You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - James Arthur Cheating - John Newman: 43. . I cant say how much Ive respected your work for years, and what a direct impact youve had in what is happening right now with the success of Chris Stapleton and many others. I have despised pop country from birth. That said, hypothetically, if someone like Meghan Trainor or Kelly Clarkson wanted to do a one-off duet song for pop radio (not marketed to country radio at all), he could do that, too. Smalley There are a lot of artists whove been working very hard their entire lives to get recognized, and then seemingly overnight Chris Stapleton becomes a superstar after writing songs with Thomas Rhett and Luke Bryan. They never had any clue he would actually win. Ugh! November 11, 2015 @ 11:59 am. In other words, even though you have to travel far and wide to find someone saying, Chris Stapleton is country musics savior, you cant post anything on Facebook about him without hoards of REAL country fans telling you how hes not a country savior. Its a Straw Man, or painting an extreme viewpoint to then refute it, when the case isnt even really being made. Chris Stapleton will be a superstar within a year or two. I guess I get it but I aint gonna hold my breath and it sure as hell aint enough to get me to start listening to the local country station again. Hunter Hayes wrote every song and played every instrument on his DEBUT major label release but he gets no love around here. His recent cover of a Merle Haggard song was equally lackluster. November 11, 2015 @ Listen to this episode from Countdown with Keith Olbermann on Spotify. Sam Wayne I cant trust a guy that doesnt like Willie Nelson. Agree that time will tell if he bends to what the mainstream wants. Now, he might have thought that covering Tennessee Whiskey was a tribute, or a way of introducing classic songs to a younger generation. 12:00 pm. I think this is a well balanced article addressing the criticisms coming from the hardcore country purist camp, some of which are completely over the top, unfair, or ridiculous in my opinion. Applejack Stapleton isnt the greatest country singer/musician/songwriter of all time,; its not his job. There is absolutely no financial benefit to what happened for anyone but Stapleton and his label. Catching up with this article very very late, but I was glad to see it because Stapletons mega success has been a bit of a mystery to me. 2:34 pm. glendel Just my 2 cents. November 11, 2015 @ Finally, it seems to me Hayes is suffering from what I like to call Avril Lavigne Syndrome. I dont give a damn what he looks like. Speeches Top 100 Trivia Video Pop Culture News The Body Of "The Black Dahlia" a.k.a. I for one was thrilled to see Chris walk away with all those awards the other night! Am I biased? I love the sound of this album just as I did his time with The SteelDrivers, Folks get far too concernted with labels these days and miss out on the sounds, I cant personally get behind a lot of todays hit country in much the same way I dont like too much straight ahead rock of late. George Jones Tribute at The Barnwood Bravo Theater / Kellies Homestead Restaurant on 2023-11-04 17:30:00 -0500. . Its not ideal, but its also not the antithesis of traditional country some are portraying it to be. What do I mean by that? November 13, 2015 @ I really appreciate that SCM can cover this phenomenon without going overboard in excitement and expectations, but also without being overly cynical. You have your whole life to prepare your first album and youre looking at a tough road when you only put out 2 singles off it and think you already need to reinvent yourself. Nancy Jones is an American actress and renowned for being the famous singer and songwriter George Jones' wife. To be able to go in there and cut all of these songs live is the reason Traveller resonated with so many people like it has. The Hillbilly Muslim Going to be around for a long time because he is talented , not because of Watch as Jones and his team . T-Shirt Hell going out of business? Angelo Buy their albums, buy their merch, go out and see their shows. He didnt seem to do as good of a job as Chris as developing and maintaining relationships in the industry. Jones - No One Is To Blame - Used Vinyl Record 45 - Z11803A . Traveller is so good and enjoyable that I will just ignore the bad songs. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ I wouldnt consider Stapleton a straight-up authentic country artist either. Lets face it, fire away, parachute, a bluesy Tennessee Whiskey and When the Stars Come Out are much more appealing to the mainstream than High Cost Of Living, Angel, or Between Jennings and Jones. Arthur Mensor 186 Comments, Not everybody is happy about all this mainstream success and good times being had by Chris Stapleton and his fans, and Im not talking about the apostles of Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett who got shafted last Wednesday night by Stapletons wins at the CMAs. He even said this in his speech. November 11, 2015 @ In light of his CMA awards and record sales, Im just trying to find the proper balance between overly high expectations and cynicism for what it means for the future of country music. Hayes is a very talented young manhe DOES write his songs..he DOES play the hell out of a band trailer full of instruments..but I dont imagine that substance seekers would change their minds about his music just because he traded his V-neck for an Uncle Jessie costume. (Sorry I just watched the Penguins beat the Canadiens so Ive got hockey on the brain) Jon Turteltaub. Also, even though Drink A Beer may not be great, its not particularly offense. It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. [6] The song peaked at number 10 on the Country Airplay chart, making it Stapleton's first single to reach the top 10. The popular mainstream singers like him, songwriters in the industry like him, etc.. Hes on pretty much good terms with everyone. nobody to blame george jones Provided by Universal Music Group. This was one of the very first things I noticed about him, having only very recently heard a song of his and knowing absolutely nothing else about him. How much is image and how much is substance? Basically, the assumptions out there were so pervasive and caustic, something had to be said. But consider a song like Luke Bryans Drink A Beer. First off, Stapleton didnt necessarily write this song specifically for Luke Bryan. Now that hes solidly in the mainstream, will he start to collaborate with other mainstream artists like Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line? It doesnt mean we should let our guard down, but it does mean things are changing. You have to have a variety and a great catalogue. 2:03 pm. Your email address will not be published. Country must stick to its roots to survive, but it always has to push itself as well, to continue to stay relevant. One concern is that Chris Stapletons success will lead to really bad stars reverting to music similar to Chris Stapletons to ride this new craze that has suddenly taken over country music. November 13, 2015 @ Many young adults (mid 20s and younger (even females)) areloving Traveler. First off, ya cant something that doesnt want to be saved. Some of these artists have paid more dues. There are quite a number of songwriters I find to be far more talented (Sturgill and Isbell included). November 11, 2015 @ I believe you would. I just want to hear good music and Traveler most definitely fits that bill. Thank you for spreading the word. Cool Lester Smooth And despite some bumps (and punches) in their relationship, Jennings and Jones remained friends until Waylon's death in 2002. November 11, 2015 @ Apparently Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt have been flirting a lot. Megan Conley A lot of big words and yet still cartoonish. Stapleton paid dues, and dont let anyone convince you otherwise. To all the haters who were glad to see us go and really thought I was closing do From conspiracy theories, to downright vitriol and venom for Stapleton, not everybody is on board, especially when you start talking about him in the context of a country music savior.. November 12, 2015 @ Makes me want to pack up my shit and head for another country. Christopher Alvin Stapleton[2] (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter . That said, above all else, all I ask for is AUTHENTICITY to the kind of music one performs. Whatta ya think? [2] " November 11, 2015 @ 11:26 am. If he has a competitive bone in his body, Im not seeing it. 2:34 pm. (Dolly Shine.check them out on ITunes. It was a rain delay and they were under one of them pole barn things- they had one at stagecoach also for the side stages. 