Pretty much everyone likes Chris Stapleton. Nadia Lockheart This constant drumbeat of purist/non-purist etc. We all know people often react to the headline of an article rather than engaging with its actual content, as Im sure you of all people are well aware at this point. November 11, 2015 @ He can play anything. Its an impossible question because it can never be proved either way but still. They look left wing. Stapletons name has been on a number of songs that certainly havent done any favors in furthering the hopes of either substance or country roots making a resurgence in the mainstream. If some of the current country superstars adjust their sound for a little more traditional appeal in some cases might have wanted to do that already, but needed leverage when going to their producers, handlers, and so forth- then that might be a good thing,too. Even if Stapleton never paid dues and never struggled, he still put out an excellent album (with your help). When I heard The Traveler and discovered The Jompson Brothers I knew he was the real deal for me and by that I dont mean country or any other genre I mean label him what you will, Im in. 12:32 pm. 1:04 pm. April 3, 2016 @ 25 years of live performances have landed The Reckless in a diverse collection of honky-tonks, college parties, corporate events, tailgate and grand southern weddings from Florida to Texas. November 11, 2015 @ nobody to blame george jones Provided by Universal Music Group. And everyones going ga-ga over him in the traditional/Outlaw realm. Ive seen him live. I noticed you said there wasnt much steel on Traveller. She took down the photograph Of our wedding day Ripped it down the middle And threw my half away And I got nobody to blame but me I got nobody to blame but me She broke all my fishing rods Put my guns in hock Threw my clothes out in the yard And changed out all the locks And I got nobody to blame but me I got nobody to blame but me I know right . 7:32 pm. CountryKnight When people ask what I like I just tell em good music. Steel guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo are not predominately featured on Traveller. print. Its not ideal, but its also not the antithesis of traditional country some are portraying it to be. November 11, 2015 @ Travis Cole November 20, 2015 @ George Jones, 'The Best of George Jones 1955-1967' (1991) What with the brawling and the drinking and the drunken lawnmower-riding and the Axl Rose-esque approach to concert etiquette (they. The small number is the serious listener. 1:08 pm. ONLY THE DIE-HARD C&W FANS CAN ACTUALLY SAVE THE GENRE! Howard Jones No One Is Blame/ The Chase PROMOTIONAL COPY 7" Vinyl Record 45rpm . The 20-year-old Willock died at the scene while the 24-year-old LeCroy later passed away at a local . Thank heavens for an artist that doesnt make my ears and soul bleed. james December 25, 2016 @ November 11, 2015 @ November 12, 2015 @ Random Notes "Nobody to Blame" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. He just sat back quiet and receptive slim George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, godlike eyes fastened on him Carlson You ain't being kind to him keeping him alive Curley Storm Warning was actually a good song on its own merit, but it hasnt stood up particularly well because it sounds too similar in tone with Rascal Flatts, for instance. She is also recognized for her role in a romantic movie called Bollywood and Vines (2004). November 11, 2015 @ 4:04 pm, I said in this article, and even bolded the type, Stapleton paid dues., Robby Turner January 1, 2018 @ Trigger It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time. Ill answer that for myself. It was a rain delay and they were under one of them pole barn things- they had one at stagecoach also for the side stages. All this Is he country enough? talk is really tedious. 1:19 pm. He made his. November 12, 2015 @ His vocals are kinda bluesy. It is worth mentioning that Stapletons intersection of rock, blues, folk and country is pretty much exactly my sweet spot. You can't under-estimate his longevity or his importance. George Jones & The Smoky Mountain Boys Hank Smith Thumper Jones Real name George Glenn Jones Born September 12, 1931 Died April 26, 2013 Country United States IPI 00015476295 66 works 00040703127 19 works 00015476589 Affiliation BMI Comments Country singer and songwriter Family Tammy Wynette Wife (1969-1975) Georgette Jones Trigger Others with a more selfish perspective dont ever want to see true country music become accepted in the mainstream because theyve built their entire identities around being oppressed as a traditional country fan. The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. Based on Triggers arguments and the comments here, plus Stapletons long track record as a songwriter (I hadnt how successful he was as a writer), Ill have to give him another listen. Two of Merle Haggards last #1s were Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star and Thats the Way Love Goes. Really? He also has copied many melodies such as Etta James, I will go blind ..: to his Tennessee Whiskey .. Real Country Music ended with Alan Jackson. I just happen to think hes a really GOOD pop song writer, though. Do you think Stapleton planned or had ant idea that his album would blow up like it did? November 12, 2015 @ Merle was absolutely a pretty boy in the 60s. Nancy Jones is an American actress and renowned for being the famous singer and songwriter George Jones' wife. 12:00 pm. No, its not fair, and theres a strong contingent of artists and songwriters who are just as angry about all of the Stapelton love as many fans, and they probably have a right to be. However, if Stapletons success leads to more artists like him him making it in the mainstream, then the overall appeal of country music is likely to narrow. I havent listened to a whole lot of him but from what Ive heard he sounds more like a blues / R n B guy than a country singer. 