[Shawn]

I've always liked country, I suppose it makes up 1/4 of all my music. Lately, and by that I mean @ 5 years, I haven't heard more than 1 song that actually excited me. -Murder on Music Row-

I'm a big fan of the "old country", does anyone know of any new artists with that sound?

[DudeAsInCool]

Country rock was big for a spell. The Byrds, The Band.. The Dead... Riders of the Purple Sage. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. I know this is old wave, but its still worth listening to.

PS Speaking of the New Riders--theyre one of our advertisers!

[Kooperman]

I thoroughly enjoy the Dixie Chicks. Conservatives might not like their politics, but they can play and sing with anybody.

[Deadguyale]

lately i've been hearing alot of a genre called "alt-country" new music that embodies what country music really is. im not too familar with it but i'd sure like to be!
i've heard a couple bands that i really like (my morning jacket and songs ohia) put into this catagory.
if you are a true country fan but are weary what you hear on cmt and the radio i HIGHLY suggest you check out these bands.
some good songs are:
honest man - my morning jacket
run thru - my morning jacket
old black hen - song ohia
blue factory flame - songs ohia


and don't foget about the late johnny cash! he released some of his best work leading up to his death.
unearthed in absolutely amazing

[DudeAsInCool]

i added a zp thread devoted to country in this forum section. you might want to check it out for other ideas..

[Shawn]

Thanks guys.

[GabrielYoungFan]

Well my number 1 pick is Tim McGraw hands down. There is not a song of his that I don't like. Some of my Favorites are "Don't take the Girl", She's Like the Rain, Not a Moment too Soon, Something Like that, I like it I love it, Red Rag top, and the Great Divide. Also give Brooks and Dunn a listen-"Red Dirt Road" "My Maria", "She's Not the Cheatin' Kind". Good stuff I promise. Also, Alan Jackson is a good listen as well especially his early 90's stuff- "Here in the Real World", Wanted, to newer stuff- 5'o clock somewhere, Remember When...

[Shawn]

I can't really argue with any of those, although I admit I gave up on country around the time "My Maria" came out.

I don't mind the guys you suggest, but prefer the older "crooning" styles. Admittedly Alan Jackson fits that well. As does George Strait. Any sugestions of artists from the last 5 years along those lines?

[Cerebral_Assassin]

I've been listening to Clay Davidson a lot lately..... his tune "I Can't Lie To Me" is awesome.

[nate]

Shawn, on Apr 19 2004, 11:56 PM, said:

I can't really argue with any of those, although I admit I gave up on country around the time "My Maria" came out.

1970's?

My Maria came out in 1973, a 1 hit wonder by B W Stevenson (unless you count his other song, Vahevala, a low charter by Loggins and Messina)

therein lies the problem with modern country--too derivative

it's all remakes or rehashed hooks from older stuff, performed by some hot chick that can't play any instruments, or a guy in a white hat using a guitar as a prop

the entire nashville scene is a thousand songwriters pumping out songs to a few frontmen, with session musicians doing all the real work

This post has been edited by nate: 20 April 2004 - 04:57 PM

[Kooperman]

and legit country artists can't get any airplay at all for their recordings...if they're fortunate enough to even have a contract.

[napho]

I like Garth Brooks songs like The Thunder Rolls and If Tomorow Never Comes . They're more MOR than Country anyway but it doesn't really matter in the end...it's all music.

[Kooperman]

New Country Group Out Called 'Democrats'

By JOHN GEROME
Associated Press Writer

April 22, 2004, 2:31 PM EDT


NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new group called the Music Row Democrats is trying to shake the perception that country music is full of Republicans.

But it won't be easy. Like the 1967 Sonny James hit says, "It's the Little Things":

For the complete article, click here:
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/news/...nment-headlines

[Lord_of_the_Dense]

OMG...how could I have missed this thread???

My answer: NO :bigsmile: