Comments on: Preview James McMurtry’s New Album, Just Us Kids

By: freewayradio guy

freewayradio guy — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:35:24 +0000

James McMurtry is simply excellent. That preview is a real treat. Great voice, great songs, great guitar! I want my copy of that CD now!

By: countrywoman

countrywoman — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:54:00 +0000

It should of been worded as if opening for George Strait wasn’t enough Josh Turner scored tour dates with Carrie Underwood. The Josh Turner/George Strait tour was announced way before Josh turner/Carrie Underwood. & hopefully some of Carrie’s pop fans will learn how great the real country music is.

By: Funk

Funk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:01:20 +0000

I’ve been a huge McMurtry fan since the beginning of his career but even I never know when a new CD is out. I wonder if previewing is used to generate buzz in lots of varied places, like this one. You posted it, so I know about the CD and I’ll buy it but I wouldn’t otherwise know. And you wouldn’t have posted it without the preview.

There must be more blogs/websites/message boards besides this one who made the mention. I dunno, but it seems like a good marketing tool.

I wish the word would get out. He writes extremely good songs and he’s underrated as a guitar player. He can really pick it when he wants.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:52:42 +0000

I don’t see how previewing the McMurtry album will help them sell any more copies unless they’re banking on increased exposure.

Something like what Owen Temple did with a staggered release seems more viable, if not frustrating to the consumer who has to wait for the medium they want to become available. It seems to give him a longer window for publicity, with each release (Lone Star Tunes, iTunes, CD) serving as a chance to hawk the album.

By: Hollerin Ben

Hollerin Ben — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:01:03 +0000

That’s rad about the Merle song. I had no idea that was about Dolly.

I am super stoked about the Eleven Hundred Springs record. Their last one was some damn fine country music.

Interesting about the McMurty record. You guys think that’ll help them sell any more copies?

By: Mike W.

Mike W. — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:51:00 +0000

Cool. Really looking forward to those 3 albums. Any news on if Drew Kennedy is planning anything new? Dollar Movie Theatre was one of the best albums last year IMO.

By: Brody Vercher

Brody Vercher — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:45:39 +0000

I’ve read that Jason Boland is going into the studio as well, and I believe Brandon Jenkins is coming out with something along with Eleven Hundred Springs. I’m sure they’ll be a few more surprises from the Texas music scene along the way, too.

By: Mike W.

Mike W. — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:42:52 +0000

That new Randy Rogers song is awesome. Cannot wait for the new album. 2008 is looking like a really good year for music (for me at least) with new albums coming from both Dierks and The Randy Rogers Band.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:34:12 +0000

There was yet another Kenny Rogers love song compilation released as well.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:29:50 +0000

Phil Stacey playing a Perfect Stranger song was my first crush…okay, thats it, I know, I am the only one still enjoying last weeks rough and tumble comment threads…i promise, no more.