2:03 pm. Very fair article. I love and support you all. Trigger one question has been eating at me since the CMAs. November 11, 2015 @ Musically he is good. He looks like a awkward teenager to me. Hayes is a very talented young manhe DOES write his songs..he DOES play the hell out of a band trailer full of instruments..but I dont imagine that substance seekers would change their minds about his music just because he traded his V-neck for an Uncle Jessie costume. Is Chris Stapleton some ideal specimen for every independent and traditional country fan to get behind? November 11, 2015 @ Some of them are just downright better. Because of some hate mail? I didnt know it even existed until recently when I was trying to look up some information about the Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music album. November 12, 2015 @ Im not saying theres not enough, or its not there at all. I dont give a damn what he looks like. I am just curious about the future. Just spreading the truth to a world that likes to follow false hope. November 11, 2015 @ They do not look like mainstream country singers. The accident occurred at 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning, according to a police report. Im not saying its right in any way. Barky We all have to make a living, and the writers interpretation is always better, IMO. 5:45 pm. 8:46 am. I pointed them in the right direction and said have fun. 11:54 am. It doesnt mean we should let our guard down, but it does mean things are changing. What will his next record sound like? Where the CMA good ol boy system failed was giving Stapleton the nominations in the first place. I really appreciate that SCM can cover this phenomenon without going overboard in excitement and expectations, but also without being overly cynical. Oh and lets not forget the YEARS of work as a member to the wrecking crew in ( Dare I say it, CALIFORNIA) where he worked with tons of mainstream pop, soul, rock and that unsuccessful , rinky dink outfit known as the Beach Boys. Thats where the good or great stuff just may lie. Im talking about looking like Luke Bryan or like Blake Shelton or any number of mainstream country radio stars. Traveler isnt as traditional and isnt as dark and gritty. I dont know what JTE is but I looked up the Patterson Hood and yes, he looks hipster but that is completely different than preppy. This article is the epitome of ignorance, Jeff Tappan Meanwhile, thank you Alan Jackson for continuing on. They should not be recorded by anyone else; that would take away the magic. 4:37 pm. He made a deal with God to quit smoking and drinking if he survived. Sierra Ferrell In Dreams [Sped Up] (Official Audio), Drayton Farley | American Dream | Western AF, New Brit Taylor Song Aint a Hard Livin', New David Adam Byrnes Song One Two Step Away, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros feat. He is a country artist, playing country music. 5:29 pm. But Im attempting to defend him on this point. All this goes in line with the other conversations like Band Perry, etc. September 8, 2018 @ Stapeltons win is a great story. Florida Georgia line is too Country what Warrent was to Heavy Metal, the last gasp. Collins added backing vocals, drum work and produced the song. Bill Goodman My comments arent really about Hunter or Chris for that matter but more about how most people perceive an artist based on their looks. As long as I get to pick the music in the car life is good. Joco Blake 10:09 am. 4:53 pm, Hee. Sure he could. Lunchbox But consider a song like Luke Bryans Drink A Beer. First off, Stapleton didnt necessarily write this song specifically for Luke Bryan. Theres a lot of good Mickey Rapheal harmonica too, as well as mandolin on More of You., Trigger Ive been back & forth w/many on everything from it aint country to whether I was sitting on a bail of hay when I played steel on it..I realize its useless to try to reason w/someone who searches for anything to complain about. Saving Country Music has been engaged in this very practice as a gadfly and watchdog for years, at times specifically calling out organizations like the ACMs for breaking their own stated rules. Smokey J. I am a fan of his, and he definitely doesnt look like an outlaw. However, it was a bomb. But take these five songs, and even consider there may be a few more bad ones lurking out there that may not be as obvious, including ones he wrote for Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw, and then consider all the good songs Stapleton has written, and some of the other artists whove cut his songs. 