Strait song: I think his best is “Amarillo by Morning”, but I always had a soft spot for “Easy Come Easy Go,” and a lot of the stuff off of his “The Road Less Traveled” album. It’s hard to pick a favorite Strait song….while he’s had some forgettable stuff, he’s also had some real gems in his catalogue.
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: I don’t buy albums too often, but I’d probably spend it on Miranda Lambert’s album. I could also buy two copies of Blake Shelton’s “Hillbilly Bone” L.P., just to say that I’ve done it.
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Serving as a Democratic Senator from West Virginia in Congress, and constantly playing pranks on his Republican Counterparts. (And still hanging around Little Jimmy Dickens.)
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: After listening to his latest single, apparently a string of his thoughts revolve around a massive infatuation with dogs. Seriously, I like a lot of the guy’s music…but is he honestly serious with that release? It’s almost “Say I” bad.
21. Song about stubbornness: This one’s a tough one for me. I guess I’ll echo the Leann Womack- Stubborn (Psalm 151), because nothing else is ringing a bell for me at this moment.
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: I don’t know what this is, so I’ll say zero.
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: I guess bluegrass, but I’ll listen to just about anything if I think it’s cool.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Pre-Game outside the movie theatre, with a case of PBRs. Then, come into the theatre wearing matching Chesney t-shirts, suntan lotion, and more liquor. During the show, continuously scream for “Free Bird,” “Steamy Windows”, and “that song about the sexy tractor.”
25. Your theme song for today: Considering I’m finishing this at 2:15 A.M. on the east coast, “Drift Off to Dream” by Travis Tritt.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: That’s How Country Boys Roll
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: That’s how country boys roll beyotch!
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Lady Antebellum, but only a little
4. John Rich’s next project: purchasing a sports franchise… a women’s roller derby squad
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: Peter Dinklage stunt double
6. Less likable with every interview: Miley Ray Cyrus
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: George Strait – $75; Peter Dinklage’s stunt double – $5
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): I’ve Been Around Long Enough to Know – John Schneider
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: P. Diddy
10. Never makes the same album twice: Cyndi Thomson
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: diversify your portfolios
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: quickly getting her money into offshore accounts
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Joe Pug – Messenger
14. Soundalikes: Travis Tritt and that Bo guy from Idol who flopped as a rocker so is planning to put out a country album
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Marley Morrison
16. Overexposed cover song: ?
17. Favorite George Strait song: Amarillo By Morning
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Old High & New Lows – Hellbound Glory
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: owner of online novelties and pranks store
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: I hope they can’t tell I really don’t give a shit anymore
21. Song about stubbornness: What Part of No – Lorrie Morgan
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: distance from couch to front porch beer fridge
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: zydeco jazzternative bluegrass
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: drinking game involving sleeves, beards, poses or island references
25. Your theme song for today: The Party’s Over
Love your answer for #10.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: “Unstoppable”
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “If I sang like that, I’da been selling umbrellas a long time ago.”
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Jason Aldean (I know.)
4. John Rich’s next project: Seeking some type of political office.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: NBA Center.
6. Less likable with every interview: Jay DeMarcus
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: $40
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): “Don’t Worry Bout Me” – Marty Robbins
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Billy Bob Thornton
10. Never makes the same album twice: Miranda Lambert, although she’s only done three. That question is a lot harder to answer than I thought it would be.
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: “I’d rather hurt than feel nothin’ at all”???
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: You mean other then fighting dogs and running drugs? Her own cookbook/children’s book, of course.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: New Music – Easton Corbin, Best Album – George Jones, The Great Lost Hits.
14. Soundalikes:
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Robert Earl Corrigan
16. Overexposed cover song: Folsom Prison Blues
17. Favorite George Strait song (that never gets mentioned): “Without Me Around”
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: Probably a re-issue o fsome older music (maybe the Waylon discs with 2 LPs on 1 CD.)
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: Somewhere between George Strait and Andy Griffith
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: Why don’t they like me?
21. Song about stubbornness: “I’m Tryin’” – Trace Adkins
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: 0.27
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Whatever subgenre Todd Snider is.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Cut slleves off shirt and proclaim the number of women you’ve been with.
25. Your theme song for today: “It Sure is Monday” – Mark Chesnutt
I’m not feeling particularly creative today, but I’ll try this anyway. A little late to the party too, though I did read most of the responses last weekend.
1. Song that makes you change the station immediately: anything up-tempo by Rascal Flatts – ‘Summertime’ seems to get a lot of recurrent airplay around here
2. Something Little Jimmy Dickens wouldn’t say: “Do you have these boots in size 14?” Lame response, I know.
3. Artist you’ve warmed up to recently: Linda Ronstadt … marvelous
4. John Rich’s next project: I just don’t care.
5. Justin Moore’s back-up plan: …
6. Less likable with every interview: I expected everybody to say Kristian Bush, so I am choosing Blake Shelton. His attempts at humor are getting more and more obnoxious.
7. Fair price for a concert ticket: < $50
8. Good song by someone with a mustache (no beard): 'The Sounds' – Alan Jackson
9. Poor choice to play Charley Pride in biopic: Tracy Morgan
10. Never makes the same album twice: I'm probably alone here, but I think each of Garth Brooks' studio albums are markedly different in content and sound.
11. Words of wisdom for Lady Antebellum: The adult contemporary chart is that a'way.
12. What Martina McBride’s been up to: Criminal behavior, from what I'm told. Also, making music that is not up to the standard she set for herself in the first decade of her career. Such a powerful voice delivering sub-par material seems like a waste to me.
13. Best album you’ve heard so far in 2010: Gary Allan – Get Off On The Pain
14. Soundalikes: Not always, but I think Alan Jackson and George Strait parallel each other a lot, especially lately. On Alan's new single, the first couple times I heard it, I thought I was listening to Strait until Alan started singing full-voice in the chorus and I could finally distinguish him.
15. Name of Cody Canada’s next kid (Dierks Cobain + Willy Vedder + ?): Who?
16. Overexposed cover song: 'I Will Always Love You' … in the past couple weeks, I've heard this song on 2 animated shows – The Simpsons and Futurama. And of course, it's been used countless other times.
17. Favorite George Strait song: That's a tough one … I'm partial to 'Marina Del Rey' and 'I Can Still Make Cheyenne'.
18. If I gave you $10 to spend on music right now, you’d buy: older Conway Twitty tracks to complete my collection.
19. Flash forward! Brad Paisley in 2030: I like the Andy Griffith meets George Strait answer. I can't come up with anything better than that.
20. Thought that commonly goes through Toby Keith’s mind: "Everybody is super stoked on me. Even if they don't know it yet."
21. Song about stubbornness: 'Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink' – Merle Haggard
22. Miles walked per day in Big Vinny’s Meet Me Halfway challenge: …
23. Favorite country(ish) subgenre: Americana? Whatever subgenre we'd classify artists like Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Kim Richey, Todd Snider, Kasey Chambers, etc. in. Those guys (and others) are in heavy rotation among the mainstream in my library.
24. Fun thing to do at screening of Kenny Chesney 3-D concert film: Smoke weed with Willie.
25. Your theme song for today: 'Circle' as performed by Sugarland.