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Posted on 03/24/2006 9:00:43 PM PST by silent_jonny
I know!! This is only going to get better!
I can tell I am the exact wrong person to judge next week...I NEVER listen to country music.
I do like Patsy Cline, but that, to me, is more of an oldies catagory, so I excuse myself...LOL
I DID have a Charlie Rich album once...does that count??
It certainly makes you a more qualified judge than me :)
And Ace...
Someone had to say it
Oh, definitely some Toby Keith. Or maybe someone could do a medley of TK Bus Songs: The Taliban Song and Weed with Willie.
I'll bet someone could get away with Beer for my Horses.
Or dedicate "The Critic" to Simon. {grin}
OK EG, I have to come back with a Roll Tide Roll...
Hey I can go either way. I live in a divided house, ya know. I am truly an Alabama fan, however my husband(who has manipulated my 3 girls to follow him) is an Auburn fan. To keep peace and tranquility I will nicely say War Eagle.....until that wonderful weekend in November and it's every man for himself. :) Then it's is ROLL TIDE ROLL. :)
Thanks for all the gr8 upd8s, Jonny!
Eeewww..... what a piece of art that is. Just weird.
I don't know many country songs but I was looking around and I came up with this list... maybe someone here might know if any of these have had a hit or not
this is Country/Alt
Top » Styles » Country » Alternative » Bands and Artists
Subcategories:
Adams, Ryan@ (4)
Allen, Terry@ (3)
Backsliders@ (4)
Bacon Brothers, The@ (2)
Bad Livers@ (7)
BR5-49@ (3)
Coe, David Allan@ (2)
Earle, Steve@ (71)
Glenn, Teddy@ (2)
Gourds, The@ (4)
Harris, Emmylou@ (12)
Heard, Mark@ (3)
Jason and the Scorchers@ (4)
Kinleys, The@ (4)
Klein, Jeff@ (51)
Klein, Jess@ (7)
Knapp, Jennifer@ (10)
Lafave, Jimmy@ (10)
LaFave, Jimmy@ (10)
Merritt, Tift@ (4)
Poltz, Steve@ (9)
Richey, Kim@ (7)
Sixteen Horsepower@ (21)
Slobberbone@ (3)
Son Volt@ (1)
Southern Culture on the Skids@ (4)
Trouble With Sweeney, The@ (2)
Waco Brothers@ (11)
Walser, Don@ (3)
Whiskeytown@ (4)
UR welcome :)
The most self-effacing, least experienced, and best voice.
Looks kind of like a young Tony Bennett.
Oh, the AI guy Elliott..I don't know what I was thinking...He's good...but I don't think he's AI good.
It's a piece of something, all right :)
It's official title is: "Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston"
I've never seen a baby delivered in that postition ... :o
Yea, where Daughtry is fireworks, Elliott's a pilot light.
My kinda guy ":^)
I have ALL of Steve Poltz albums--don't you! :)
Ha! You're great with words, DL :)
another list for country/alt
Alternative Country is Folk's newest grandchild, and its artists and bands run the gamut from what looks like Bluegrass to what looks like Rock and Roll, but one thing binds them all together: when someone hears an Alt Country record, they always ask "So what kind of music would you say this is?"
1) Uncle Tupelo
The band that really started the monster. The boys from Uncle Tupelo have gone on to form some of the other most important bands in Alternative Country. But their original recordings continue to attract fans far and wide.
2) Son Volt
Son Volt was one of the first spin-offs of Uncle Tupelo, and for five years, they rocked the Alternative Country world (meaning they raised eyebrows among Rock, Country, Folk, and Bluegrass fans). Their headmaster Jay Farrar has gone on to a fabulous solo career, but Son Volt is still selling records!
3) Steve Earle
Perhaps one of Alternative Country's most indefinable troubadours, Steve Earle picked up Townes Van Zandt's torch and ran with it. His songs range from lonesome cowboy numbers to the blues to damn-the-man Singer/Songwriter dirges, and he's definitely not one to miss.
4) Lucinda Williams
It's hard to know just where to categorize Lucinda, but no place seems more fitting than Alternative Country. Her Car Wheels on a Gravel Road record (Mercury/Universal, 1998) rocked the socks off the Country, Rock, and Folk worlds, and her work continues to resound today.
5) Nickel Creek
They're young, they're cute, and they rock. Nickel Creek is sort of Bluegrass, sort of Rock, sort of Singer/Songwriter-ish, which means they fit perfectly under the Alt Country label. One fiddle, one mandolin, and one guitar make this trio a straight-forward rocking adventure in acoustic music. Besides, they draw young crowds to the festivals, and everyone is grateful for that.
6) Lyle Lovett
Lyle's one of those guys who started out in regular Country music, and somehow managed to morph himself into an Alternative Country favorite. His music hasn't changed much at all, but the music world has. His smooth, cool voice, sweet melodies, and cowboy style make him an unforgettable, inimitable artist.
7) Jason & the Scorchers
Jason and the Scorchers are like Hank Williams on crack. The band is decidedly cowboy, and decidedly rockstar. They've been known as one of the most defining forces in the Alternative Country world, and they've got a heck of a loyal fan base.
8) Be Good Tanyas
The Be Good Tanyas are a lovely trio of women who make great low key sort-of Bluegrass music. The women of this band have some really outstanding side projects as well, but Be Good Tanyas is something altogether special. Their music is great for rainy days and road trips.
9) The Waybacks
The Waybacks are one of those somewhat unknown bands that everyone seems to know about. They don't get a whole lot of press, but they're definitely one of the best bands around - regardless of what style of music you're into. True to form of many Alt Country players, they're a little bit Bluegrass, a little bit Folk, and a little bit Rock & Roll.
10) Eliza Gilkyson
Eliza has been around for a while, and her tunes are possibly some of the most infectious songs around. She leans a little more toward the Folk Singer/Songwriter area, but with a decidedly Alt Country bent. She's really lights up stages at festivals and on her own solo tours.
I have to admit that I have become a fan of Toby Keith and Charlie Daniels for their patriotic songs..
:::thanks::: just lessons larned! ";^)
I think he's some kind of anti-American nut--or I might be thinking of a different Earle.
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