Mailbag: How Can I Get More Than A Memory?

What artist is switching to country music?
Snoop Dogg apparently has an Everlast country song on his new album, Jessica Simpson is from Texas and therefore undeniably country, and Bon Jovi and the Eagles tried on a pair of country music boots last year–so tell me, which artists aren’t switching to country music? – Brody

And most disturbing is the fact that out of all of the above, Snoop’s “My Medicine” may be the most country of the bunch. – Jim

Did Tim McGraw and Martina McBride sing “When You Say Nothing At All?”
No, but thanks to the magic of the studio, Alison Krauss recorded a posthumous duet with Keith Whitley. – Matt

How did Carrie Underwood get her career?
Toiling night after night in the less than stellar conditions of the cigarette-smoke infested skull orchard known as American Idol. – Brody

Is Miranda Lambert pregnant?
I dare ya to ask that to her face. No, really–I dare ya. – Jim

Does Taylor Swift make her own lyrics?
Yup. Sometimes she even co-makes them. – Brody

Why is Johnny Cash inspirational?
‘Cause he has the voice of God. That can be a pretty inspirational thing. – Brady

Who is the manufacturer of Kenny Chesney?
Joe Galante, Inc. – Matt

Why does John Rich call himself Cowboy Stevie Wonder?
Why does John Rich do anything that he does? He’s John Rich, baby. Some things should never be questioned. For instance, this next question: Why do firecrackers go pop and not boom? – Brody

Who sings that song with the lyrics “Find someone crazy like you?”
That would be Josh Grider’s song “Crazy Like You.” Give it a listen on his MySpace. – Brady

Who wrote Trisha Yearwood’s “Dreaming Fields?”
Jonathan Yudkin, Gary Harrison, and the impeccable Matraca Berg. – Jim

Who was the first black singer to appear on the Grand Ole Opry?
That would be DeFord Bailey, a harmonica whiz who was best known for his song “Pan American Blues.” Bailey first appeared on the Opry stage in 1927. – Jim

Is Josh Turner related to Tina Turner?
Can’t you see the resemblance? – Jim

How does Lori McKenna write, perform, and have 5 kids?
That doesn’t sound very safe, but I assume she’s mastered the art of multitasking. – Brody

How does Taylor Swift’s song “Our Song” make you feel?
It makes me feel like chewing bubble gum and hanging out at the mall. – Jim

Who originally sang “Travelin’ Soldier?”
Bruce Robison wrote and recorded the song on his impossible-to-find self-titled debut album and released it again on Long Way Home From Anywhere. Then the Dixie Chicks released it on 2002’s album Home. – Brody

Is it true that Joe Don Rooney is pregnant?
No, but bandmate Gary LeVox expects his new addition any day now. – Matt

What song did Johnny Cash sing with the word odie in it?
I’m not familiar with that one, but he has a song dedicated to the workin’ man titled “Oney.” Good song. you should check it out. – Brody

How to communicate with Kenny Chesney?
Speak verrrry slowly, and try to avoid making any sudden movements. – Jim

Why don’t they play Dale Watson on country music radio?
They’re clearly intimidated by his royal emperorship. More than likely though it’s his traditional sound and ties to country music’s rich heritage. That kind of stuff doesn’t fly with today’s radio. – Brody

Rascal Flatts, how does it feel to love some one when they don’t love you?
Just watch the guys’ faces as that CMA Entertainer of the Year Award slips away yet again. – Matt

How can I get more than a memory?
Amazon and Wal-Mart have pretty much everything these days, including the recent Garth Brooks hit “More Than A Memory,” which is only available on The Ultimate Hits. – Brody

How did Gram Parsons die?
He died from an overdose of drugs and alcohol in a hotel room in California. Before he was buried, his road manager, Phil Kaufman, stole the body and cremated it in the desert of Joshua Tree National Monument. Read up on it, it’s a crazy story.

Why do Carrie Underwood’s songs all sound the same?
Hey, you said it, not me. – Matt

Why didn’t Mindy McCready go to the CMA Awards?
Whoever sent this in forgot to include the punchline. – Jim

How should I know if the man loves me?
The man doesn’t love anyone. The man only cares about keeping you down. Power to the people! – Jim

Faith Hill screams when Tim McGraw gets grabbed.
She did, didn’t she? – Brady