Comments on: Drifting Cowboys Steel Guitarist Passed Away; New Releases; Bruce Robison Tour Diary; Free Sampler

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:45:16 +0000

I don’t think Craig’s unhappy with his job, and I don’t think his bosses are unhappy with the job he’s doing there. So where’s there a problem? Besides, I think you underestimate CMT’s viewers, Rick; a critical mass of them have always been receptive to stuff that’s been sidestepped by the chart-reporting country stations.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:27:01 +0000

Well, I actually downloaded those free Texas songs from Amazon and after a listen through proceeded to delete everything except the Lyle Lovett track. If they are trying to raise interest in these artist’s latest albums, then they’ve failed as there must be better tracks they could have featured! Hey, did Kelly D. or that clown from “Mandatory Radio” have a hand in making these selections? Hmm…

Craig Shelburne must feel like he’s lost in the wilderness over at the CMT blog. His musical tastes are so far removed from the average CMT viewer he’s a proverbial fish out of water. Its rare that any of his blog posts get any replies whereas Alison Bonaguro is totally tuned into the CMT viewer / Top 40 country radio mindset. If Craig wrote for The 9513 he would at least garner a little respect over here for his non-mainstream taste in music.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:20:41 +0000

nice to see the D/FW area is represented on the LH sampler…not.

By: Mayor Jobob

Mayor Jobob — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:34:52 +0000

Like we needed even more Kenny Rogers albums in circulation!

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:47:04 +0000

The Opry’s had a “big tent” booking philosophy for at least 70 years. Which is one of the reasons why it’s made it this far.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:23:16 +0000

You fine folks should know better than to ever encourage my snarkiness around here! (lol)

Opry Alert: Tonight’s Opry will feature the always amazing Del McCoury Band, Gloriana, Jimmy Wayne, and Martina McBride (and the “Legends”). Well, one out of four ain’t bad. From quality bluegrass, to modern power pop-rock airhead country, to a Hall & Oates cover act, to a belting pop-country diva they sure ain’t lacking variety tonight. Kind of like a “big tent” political philosophy….

By: Saving Country Music

Saving Country Music — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:36:28 +0000

Thanks for the heads up on the Wayne Hancock stuff. Listening right now!

By: BRETT ROBERTS

BRETT ROBERTS — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:53:26 +0000

bingham awesome hayes carll great willie he’s a god & lovett’s not to bad this samplers better than any thing you’ll hear on the radio

By: BRETT ROBERTS

BRETT ROBERTS — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:40 +0000

songs for halloween brown moutain light & bring mary home by the country gentle men haunted house by john fogerty

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:08:20 +0000

I concur with Rick’s sentiments

Actually politically-oriented music usually leaves me cold, whatever its political orientation. The left-wing stuff does tend to whine more, making it a bit more annoying than its right wing counterparts