1 Starting Over 4:00 2 Devil Always Made Me Think Twice 3:52 3 Cold 5:10 4 When I'm With You 3:44 5 Arkansas 2:58 6 Joy Of My Life 4:35 7 Hillbilly Blood 4:05 8 Maggie's Song 3:31 9 Whiskey Sunrise 3:22 10 Worry B Gone 3:16 11 Old Friends 4:02 12 Watch You Burn 4:03 13 You Should Probably Leave 3:33 14 Nashville, TN 3:36 My point is that I wonder how many people are listening to Chris Stapleton with their eyes. CountryKnight By the way, for anyone interested in hearing Stapleton perform straight down the middle traditional country, you might get a kick out of this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgdmSNgOcqk, Wind Talker It has sold 423,000 copies in the US as of November 2016.[7]. Watching that performance, you could see it on not only the faces of their contemporaries, but on the faces of FGL themselves this shit is done. Even at the end when Tyler said Thank you, guys it was more like they were talking to a room where they were looking for acceptance, not one where they have the confidence of an all-time sales record at their back. November 11, 2015 @ 5:12 pm. Putting aside being a true musician and songwriter for greed and selling out is the worst IMO. 8:53 am. I know its the equivalent of putting a kick me sign in some circles to say these are good pop country or that such a thing can even possibly exist. Ken Morton, Jr. As a country fan, to not sit back and enjoy the success Stapleton has found because you assume he will let you down seems like an unnecessary deprivation not based on anything but suspicion. 11:10 am. 3:07 pm. It was far fr/overnight success, he worked his ass off touring, making radio stations all day & then wed play shows that night. Robby Roberson Also, I actually think he could make Crash and Burn a pretty cool song if he cut it himself. TRAVELER is a MASTERPIECE. Its a good song but not country. Classically handsome and clean cut. November 11, 2015 @ james But lets focus on the here and now instead of anticipating being let down. Chris Stapleton has opened a LOT of new ears young and old alike to the music of Sturgill , Cody, Colter and Tyler ,even great bluegrass artists from Billy Strings to Molly Tuttle etc and from there they dig deeper and discover everyone from George Jones and Waylon Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris etc the only reason these people never knew they loved Country music before hearing Chris was because they thought Country was the crap being played on radio (i.e. He even said this in his speech. Now, he might have thought that covering Tennessee Whiskey was a tribute, or a way of introducing classic songs to a younger generation. He has proficiency, but not exactly passion. He made money for himself and his family, while building connections that eventually let him release an album on his own terms. Chris comes off as a friendlier, more outspoken type of guy. So you mean someone who looks like Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard did in the 60s? Its unfortunate that an article like this is necessary, but I really had no other choice but to post it. What do I mean by that? Robby Turner 1:32 pm. BUt I could link to hundreds of Facebook comments saying that very thing. And who are these keyboard warriors without an internet connection? 11:45 am. BEH There are some songs which, when originally recorded, became instant classics. November 12, 2015 @ Trabbi Goes to Hollywood. I don;t think they expect it to do great, but they hope it will tide listeners over while they retool the new album. But hell, keep making good albums and I dont think he is going to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. I wish they would, but I doubt country radio and profit only labels will ever allow it. At least enjoy all the gasping and spluttering coming from the fans of Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, etc. A lot wrong with that article. Alan is the only one who has been releasing musings with a real melody and lyrics that embody what Real Country Music meant for the last 70 years. November 11, 2015 @ My thoughts exactly, holy shit, Robby Turner is commenting on a site that I read/comment on regularly. Some of the rock-ribbed traditionalists back in the day didnt accept his Hank Wilson country efforts, since he was known for other genres. This was one of the very first things I noticed about him, having only very recently heard a song of his and knowing absolutely nothing else about him. I say good for him. Jamey Johnson sang traditional country and he wrote crappy country songs in the past like Chris Stapleton is doing but they are keeping their traditional country among themselves. 8:29 am. 6:44 pm, he sucks as a singer . Following a speech about her perceived failures of Dr Anthony Fauci, she went on to discredit officers:. Nice! November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ He isnt really a dynamic performer though in terms of presentation and performance. November 11, 2015 @ These same people wont get into That Lonesome Song. I just want to hear good music and Traveler most definitely fits that bill. Ive had numerous 20 year old girls come up to me bragging about their new favorite country singer, Chris Stapleton. The term bro with a beard was used as well. 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The interesting thing about Ray Charles was that he actually cut multiple country albums, and had a number one album on the country charts with 1984s Friendship, produced by Billy Sherrill, which is where the song Seven Spanish Angels came from. . November 20, 2015 @ Sorry, had to. Coop . Did Willie get bashed for collaborating with Ray Charles. To want to keep everything small and dingy just so it stays familiar to you is no way to be a good neighbor, or a good fan. November 12, 2015 @ Go back and read the article Travis. Trigger Stapleton co-wrote the song with Barry Bales and Ronnie Bowman. 11:14 am. I get how Stapleton is technically soulful (for lack of better words) in the same vein as Adam Levine or Bruno Mars, but he just doesnt have the grit or the guts of George Jones or Merle Haggard, and its like nails on a chalkboard whenever I hear anyone compare him to them. On August 18th, he released his latest single called "Neon Light" from his upcoming Bringing Back The Sun album. 9:07 pm. Once he had some success he went and did his own thing. This Bible-thumping style of traditionalism isnt helping preserve the traditions of country, its helping them slip through our fingers because it gives fuel to folks like Blake Shelton who say traditional country folks only want to listen to the exact same songs over and over and never want to move forward at all, because thats exactly what these hardcore traditionalists are condoning. November 11, 2015 @ With those considerations, I dont think that the decision makers would want that, so it is unlikely that Stapletons success will usher in a new era of better popular country music. November 11, 2015 @ I enjoy the taste of their salty tears. South Side is unforgivablebut at the same time, a man has to eat. But to say Chris Stapleton isnt country is hubris. Bluegrass, country, roots, alt-country, and all the other sub genres all fit under the Americana banner for me but I also dont love it as a descriptor. The finished product was made available on Jones' 1986 LP, One to One. 5:45 pm. George Jones was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, USA. And country. They thought this would be the red meat to keep the traditionalists and independent fans at bay. The concern with Stapleton is that he has compromised at times in his career. He in no way looks like a main stream country singer. Many young adults (mid 20s and younger (even females)) areloving Traveler. My only concern is can he ride this wave for very long. Many traditional country artists need the support of new fans to help sustain or grow their careers. Chris is [], Arthur Mensor November 11, 2015 @ 11:52 am. He seems to be going about things the right way and keeping that balance (like him or hate him). He paid his dues already working with The Steeldrivers, and though he has co-written a handful of ghastly tracks for other artists, theyre definitely well outnumbered by deserving ones. He has a family to feed and for people to say, fuck this guy, he isnt country; those people need to take a lon look within themselves and ask if the road to success is all glorious. Just Wait, Hell Be Cutting Pop Songs Soon Enough Its the production, Lukes involvement, and the way the song was portrayed as deep that made it such a flash point. November 20, 2015 @ He had the puck on his stick in front of the net then just skated off the ice into oblivion. I love the sound of this album just as I did his time with The SteelDrivers, Folks get far too concernted with labels these days and miss out on the sounds, I cant personally get behind a lot of todays hit country in much the same way I dont like too much straight ahead rock of late. I am just not sure about his potential for growth and staying power. But in the end, none of this matters. Im probably a little more casual about the whole thing than many who come to website, but thats just me. Oh Great, Now Everyone Will Be Making Traditional Country This is what happens when people try to make subjective taste into a moral issue, or make edictal proclamations about it. Most of us have had shitty jobs. 11:55 am. I was trying to support what you were saying, yet when I read it now I sound like an assnow you see why I dont get around these parts muchhahahahahaha.LoLing all over the place.. November 11, 2015 @ Maybe Cris Stapleton will save country music. He has written some songs that some traditional fans may not like. Ron is a first-rate guitar picker who duplicates George Jones vocal style with uncanny accuracy. Garth said that the whole Country World was in danger of spinning off the Pop-Music cliff until Randy came in and drove everything back to the more Country side of things, and allowed himself, Clint Black, Alan Jackson, and all the others to roll in and blow up. Chris Stapleton still remains very much an anomaly, not an entire paradigm shift in country music. Just my 2 cents. 12:16 pm. Period. 