Mailbag: I’ll Be Hurtin’ When I Wake Up On The Floor
When is Toby Keith’s latest CD going to be released?
Technically, his latest CD has already been released. All kidding aside, his next CD, Big Dog Daddy, is slated for release on June 12, 2007. - Brady
Who sings “I Miss You Daddy”?
Songwriter Karen Mason. You can buy a CD or MP3 of the song, and read lyrics, at http://www.imissyoudaddy.com - Jim
Whatever happened to good old traditional country music?
Despite not getting much radio play, you can still find artists who play it. Dale Watson, Moot Davis, Johnny Bush and Lucas Hudgins are a few artists we’ve featured who still play traditional country music. I’d also recommend the Last of the Breed album released earlier this year. - Brody
Country music song about a guy who loses his wife?
That kinda stuff never happens in country songs… - Brady
When did Johnny Cash join the Grand Ole Opry?
Johnny Cash joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1956. He was booted in 1965 after kicking out the footlights during a performance (amongst other personal issues), but was subsequently reinstated. - Brady & Matt
Did George Jones sing with Josh Turner on “Me and God”?
No–the voice you’re hearing is that of bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley. (note: many U.S. country stations refused to air the version with Stanley, instead spinning a mix featuring only Turner on vocals). - Jim
Who sings “Smoke Rings In The Dark”?
Gary Allan. You can find it on his album of the same name, which comes highly recommended by me. Highly recommended. - Brody
Who sings the country song “I’ll Wait For You?”
“I’ll Wait For You” is sung by Joe Nichols, but was written by Whisperin’ Bill Anderson and Harley Allen. It’s one of the songs that Nichols performed at Anna Nicole Smith’s funeral in March. - Brody
What did they call country music a long time ago?
Hillbilly. - Brady [Coincidentally, that’s what we call Brady as well - Brody]
Where is the country music genre going?
Hopefully nowhere. - Brody
Was Josh Turner ever an American Idol?
Josh Turner was never on American idol, however country star Josh Gracin was in 2003. - Jim
Who sings “What a Beautiful Day”?
That would be Chris Cagle. - Jim
Who signed David Ball?
Ball was signed to Warner Bros. Records by Doug Grau in 1993, but recently signed with Shanachie Records where he released Heartaches by the Number. - Jim
How to record a country album?
Has it really become that formulaic? - Brady
Jessica from Versailles, KY wrote: “Hey there. Thank you so much for combining all country news into one valuable source. Great reviews, great stories and photos, just love the site.”
When did Taylor Swift win American Idol?
17 year old singer/songwriter Tayor Swift has never appeared on American Idol, however ACM Female Vocalist of the year Carrie Underwood won the show’s fifth season. Other country performers who got their start on AI include Josh Gracin, Kellie Pickler, and Bucky Covington. - Jim
Did Hank Williams perform at the Grand Ole Opry?
Yes. Hank Sr. made his Opry debut on June 11th, 1949. In 1952, Williams was forced to leave the Opry untill he “cleaned up” his lifestyle. Hank died in 1953, and is currently not an Opry member. - Jim
I’ll be hurtin’ when I wake up on the floor, but I’ll be over it.
Thanks, but that’s not a question. However, outside the context of that song, I find those lyrics to be hilarious. - Brady
Who has portrayed Hank Williams Sr.?
In the 1964 film titled “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” Hank Sr. was played by actor George Hamilton. - Jim
Curringtonlove69 says: “Taylor swift is great shes grounded and poised ! I made this fanisite i like her music so much www.myspace.com/teamtswift!
Keep spreading the love, Curringtonlove69. - Brody
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June 1, 2007 at 1:16 pm Permalink
Can anyone tell me if Kenny Chesney has been invitied on the Grand Ole Opry since he began his career? I am a faithful watcher and my daughters and I were discussing this the other day.
June 1, 2007 at 1:23 pm Permalink
It was answered in an older mailbag that he hasn’t.
June 1, 2007 at 5:01 pm Permalink
Jen - He hasn’t been invited to become a member, which is what Austin is alluding to from our previous mailbag. Whether he’s been invited to play on stage at the Opry is a different question and one I don’t know off the top of my head. If one of the other guys knows they’ll probably chime in, otherwise I’ll see if I can find something out via Google.
June 1, 2007 at 7:40 pm Permalink
I’m sure that Kenny has played the Opry, but I think it’s been awhile. I can’t remember the last time he appeared.
June 1, 2007 at 9:54 pm Permalink
dude, set up a wiki and let all these lazy bastards answer their own damn questions.
June 1, 2007 at 10:49 pm Permalink
I think it adds a nice feature to the site.
June 2, 2007 at 6:15 am Permalink
it does. I was joshin, but seriously don’t uoi get tired of answering questions about Kenny Chesney’s sexuality?
June 2, 2007 at 9:48 am Permalink
We get that question a lot at CW. Actually, it’s usually phrased not as an inquiry but more like, “Don’t you know about Kenny Chesney?”
Still, that’s not nearly as popular as “Are Blake Shelton and Ricky Van Shelton related?” and “Can you get me backstage at ________’s concert in ________?”
June 2, 2007 at 11:27 am Permalink
Do you know WHY radio stations don’t play the version of Josh Turner’s “Me & God” with Dr. Ralph Stanley? And on that note why Tracy Lawrence released his solo version of “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” to radio instead of the one with Tim & Kenny?
I’m a new fan of 9513 so I appologize if this has already been addressed.
~Heidi in BC
June 2, 2007 at 8:42 pm Permalink
– Radio stations don’t want to play a song by someone who sounds old. Period. They’re terrified of alienating listeners in the 18-34 demographic.
– It’s most likely the case that Tim’s label and Kenny’s label don’t want their artists on someone else’s single, for fear of causing confusion with their own current singles.
June 2, 2007 at 10:00 pm Permalink
It is very interesting to see what others are hearing on their stations. Here they play Josh & Ralph on Me & God and they play Tim & Kenny with Tracy Lawrence.
June 3, 2007 at 1:33 am Permalink
Heidi–welcome!
In regards to the Tracy song, here’s the deal.
The single has been at radio for longer than anything I can remember. I stalled, and everyone thouht it was dead. The was the solo version. Later we heard the version with Tim and Kenny.
“Find Out Who Your Friends Are” has had one of the longest radio runs I’ve seen in a long, long time. Radio does play te Tim & Kenny version, and from what I understand, that may have saved it.
June 4, 2007 at 1:38 pm Permalink
Jessica, you are right, it is interesting to see what is played where. I’m in Canada and believe me, the Dixie Chicks are NOT hurting for air time up here. We typically get the Ralph Stanley version of Me & God too. I only heard the Tim & Kenny version of “Friends” a few weeks ago (on Bob Kingsley’s Country Countdown interestingly enough) and I thought I was going crazy because I hadn’t “recognized” their voices before. Come to find out it’s because I hadn’t heard that version of the song.
Jim, thank you for the welcome. I already love it here :) I am addicted to Country Music news and this is one of the most comprehensive, honest sites I have come across in a long time.
~Heidi in BC
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