Comments on: Breaking News: Josh Turner Invited to Join Grand Ole Opry

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:25:05 +0000

I can’t wait to get her album! I have been listening to it non stop since her label put it on her page! It is so awesome. She is so real and refreshing!

By: Mike Anderson in Maine

Mike Anderson in Maine — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:22:00 +0000

Get ready folks for a huge sound! The sound of Ashton Shepherds fans stampeding the stores and websites to purchase her album! History in the making, so pay attention!! Shes,s real! confident! Taking the stage and taking prisoners! A step above the mainstream! Country came home again!!! Thank god!! Thank you Ashton.

By: Stephen H.

Stephen H. — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:02:47 +0000

Yeah, Charlie, that would be a classy thing to do. Turner is trying to keep the neo-traditionalist movement alive, and that’s what the Opry needs at this point. Like Matt said, Daniels hasn’t been country for a long time.

By: Matt C

Matt C — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:49:55 +0000

Charlie, I wrote an article questioning whether Josh Turner should’ve been inducted, but not for the reasons that you cite. It is typical, not unusual, for an artist to join the Opry early in his/her career. Daniels is an exception and I think a justified one. In fact, I object to his induction much more strongly than I do to Turner’s. Charlie Daniels abandoned country music some time ago.

By: Peter Kohan

Peter Kohan — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:51:05 +0000

Amen Charlie.

By: Charlie Mack (First outta the Limo)

Charlie Mack (First outta the Limo) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:06:20 +0000

So it takes 50+ years, over 50 albums, writing songs for Elvis, recording with Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash, & putting a legendary mark on Southern Roots music for Charlie Daniels to become a member…. yet 3 years and two records for ol’ Josh Turner.

The Opry needs to seriously take a look at it’s criteria for membership.

If I was Charlie Daniels I would whip it out on stage at the Opryland, take a piss, then walk out with my plaque & middle finger raised as dudes like Josh Turner and Dierks Bentley look at me like I just went crazy.

I wonder how pissed Roy Clark was to have ol’ Josh Turner ruin his big night of 60 years in country music with this deal.

By: Donny

Donny — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:03:02 +0000

Country music is going to hell if the record labels keep ignoring the great female artists like Katrina Elam, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Sarah Buxton, Erika Jo, Ashley Monroe etc. I jus read that Shelly Fairchild’s new album is going to be a rock album. Guess that’s the only way she could get a cd released. If that’s the future, a majority of artists are just going to turn away from country and go for a different genre and so will the fans.

By: Mike Anderson in Maine

Mike Anderson in Maine — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:32:47 +0000

Ashton is like Josh Turners firecracker ,ready to explode her album in February!Shes pure energy that will touch everyone in all directions. The airplay and charts reveal a huge star about to explode!!!Get ready ,shes real, confident and we are so lucky to have her!! SHE WILL BE UNIVERSAL!!!!

By: sandy

sandy — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:47:35 +0000

Congrats to Josh Turner he is one of my younf fav’s and as for Ashton dang that girl can sure sing love her voice..

By: Pierce

Pierce — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:27:21 +0000

Congrats to Josh. I really hope to make the induction ceremony.