Lee Ann Womack Exudes Multiple Personalities On Call Me Crazy
- With its pronounced multiple-personality disorder, The Village Voice’s Werner Trieschmann dubs Call Me Crazy and apt title for Lee Ann Womack’s new album, where he says downy pop blooms next to pedal-steel-driven barroom weepers.
- Gretchen Wilson’s new CD has been pushed back from a fall release to early ‘09.
- Jack Silverman muses that Jewel’s recent title of Nashville’s Most Beautiful person from Nashville Lifestyle magazine, despite not living in Nashville, is a slap in the face to genuine Music City hotties.
- Todd Snider discusses his forthcoming EP, Peace Queer, in a brief Q&A with Brian T. Atkinson. Coinciding with his Oct. 11 birthday, the album will be available for free as a download on his website.
Patty Griffin’s harmony part is haunting.
I have known Patty for a long time, and I love to be around her. She’s a true artist. Her singing on “Peace Queer” was a bit of happenstance, really. I was at Doug Lancio’s recording, and she stopped by, not knowing I’d be there. We visited, but then I had to run home for a while. She stayed to hear what we’d been doing, and by the time I got back she had sung on those songs. I was surprised and, of course, thrilled.
- For all it’s good intentions, William Michael Smith says Peace Queer is for the Todd Snider completists only.
- Ronnie Gilley, president of an Alabama entertainment company, announced on Tuesday that his company closed a deal on nearly 400 acres to develop a country themed entertainment facility and resort called Country Crossings.
- Daily Trivia: This day in 1929 marked Gene Autry’s first recording session.
- Say something nice about “country music’s resident arrogant leprechaun rapper,” John Rich.
- One thing keeps Merle Haggard touring–his 16-year-old son Benion. His son is so interested in playing guitar for him that Haggard says it’s rekindled his own music passion. He also talks about his appreciation for bluegrass, writing about politicians and the always popular topic of current country music.
What do you think about country music today? Do you think it’s too pop-oriented?
It’s the opposite of reality. I find it quite electronic. There’s some exceptions to that. Some people are doing good, like Taylor Swift … Miranda (Lambert). It seems to have gotten better the past year or so. … They’re selling more records than we ever sold. I can’t argue with success. There doesn’t seem to be a great deal of difference from one record to the next. It seems to be repetitious.
- Watch the video premiere of Rascal Flatts‘ “Bob That Head.”
- In Barry Mazor’s profile of Jerry Douglas for The Wall Street Journal, the dobro wizard says he never set out to be a famous musician, but the instrument he chose and its exclusivity helped him get there.
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October 9, 2008 at 11:42 am Permalink
Maybe Haggard wants to get in on the Taylor Swift Alt. Country project.
October 9, 2008 at 11:50 am Permalink
Maybe he just wants to get his son the hookup.
Did Rascal Flatts really pull a little boy up on stage for the end of that “Bob That Head” video? Are they completely oblivious or just not willing to admit it? It’s not like the song warrants all of the promotion they’re throwing behind it.
October 9, 2008 at 12:11 pm Permalink
Well at least in the Douglas interview they mention that “Dobro” is a brand name and not the name of the instrument he plays. Technically the instrument he plays is a resophonic or resonator guitar, or…(the guitar with the hubcap!). That would be like calling all guitarists Fender players.
October 9, 2008 at 12:24 pm Permalink
Merle Haggard and Taylor Swift, now there’s two sides of the coin. They should do one of those “Crossroads” episodes w/ both of them.
October 9, 2008 at 12:34 pm Permalink
I think Merle has completely lost the plot.
As for Rascal Flatts, why are they even bothering to do a video for a single that lost the bullet at #15? And why name their current tour after this song? Aren’t tours usually named after album titles?
October 9, 2008 at 12:53 pm Permalink
ha! see Matt C., Merle totally has my back on the whole “Taylor Swift is legit” thing!
October 9, 2008 at 1:49 pm Permalink
Gretchen has a new CD that got pushed back? Should we send kleenex to the two people that care? :P
October 9, 2008 at 1:50 pm Permalink
Sounds like Gretchen will be shopping for a new record label soon.
October 9, 2008 at 2:19 pm Permalink
That Todd Snider interview was rad.
October 9, 2008 at 2:25 pm Permalink
Looking at that picture and taking into account Snider’s demeanor, I could see him taking over Heath Ledger’s Joker.
I don’t agree with Snider’s politics, but he is hilarious and I dig his cover of “Fortunate Son.”
October 9, 2008 at 2:28 pm Permalink
I don’t agree with Snider’s politics
shhhh….don’t mention the p-word. it makes bad things happen.
October 9, 2008 at 2:30 pm Permalink
A couple thoughts:
- Everything I’m hearing about the Womack album is making me nervous.
- Todd Snider spews gold every time he opens his mouth.
Thanks for making the John Rich challenge more interesting.
October 9, 2008 at 2:31 pm Permalink
“shhhh….don’t mention the p-word. it makes bad things happen.”
I totally meant opinions on certain affairs.
October 9, 2008 at 3:41 pm Permalink
There’s no song more political than “Fortunate Son.”
October 9, 2008 at 3:47 pm Permalink
John, once again and again, I agree with you on Snider.
October 9, 2008 at 3:49 pm Permalink
i don’t know what mr. silverman is going on about – jewel surely must have an ol’ van parked somewhere in nashville.
October 9, 2008 at 7:09 pm Permalink
Gretchen Wilson has been jilted by Top 40 Crap Country Radio for daring to release a string of real country singles when radio no longer wants them. Mainstream radio is so enamored these days with sorority girl pop divas and teenybooper ‘tween idols that a genuine Redneck Woman is no longer welcome. What a drag….
Something good about Napoleonic pipsqueak John Rich? Well his featuring of Sarah Darling as the female mannequin in the back seat of the Cadillac in the “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” video helped boost her career. I’ll always be grateful that John The Terrible helped launch Gretchen Wilson’s career, but beyond that hmmmm……
When Merle Haggard wrote that idiotic song praising Shrillary Rotten Clinton awhile back I stopped paying attention to anything he said past that point. All those drugs back in the 80’s that damn near killed him must have fried some brain cells along the way….
Since Rascal Flatts had head bobbing fans send in personal videos, they probably felt obligated to release this music video. They also must have expected the single to do a lot better than it did just based upon their star power. I wonder if they’ve learned anything from this? Nah…..
October 9, 2008 at 7:26 pm Permalink
Chris N. I take it you’ve never heard of James McMurtry? Yes Fortunate Son is very political, and still holds true in many ways, but if you haven’t already, give a listen to “God Bless America” (no not that one), “We Can’t Make it Here Anymore” and “Cheney’s Toy” by James McMurtry. Be prepared to hold on to something.
October 9, 2008 at 7:43 pm Permalink
I tried to watch the RF video, but I could only last a few seconds…
About the LAW album article, he never really says anything bad about anything, except the one track he mentions. He just seems to say that it’s different, but not bad. He also likes “The Bees” as much as I do!
“Whatever it is, it’s plenty cool.”
October 9, 2008 at 7:45 pm Permalink
Wait… someone -likes- Gretchen Wilson?
…speechless.
October 9, 2008 at 7:58 pm Permalink
Gary LeVox is really getting fat.
October 9, 2008 at 10:46 pm Permalink
ha! see Matt C., Merle totally has my back on the whole “Taylor Swift is legit” thing!
Apparently Merle Haggard is either senile or suffers from Willie Nelson disease.
October 9, 2008 at 10:56 pm Permalink
“Apparently Merle Haggard is either senile or suffers from Willie Nelson disease.”
Merle hasn’t been himself in a long time.
October 9, 2008 at 11:37 pm Permalink
“When Merle Haggard wrote that idiotic song praising Shrillary Rotten Clinton”
Rick,
Why do you feel the need to interject politics into every post? Seems like the 9513 has morphed into the Drudge Report and personally I’m sick of it. I come here to read about Country Music not politics. Guess I’ll hang out at Country Universe until the election is over.
October 10, 2008 at 3:24 am Permalink
…fine, here’s another alternative – visit twangville, click yourself into the country universe or seek for asylum at opryland, have a total-blonde-party with jessica simpson, paris hilton, bucky covington etc. and enjoy buckets of chicken fried and drown your 15 minutes of shame with tequila on ice – nice.
October 10, 2008 at 2:18 pm Permalink
Yes it was radio’s fault that Gretchen’s last several singles failed to chart. Had nothing to do with their quality or lack thereof ;)
October 10, 2008 at 7:01 pm Permalink
I love Rascal Flatts.We have seen them many times in concert.And each time they just get better.Last time was on sept20 2008.Taylor Swift open for them.She did a great job. But they didnot do Bob that Head to us it was kinda funny.They name their tour that but didnot sing it.