1 Starting Over 4:00 2 Devil Always Made Me Think Twice 3:52 3 Cold 5:10 4 When I'm With You 3:44 5 Arkansas 2:58 6 Joy Of My Life 4:35 7 Hillbilly Blood 4:05 8 Maggie's Song 3:31 9 Whiskey Sunrise 3:22 10 Worry B Gone 3:16 11 Old Friends 4:02 12 Watch You Burn 4:03 13 You Should Probably Leave 3:33 14 Nashville, TN 3:36 Despite her behavior, he admits there is "nobody to blame" but himself for his situation. They are back and better than ever (because how could. Chris is a great musician, lyricist and artist. As far as Im concerned, Chris, Sturgill, and Isbell cant cut records fast enough. 10:55 am. Nadia Lockheart Education Chris is an alumnus of the Johnson Central High School. We all have different tastes. I went to see a band last night that I had never heard of for two reasons 1) my friend asked me to go and she likes indie country. Cool Lester Smooth But before we pull our own crossover into the singles section, there are a few more top-10 debuts on the albums chart: Now 56 at #4 with 58,000, the limp We Love Disney comp at #8 with 31,000, and Def Leppards Def Leppard at #10 with 30,000. Trigger But in terms of what I listen to purely for comedy, Threw It On the Ground, Jack Sparrow and Tonight, We're going to suck out own dicks. Im going to go listen to the record again and just enjoy the music. Tebe (Te imam) - Vesna Zornik & TangoApasionada: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) - U2: 38. November 11, 2015 @ Yeah he wrote songs for bro-country artists but its called having a job and getting paid. And its understandable these artists and their fans would be a little bitter about the Stapleton situation. Its just the passion is lacking, and I think he also needs to seek out collaborators in production who know how to elevate his potential in both veins rather than undermine them by paint-by-numbers approaches. Lol. 5:43 pm. Most of the folks working in the country music industry know a lot of the music is garbage. But are any of these truly terrible songs from a songwriting perspective, or do we just hate them more because of who sang them, and how they were produced? Hell, my wife loves Chriss music but she also really digs Lady Antebelllum. With a song like South Side, theres no excusing it. Some might even called it wait for it Americana. Anyways holds about 4,000. November 11, 2015 @ He is a country artist, playing country music. November 11, 2015 @ The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. 6:12 pm, Angelo The song, in its original version, can be found on his second studio album, Dream into Action, which was released in 1985.. November 12, 2015 @ His new album sucks, but it isnt because he traded his flannel and blue jeans for a suit and tie. Hermine Huntgeburth. Just spreading the truth to a world that likes to follow false hope. The songs and the voice.. November 11, 2015 @ 3:11 pm. "No One Is to Blame" is a song by British musician Howard Jones. Youre only deceiving yourself. Real Country Music ended with Alan Jackson. Hell no. By laying it all out, which is what I tried to do in this article, hopefully fans can make an informed decision about Stapleton, instead of knee-jerking to something they read on Facebook. Johnson's song is a melancholy expression of his spirit, as the blues style echoes the depths of his guilt and his struggle. November 11, 2015 @ 12:21 pm. 10:04 am. I am just curious about the future. RD, is that what the girls told you? 1:08 pm. He also is a very nice guy who has paid his dues. Charlie $89.00: 6:41 pm, he sucks ,gonna ruin country at its most popular peak in us history . Ive had the true blessing of hearing a large collection of demos hes cut as part of his publishing deal. Just listen to what you like. November 20, 2015 @ I would love for Chris to share the popularity. Theyve got the beards to do it too. FIRST THEY HAVE TO QUIT BUYING THAT SHIT THAT NASHVILLE PUTS OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS. I dont really look at him as a strictly traditional country music guy, though. Chris Stapleton still remains very much an anomaly, not an entire paradigm shift in country music. I, like yourself, fell in love with Stapleton through the Steeldrivers. 12:47 pm. 12:00 pm. After a cringy half-zoom-half in-person ceremony in 2021, the HFPA elected not to televise 2022 awards over its own many, many controversies. 11:54 am. Remember Real Country Music did maintain their topics and basic three chord melodies for 70 years and could continue if artists and songwriters would sing and write the simple easy to sing and remember songs those type of songs. hey, if BJ Barham is happy for him, then so am I. Austin Lee If all you do is buy their songs off iTunes, do it. I dont think they see Sam Hunt et al for the long term. Chris Stapletons music, to me, is a crowd-pleasing, refined mash-up of everything that Dave Cobb has produced in times past a little Sturgill, a little Isbell, a little Anderson East, and dont forget the Jamey Johnson! Granted, it is fair to criticize Stapleton for collaborating with Timberlake when the CMAs are supposed to be a country show. Alan is the only artist today putting out music with a melody and lyrics that embody what Real Country Music meant for 70 years. 4:37 pm. 10:11 am. January 24, 2016 @ The only thing I can add is that when I listen to him, I hear alot of Travis Tritt and maybe a small bit of Waylon. 2:25 pm. November 20, 2015 @ November 14, 2015 @ Then he sought out Cobb and here we are. He has proficiency, but not exactly passion. [4] See all 11 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. After binge drinking for a week, Jones woke up to Sepulvado confronting and ordering him to quit drinking. 2:51 pm. Of course I wont so I wait and wait for FGL to go the fuck away. She is termed as the super wife that helped George Jones recover from his bad habits. They look underground. November 11, 2015 @ Brilliant article! Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame (from the CD "Best Of") Linda Williams November 11, 2015 @ Stringbuzz Glen Campbell is another example. Why do you even care what the CMA does? That is one of the reasons I am so down on ZBB. Well, isnt that lovely. And the same problem surfaces with his songwriting. November 11, 2015 @ Even if Stapleton never paid dues and never struggled, he still put out an excellent album (with your help). So, if some music artist I dont know is tagged with the Americana label, theres a chance that I might like them.. OldRockr1 Well, Whitey was just named my Artist of the Year, so nobodys overlooking him here: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/saving-country-musics-2015-artist-of-the-year/, james I think it was a complete shock to Stapleton and his label. So, the reason that the girls didnt like me in high school wasnt because I was a football player, Swannanoa November 11, 2015 @ On the other hand, Jamey was more of an outsider. Again, I think Hayes has true talents, especially with musicianship and melodic composition. I hope he does. November 11, 2015 @ They have fallen off and need to be brought back into the spotlight. Chris Stapleton played the game. But thats Willies style. We dont need you in a made in USA country. November 11, 2015 @ 8:04 pm. He was previously married to Nancy Sepulveda, Tammy Wynette, Shirley Ann Corley and Dorothy Bonvillion. I dont have a problem with Joe Nichols putting out songs like Yeah, because he does it so that he can cut stuff like Billy Grahams Bible., Chris Gilmore As for performing with a pop star. 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November 11, 2015 @ Thanks for clarifying! Chris Stapleton Isnt Traditional Country That would result in a dimensional anomaly that would cause the catastrophic annihaltion of the entire universe! I understand exactly what youre saying. They thought this would be the red meat to keep the traditionalists and independent fans at bay. 4:19 pm. Sturgill Simpson could sing in circles around Stapleton. Hell duet with literally anyone, from Aerosmith to Snoop Dogg. Their job is to play music. CountryKnight He just released that album lol. James There is something in the country music ethos that cant help our brains latching onto the idea that at some point, some traditional country artist will come along and become a superstar without compromising and help turn the tide in country music. I just happen to think hes a really GOOD pop song writer, though. Mike Honcho November 13, 2015 @ Today the Opry shows are filled with few decent new Real Country Music singers who will never be around next month and dwindling old timers trying to maintain their songs, no thanks to Country radio who dont and wont support them at all. 12:06 pm. 5:12 pm. Its very easy to say this is good or that is bad but easier still for folks to find what they like , listen to that , and quit boring us all to tears with tripe like this. September 8, 2018 @ I feel like acknowledging that Hey, Chris Stapleton wrote a few songs that traditional fans may not like is actually a way to strengthen the argument for him being a genuine guy. My point is that I wonder how many people are listening to Chris Stapleton with their eyes. He might as well be picking up dog poop in his yard in the suburbs. [2] The song also became the first of his two #1 songs on the U.S. adult contemporary chart ("Everlasting Love" would top this chart in 1989). You might want to give it another listen. November 11, 2015 @ truth5 November 11, 2015 @ Ken Morton, Jr. November 12, 2015 @ Scottie Things dont have to fit in a box, Cool Lester Smooth Cody Johnson. 