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Todd — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:18:51 +0000

First, we found out that Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson were elitists. Garth Brooks’ music is exclusively sold at Wal-Mart, and the gospel performance by Alan Jackson at the Ryman is only sold at Target. We will not mention all of the numerous albums that can only be found at Cracker Barrel. Now, Ray Stevens [...]

Ray Price Under The Knife

Todd — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:01 +0000

It is not wide-spread knowledge, but Ray Price recently underwent surgery to remove some trouble spots from his colon. He is recovering nicely. Our prayers are with the Country Crooner. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.purecountrymusic.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fcommentary%2Fray-price-under-the-knife%2F'; addthis_title = 'Ray+Price+Under+The+Knife'; addthis_pub = '';

#9 Worst Country Song of the 1990’s

Todd — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:23:47 +0000

Reba McEntire’s chart topping success of the 1990’s is remarkable. She is among the best, destined for the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has always chosen songs that have strayed away from the typical subject matter of a country song. She was the first country artist to address the AIDS issue with the #14 [...]

Spreading The Wealth

Todd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:26:27 +0000

Benevolence has always played a substantial role in the history of country music. If there was never a Faron Young, there might have never been a Willie Nelson. Country Legends Charley Pride and Bill Anderson also owe a great deal of gratitude towards Faron. Waylon Jennings fattened the pockets of Billy Joe Shaver when he [...]

Can You Duet: Season 2

Todd — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:57:34 +0000

Well, it’s time to find the next clone of Sugarland. Season 2 of Can You Duet kicks off tonight. The industry can’t get enough of country duos. It does seem like a sure fire way to sell records. I just can’t wait for the voo doo-like predictions from Naomi Judd, performance advice from Big Kenny, [...]

10 Worse Country Songs of the 1990’s

Todd — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:37:03 +0000

Country music exploded in popularity during the 1990s. This is when we saw neo-traditionalism at it’s height, and where we saw country pop evolve into what we have today. However, every decade of any genre of music, has had it’s share of dross. You know, the songs that should have never made the cut. This [...]

Steve Wariner’s Mentor

Todd — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:23:14 +0000

If you were thinking about purchasing tickets for the Opry, please consider tonight’s performance. Steve Wariner is honoring the most famous country guitar picker ever, Chet Atkins. Steve will get a full half hour performance to pay homage to Chet, which is a long time by Opry standards. There is no one more apt for [...]

Gloriana

Todd — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:53:11 +0000

I am picturing a time when country music will be devoid of all one-dimensionality. When country artists will place integrity above complacency. When the songs are just as stirring as the vocals. Are these pipe-dreams. Case-in-point Gloriana. This Little Big Town clone has been receiving praise for their latest single “Wild at Heart.” No [...]

Another Platinum Record

Todd — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:16:54 +0000

Before today, George Strait has had 23 albums to sell a million or more records. He changed that today. Troubador is now his 24th certified platinum record. What is even more astounding? This was done under one record label. He has only one album that sold under a million. His 2000 self-titled album only made [...]

Did Garth Ruin Country Music?

Todd — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:49:41 +0000

We all accepted him with open arms. We watched him become an Opry member. Didn’t we all get giddy when we heard the guitar intro to “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places.” But let’s pause right there. I had given up on country music. I was an 80’s kid. Sure, I listened to what my [...]