October 10, 2008 at 9:17 pm Permalink
I first got Gretchen’s latest album, and I hated it. Then recently, I gave it another listen and I thoroughly enjoyed almost all the tracks, so I think Gretchen is actually better now than she was.
November 27, 2008 at 5:48 pm Permalink
umm to the person who said Gary LeVox is getting really fat…. FUCK U!!!!!!!! die heart fan rite here
November 27, 2008 at 6:03 pm Permalink
Tone it down there. It’s not really a debatable statement either, he IS getting pretty rolly-polly.
November 27, 2008 at 7:49 pm Permalink
“umm to the person who said Gary LeVox is getting really fat…. FUCK U!!!!!!!! die heart fan rite here”
That would be me. Love you too, hon.
November 28, 2008 at 11:57 am Permalink
What’s wrong with bein’ a little chubby? There’s more of him to love. He’s been covering Vince Gill songs since day one, so what’s wrong with having his figure as well?
November 28, 2008 at 12:16 pm Permalink
He’s been covering Vince Gill songs since day one
Annnnd that more of him to hate.
November 28, 2008 at 2:10 pm Permalink
My brain may be polluted from the Rascal Flatts listening of the past month, but autotuned or not, I think Gary LeVox sounds really good.
November 28, 2008 at 2:21 pm Permalink
He sounds the same, whether that’s good or not is subjective. Some songs fit his voice, some don’t. But their overused combination of other pop elements with weak lyrical themes is just disappointing.
There aren’t many overweight country singers out ther currently… so I guess it makes it that much more obvious to spot when he keeps livin’ it up on his success.
Another question… do you think Rascal Flatts will be Hall of Fame material?
November 28, 2008 at 3:15 pm Permalink
They probably will be admitted some day, which would break my heart.
They really are bottom of the barrel when it comes to the production of the songs and lyrics, yet I do like LeVox’s voice. Their stuff does sound good sometimes though. They’re like McDonald’s food.
November 28, 2008 at 4:08 pm Permalink
You can determine if the vocals are good or not, but there was this new song on the radio and it was not until the second time I heard it I realized it was Taylor Swift and not Gary LeVox.
November 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm Permalink
I’ve always had pretty bad taste when it comes to male singers. The fact that Jimmy Wayne and Josh Gracin are my two favorite male singers should tip you off.
November 28, 2008 at 5:10 pm Permalink
“Another question… do you think Rascal Flatts will be Hall of Fame material?”
No.
November 28, 2008 at 5:59 pm Permalink
But with all the awards and chart success they’ve had, and factoring in that they’ll probably be pretty big for at least another few years… I just think it’ll be hard for them to not get in, even if tons of people don’t want it.
December 5, 2008 at 9:49 pm Permalink
Razor X
November 27, 2008 at 7:49 pm Permalink “umm to the person who said Gary LeVox is getting really fat…. FUCK U!!!!!!!! die heart fan rite here”
That would be me. Love you too, hon.
ok maybe i shouldnt of said fuck u!! so im sorry but Gary and the boys have really made a HUGE inpact on me so i get all defencive when ppl crack the fat jokes about him. i love him soo much and it hurts me when ppl call him fat and such. also i think hes lost weight
April 9, 2009 at 10:59 pm Permalink
Another question… do you think Rascal Flatts will be Hall of Fame material?”
No.
yes they are!!!
April 9, 2009 at 11:01 pm Permalink
TAYERS
November 28, 2008 at 11:57 am Permalink What’s wrong with bein’ a little chubby? There’s more of him to love. He’s been covering Vince Gill songs since day one, so what’s wrong with having his figure as well?
i agree :)
April 9, 2009 at 11:03 pm Permalink
Drew
November 27, 2008 at 6:03 pm Permalink Tone it down there. It’s not really a debatable statement either, he IS getting pretty rolly-polly.
no hes not!!! hes lost weight and hes thinner in person… the camera just makes him look bigger
April 10, 2009 at 12:17 am Permalink
To quote the famous Chandler Bing: How many camera does he have on him?
Also, when you tell me he is covering Vince Gill songs, that just makes me hate him a little more.
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