11:37 pm, Terminator Oh snap. But who exactly is declaring Chris Stapleton a country music savior? But hes damn close, and hes the one who actually broke through the system. Some are saying Stapletons wins were all a ploy to lure traditional country fans back in the fold, or otherwise anoint a new star that they can then turn into the next Luke Bryan. Anyone who suspects George Jones in any of this harassment or the arson is operating from a place of pure fantasy based in knowing approximately nothing about Jones. 11:51 am. 1:32 pm. And thats the exact opposite of what you claim to represent. This is just the tip of the iceberg. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ before you open your mouth STFU, classic stuff. I seen Chris and you at The Paramount Art Center, this past August. November 12, 2015 @ November 13, 2015 @ He was a sparing partner for the country music equivalent of boxers higher up the food chain for a long time, and when Nashville reluctantly gave him a shot, he knocked out the champ[s]. country music doesnt need a savior. Hell, I call that a win-win. About two years ago, I was tired of all the stuff being played on the Radio. They decided to write some songs together across the atlantic ocean by emailing ideas back and forth and have recorded a full album in a hotel Trigger Second, where the hell is Jamey freakin Johnson? November 11, 2015 @ Spread their names around. Next year it will be the same crappy people winning again. People said that same thing when George Strait won Entertainer of the Year from both the CMAs and ACMs in 2013/2014. November 11, 2015 @ Im not saying its right in any way. While Im at it, Ill mention that Dan Wilson is a guy I consider more of a pop song writer. Songs are the best way to live the moments or reminisce the memories and thus we at Wynk strive to enhance your listening experience by providing you with high-quality MP3 songs & lyrics to express your passion or to sing it out loud. That is why it is inherently unfair to EVER lump this distinction on anyone. Hes done them on radio tours some of the bigger cuts. In all honesty, I was expecting a little more from Chris, considering the outstanding and mind-blowing work hes done in the past. November 11, 2015 @ Whether he is considered a savior or not, I find Stapletons sound a refreshing relief from the current wave of what I call bubblegum country. "It's Nobody's Fault but Mine" or "Nobody's Fault but Mine" is a song first recorded by gospel . 2:56 pm. We all have to make a living, and the writers interpretation is always better, IMO. It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. So? I live one county over from Stapleton. But hell, keep making good albums and I dont think he is going to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. Thats why I root for Mo Pitney, hoping he can make it big too thanks to this new climate. No country artist was as dominant of an artistic and commercial force for a longer period of time than George Jones. Most of us have had shitty jobs. And his name on Music Row spread to every office. But, theres my opinion. Big Cat It was never my experience that the football players were the type of guys that had girls fawning all over them. 1s Til it Does written with Wade Bowen and Lee Thomas Miller I believe. Im probably a little more casual about the whole thing than many who come to website, but thats just me. The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. Basically, its taking a page out of hipsterism. Devil Anse 11:32 am. Plus, he has written plenty of hits for superstars. November 11, 2015 @ Im gonna have to check it out, though. Just because youre poor, you consider everything thats not indebted to Waylon fuckin watasha Jennings sissy pop, and you may or may not have a Hank3 skeleton tattoo on your back doesnt mean youre not a hipster. BUt I could link to hundreds of Facebook comments saying that very thing. Trigger Blame Jones Discography - Download Albums in Hi-Res - Qobuz Home > Blame Jones Blame Jones Listen on Qobuz See in the magazine Share Discography Sort and filter releases 0 64 album (s) Sorted by Bestseller 1 of 4 Acoustic Versions Blame Jones Pop - Released by Tristar Records on 28 Sep 2018 16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo Starting at 10.85 And that good ol boy system failed. dukes HOMETOWN Saratoga, TX, United States of America BORN September 12, 1931 Similar Artists Merle Haggard print. Traveler isnt as traditional and isnt as dark and gritty. People made wild-eyed assumptions that I was proclaiming Sturgill Simpson as the country music savior when I was doing nothing of the sort, even going out of their way to write entire articles about it, and the same thing is going on with Chris Stapleton. To want to keep everything small and dingy just so it stays familiar to you is no way to be a good neighbor, or a good fan. 3:40 pm. December 25, 2016 @ November 12, 2015 @ Is anybody knowledgeable really saying that? 2:56 pm, Thats the same thing Im sayin. nobody to blame george jones. 4:16 pm. Ive not seen anyone work harder in this business & only few work as hard. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ Its a victory for traditional country, for independent country, for alt-country and Americana, and for bluegrassall of which is embodied in the Chris Stapleton career and sound. Jones' 1985 song "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" pays tribute to his musical heroesHank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggardbut rest assured, if there's ever a country music Mount Rushmore, The Possum's mug will be on it. 2:00 pm. Meanwhile the industry saw they were teetering on a precipice and needed to highlight projects of substance, and decided to give Stapleton some nominations. Of course it is! November 12, 2015 @ 7:25 am. Made me laugh and be a better writer, Trigger 12:32 pm. He got into his vehicle and smashed it into a bridge. Im commenting on some of his fans. Trigger She is also recognized for her role in a romantic movie called Bollywood and Vines (2004). November 11, 2015 @ As Tompall Glaser once said, Damn it, the fight isnt in Austin and it isnt in Los Angeles. I was going to post a response this morning, but it was so littered with F bombs, I made myself walk away from the whole thing for 24 hours. Haha. Its because his song selections suck. Country music isnt a formula, it is a feeling, and Chris Stapleton delivers that feeling in bushel baskets. Lets enjoy these moments instead of fabricating reasons to believe theyre destined to be fleeting. Jeremy June 21, 2017 @ But him winning only means that they win too, because more listeners who only get their music from mainstream radio may now be more inclined to find and listen to their music. If they leverage playing bro country songs into being allowed to make the type of album they want to make, rather than something pumped out of the Nashville Machine, we should give them the benefit of the doubt, too. 1:18 pm. I PERFORMED, PLAYED AND PRODUCED C&W WHEN IT HAD A HEART. Oh and thats just where it begins. Call it what you will but not since Killin Time came out have I listened to an album all the way through as many times as I have, as I have with Traveller and Sturgills albums. All Im asking is for certain traditional country fans to pump the brakes a little bit before anointing Stapleton the most talented/end all/conqueror riding in on a white horse to save country music. 1:55 pm. 1. "It's 1776 in America again," Wood, an attorney and Trump ally who is currently representing Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who shot killed unarmed protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shouted with a. Think about how long it takes a person to become just average on the guitar and then wonder what level of perfection is required to play like a Stapleton, or Campbell, or Jerry Reed; the list is fairly long but the fact remains that as a percentage of those who call themselves active musicians, songwriters and vocalists, the list of those that hit it big is VERY short. What is my stance on traditional country music Brian Kingsley? 3:02 pm. Kale Oh, and he wrote or co-wrote virtually all the songs for the first two albums of the SteelDrivers. Band was called honey honey. But in the end, none of this matters. Or, something to go side-by-side WITH Metro-bro. Where you dont have to wait to hear or read the credits to know whos singing. 11:57 am. They arent listening to it, theyre listening to Chris Stapleton. Sounds youre the entitled type just because you live near him. 11:30 am. Joco Blake It Means Nothing 12:37 pm. I personally love steel guitars, banjos and fiddles. Ive seen him singing an old Ray Price song and wow, if there will ever be a country music savior, that should be him.