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February 2010 Mailbag: Why Does Nashville Star Start Again? What Does George Strait Make?
Why does Nashville Star start again?
Because it has slightly better ratings than an Oxy Clean infomercial. — Jim
What does “we’re having an Indian Summer” mean?
It means you’ve just been extradited from a place you’ve been living for hundreds of years. — Pierce
What is the meaning of “Wild at Heart” by Gloriana?
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January Mailbag: What Does Alan Jackson Like On His Eggs?
What does Alan Jackson like on his eggs?
Cheese and corn. — Stephen
He still likes bologna. — Ken
A load of salsa. — Jim
Hens. — CMW
What message is Tim McGraw saying in Southern Voice?
The message is that while most people think the South is full of uneducated rednecks and hillbillies, there are actually a number of noteworthy [...]Continue reading "January Mailbag: What Does Alan Jackson Like On His Eggs?"
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December 2009 Mailbag: What Key Does Garth Brooks Sing In?
What key does Garth Brooks sing in?
Florida doesn’t pay enough to bring Garth out of semi-retirement. — Karlie
What key do you prefer and how much are you willing to pay? Also, is a private jet included as part of the offer? — CMW
Where does Big Kenny live?
He was born in Big Beaver, PA, but then [...]Continue reading "December 2009 Mailbag: What Key Does Garth Brooks Sing In?"
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November Mailbag: Post-CMA Edition
What does an invitation to the CMA Awards look like?
It has a picture of Taylor Swift with the words “Come see Taylor and some other people perform!” underneath. — Sam
No idea. The CMA has yet to recognize the “interwebs” as a viable media entity, thus haven’t approved our credential requests. — Pierce
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October Mailbag: What Did Beyonce Think After Kenya Interrupted The Awards?
What did Beyonce think after Kenya interrupted the awards?
She figured the country’s government must still be bitter that Taylor Swift is only bringing her tour to the West coast of Africa. — Karlie
What subgenre is Taylor Swift?
Moody electropunk jazzbilly thrash metal with operatic overtones. Or just pop-country. — CMW
When will I be loved by John [...]Continue reading "October Mailbag: What Did Beyonce Think After Kenya Interrupted The Awards?"
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September Mailbag: Is Dave Haywood Going Solo?
Is Dave Haywood going solo?
Only if he thinks his latest song he’s written, “I’m Leaving The Gravy Train” is going to be a hit. – Ken
No, but he will be featured on the upcoming season of Meerkat Manor. — CMW
I don’t think so, because he’s a pretty integral part of… um, what band is he [...]Continue reading "September Mailbag: Is Dave Haywood Going Solo?"
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Mailbag: What Does Roll a Big Fat One Mean?
What does roll a big fat one mean?
It’s a cowtipping reference. Not sure why Zac Brown takes cows to the beach with him, though. — CM
Clearly you haven’t watched the Chipotle employee training video. – Juli
Is George Strait really singing in Spanish?
No, that’s Jorge, his illegitimate Mexican brother. – Pierce
What song goes “you kiss my [...]Continue reading "Mailbag: What Does Roll a Big Fat One Mean?"
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Mailbag: The Stalker Edition
Where does Gary Allan Herzberg live?
Katherine Walker, you really have to stop writing into The 9513. — Ken
Your IP addresses have been logged, and Gary’s lawyers will be contacting you shortly. — Andrew
Does Gary Allan Herzberg have a girlfriend?
Really Katherine, you just need to realize, Gary’s just not that into you. — Ken
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Mailbag: Who Sings Like Dead Flowers?
Is Big Kenny a preacher?
Yes–he’s an ordained minister in the Universal Church of Love. – Jim
Who sings like dead flowers?
Rascal Flatts. – Karlie
Who is the girl Gary Allan is dating?
Her name has not been released at this time, but we can reveal that she wears a size five mini-skirt. – Brody
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Mailbag: What Did Brad Paisley Have for a Baby?
Why isn’t John Rich singing with Big Kenny anymore?
Big & Rich is all about loving everybody. Rich stepped away for a while so that he could hate some people (liberals, Germans, Japanese, former Nashville Star contestants). – CM
What are country music fans like?
They’re a lot like normal people, just with better taste. – CM
How do [...]Continue reading "Mailbag: What Did Brad Paisley Have for a Baby?"
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