7:16 pm. November 12, 2015 @ Good music is infectious. November 11, 2015 @ Jameys breakthrough album had darker, sadder, grittier lyrics and a more traditional sound. I grew up in texas,i love old coutry this modern popshit is not for me anyone with ears knowes chris has talent to become an icon.hope the country pop has a quick death. "No One Is to Blame" was released as a single in March 1986 and became Jones' biggest hit in the United States, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. I rhymed:), Chris Lewis "Louie" The country rock song[4] is a mid-tempo composition about a man looking back on the events following a break-up. hey, if BJ Barham is happy for him, then so am I. Austin Lee Nobody does George Jones like Ron Crites. Both Stapleton and Sturgill have brought me back to a time when the songs meant something and the writers took their time in crafting their work. Was SHUNNED by the country purists. Thats for history to decide. That is why he is selling November 12, 2015 @ Chris Stapleton has also written songs for and with Jason Eady, Lee Ann Womack, Guy Clark, Will Hoge, Don Williams, George Strait, Anderson East, Lonesome River Band, Ashley Monroe, Kellie Pickler, Julie Roberts, Balasm Range, Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, John Michael Montgomery, Travis Tritt, Patty Loveless, and others. Actually read the story and get back with us. In his one-man show, Garth gave a great deal of credit for the success of the Class of 89 to an immediate predecessor Randy Travis. However, I cant see Stapleton being the kind of person that will be spoiled by success. Anthony Jones later teamed up with Phil Collins to re-record the track. The guy writes great songs. But he seemed to have a distaste for some of itwhich is why he focused on his own material. Listen to both and tell me what you think. CountryKnight He shows up, puts on his tool belt, and builds what the client wants. nobody to blame george jones May 25, 2022 She took down the photograph Of our wedding day Ripped it down the middle And threw my half away And I got nobody to blame but me I got nobody to blame but me She broke all my fishing rods Put my guns in hock Threw my clothes out in the yard And changed out all the locks And I got . Favorite song hes co- written recently for me is from Hold My Beer Vol. And I got G nobody to blame but D me (Lick) I got G nobody to blame but D me (Lick) D She broke all my fishing rods, put my guns in hock D Threw my clothes out in the yard and changed out all the locks And I got G nobody to blame but m D e (Lick) G. D I got nobody to blame but me (Lick) Chorus: D I know right where I went wrong Frankly, Im just flattered Robby Turner is reading my website. As to whether hes authentically country, I really dont care. Trigger No country artist was as dominant of an artistic and commercial force for a longer period of time than George Jones. When I talked to Chris two years ago, he was very honest about his career and songwritinghe even admitted he Did plenty of much ally tribal thingsbut as a songwriter trying to make a living he knew he had to write for the current music culture and try to fit the ears of the listeners . Hunter Hayes has zero emotion in his voice, you feel nothing when he sings. Jobs that we may have liked but worked for a company known for fucking people over. Ive had a few friends and relatives ask me if knew his music (they have driven in my car so they kids of know my tastes). It was never my experience that the football players were the type of guys that had girls fawning all over them. 3:11 pm. Say it aint so! Chris Stapleton did not get to the top of the country music ladder by punching and clawing his way there. November 12, 2015 @ Well, Lavigne started her career out by releasing an album that I still consider to be her most mature to date..then gradually continues to grow increasingly immature with each subsequent album as a whole and seems to have no clue how to grow up with her initial fans. I hope he does. 2:10 pm. Thats why I root for Mo Pitney, hoping he can make it big too thanks to this new climate. 2:25 pm. November 11, 2015 @ $89.00: I believe you would. See all 11 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. He may be at the pinnacle right now. 2:34 pm. We all have different tastes. On the other hand, Jamey was more of an outsider. Meanwhile the industry saw they were teetering on a precipice and needed to highlight projects of substance, and decided to give Stapleton some nominations. I am not knocking Chris btw. Cosmos Ive been calling Traveller country since day #1. Robby Turner Apparently Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt have been flirting a lot. As the proprietor of a site called Saving Country Music, I can say the vast majority of people associating Stapleton with being a country music savior are the same exact people complaining that he shouldnt be regarded as one. In the end, this is the underlying reason for all of the concerns addressed above. Much like Avril, Hayes latest release is his most puerile, with 21 easily being his most immature and empty-calorie song to date. I do think he opened the door for others who are more of the strictly traditional country savior type guys that some are looking for. February 21, 2017 @ Show Blake she can land a young one. 12. 7:00 pm. I agree that his weak point is his lack of emotion and depth to his vocals . I dont really look at him as a strictly traditional country music guy, though. Id still take him just as serious. Jeremy Almost halfway through the January transfer window, Everton are yet to bring in any new signings but while Southampton manager Nathan Jones was able to use his full complement of five substitutes.
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