12:17 pm. She then supported them on tour in the US and they quickly became close friends. 8:53 am. Just spreading the truth to a world that likes to follow false hope. Meanwhile, thank you Alan Jackson for continuing on. Chris Stapleton will be the next Chris Stapleton, and thats all we should ask of him. I also really liked Avrils first album and totally agree that its been a backwards journey for her ever since (from what little Ive heard since). I never say I listen to Americana music, because that sounds somewhat contrived to me. Howard Jones No One Is Blame/ The Chase PROMOTIONAL COPY 7" Vinyl Record 45rpm . Until the End of the World. Ive seen him singing an old Ray Price song and wow, if there will ever be a country music savior, that should be him. However theres the forest, and then theres the trees. In the end, this is the underlying reason for all of the concerns addressed above. Alot of what is being put out , but there is something for everyone. Just because he wrote some saccharine fluff for the publishing company doesnt mean that is a representation of who he is as an artist. Hit Or Miss - Tom Jones Trouble Town - Jake Bugg 18. . 1:55 pm. I have despised pop country from birth. The Terrible Threesome. November 11, 2015 @ It has sold 423,000 copies in the US as of November 2016.[7]. He has written some songs that some traditional fans may not like. November 11, 2015 @ 3:53 pm. Im talking about looking like Luke Bryan or like Blake Shelton or any number of mainstream country radio stars. Made me laugh and be a better writer, Trigger /. July 2, 2019 @ 1:17 pm. One consistent thread Ive detected from the beginning of his discography to now is this: he has the chops when it comes to both musicianship as well as a knack at writing bright, crisp melodic compositions..but suffers from a lack of emotional investment as you said, as well as tonal redundancy. No worries Robby, I just wanted to make sure you knew were were on the same page. November 11, 2015 @ Barky And if you take Chris Stapletons career, split it down the middle, pull out the tweezers and start dissecting, youre going to find some unsavory stuff, at least if youre a traditional country fan. The accident bruised his lung and ruptured his liver, but it was also the turning point for the legend. November 20, 2015 @ Traditional and independent country fans have been so put under in the last half decade and beyond, a losers mentality has set in. Ive absolutely loved Stapletons music since the first Steeldrivers album. Trigger 11:53 am. Travis Cole it is also funny how the Eric Church conversations fit into this.. When the Stars Come Out and The Right Ones are his Stapleton collaborations that I know. Why are we not talking about Whitey Morgan at all? Hey, not all music is for everyone. Hell duet with literally anyone, from Aerosmith to Snoop Dogg. I can honestly say that I would still be a fan. Then I saw Don Schlitz play it at the Bluebird Cafe and instantly fell in love with the song. Thats what happened. Id just like to say thanks for your work, old & new. Applejack Say it aint so! They would see right through it. Jackie Treehorn Sponsored . All these guys everybody is talking about look retro. Im probably a little more casual about the whole thing than many who come to website, but thats just me. November 11, 2015 @ But in the end, none of this matters. And the same problem surfaces with his songwriting. What we need is Pokey.. Thats right Pokey. Some of those songs had been written for 5 years. Brian W. Roach While Im at it, Ill mention that Dan Wilson is a guy I consider more of a pop song writer. However, I fail to see how Traveller is even in the same conversation of songwriting caliber and quality as an album like Something More Than Free. Until then, lets be happy theres signs country music is moving in the right direction. Enjoyed myself a lot. Tebe (Te imam) - Vesna Zornik & TangoApasionada: The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) - U2: 38. Some of them did, but those were the ones who were also smooth and good-looking. Thank you for spreading the word. 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. They have fallen off and need to be brought back into the spotlight. truth5 They arent listening to it, theyre listening to Chris Stapleton. Trigger That was 25 years ago. the old george jones song whos gonna fill them shoes comes to mind ! Bigfoot is Real (AKA Progressive Fascist Rat) Oh and lets not forget the YEARS of work as a member to the wrecking crew in ( Dare I say it, CALIFORNIA) where he worked with tons of mainstream pop, soul, rock and that unsuccessful , rinky dink outfit known as the Beach Boys. However, I cant see Stapleton being the kind of person that will be spoiled by success. George Jones was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, USA. November 20, 2015 @ Though, he is 5 9 in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 194lbs in Pound and 88kg in Kilograms. The best artists have their own style that doesnt necessarily fit in a box. Undoubtedly horse trading, bloc voting, and other hijinks are behind many of the awards bestowed at the CMAs and ACMs, and a speculative eye should always be cast towards them. 9:12 pm. She is termed as the super wife that helped George Jones recover from his bad habits. Robby Turner Recording Engineer: Steve BlackmonStudio Personnel, Asst. 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. 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. I cant listen to Traveller and think it is anything other than a country album. If you want to see country music be saved, get off the couch and go see a show. Good music is infectious. The popular mainstream singers like him, songwriters in the industry like him, etc.. Hes on pretty much good terms with everyone. The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. $20.59. November 11, 2015 @ Chris Stapleton still remains very much an anomaly, not an entire paradigm shift in country music. There are quite a number of songwriters I find to be far more talented (Sturgill and Isbell included). Ive been calling Traveller country since day #1. 10:31 am. By the way, for anyone interested in hearing Stapleton perform straight down the middle traditional country, you might get a kick out of this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgdmSNgOcqk, Wind Talker You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You - James Arthur Cheating - John Newman: 43. . A Picture of Me Without You George Jones Transcribed by John King G C G Imagine a world where no music was playing G D then think of a church where nobody's praying G G7 C G if you've ever looked up at a sky with no blue G D G then you've seen a picture of me without you G C G Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing G D or stood . On a much better note, I do love the steel guitar on Traveller Hahaha.. November 11, 2015 @ June 21, 2017 @ [2] " Christopher Alvin Stapleton[2] (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter . He isnt really a dynamic performer though in terms of presentation and performance. Half of Traveller is more informed by blues, soul and rock influences, if were being truthful here. Can't believe I haven't seen "Iran So Far" yet. January 1, 2018 @ Also, even though Drink A Beer may not be great, its not particularly offense. And you havent written yet (that Ive seen) how Sturgills album was the influence/inspiration for Traveller. November 11, 2015 @ 1) Jameys breakthrough album was much more traditional country and less accepted by general public. Agree that time will tell if he bends to what the mainstream wants. I for one was thrilled to see Chris walk away with all those awards the other night! The industry sees the value of keep traditional country and its fans in the fold. I dont know what JTE is but I looked up the Patterson Hood and yes, he looks hipster but that is completely different than preppy. March 31, 2016 @ I feel like Im having to defend the opinions of other people. Ryan 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. The entire tagline is false. For the airplay he got, anybody would write what he wrote. They guys Im talking about play on the football team and have all the girls falling all over them. For every person I have seen saying Chris Stapleton is a country music savior, Ive seen 20 complaining about it, and then using that fact that some people are calling him a savior to tear his music apart. Is he the savior, is he a traitor, yada yada yada. Trigger November 12, 2015 @ Everything has completely changed. I would rather watch my 400lb boss wiggle his loose tooth with his tongue while farting Twinkle Twinkle Little Star then listen to Hunter Hayes. Stapleton co-wrote the song with Barry Bales and Ronnie Bowman. 1:04 pm. No offence, but I dont really think you know what I mean lol. 2:03 pm. They are feeling out a replacement for Metro-bro, IMHO. Just listen to what you like. Then A B it against how many people comment. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm. Rod and Inara met when Inara sang backup on Rod's band Idlewild's last record. I know, its crazy. If all you do is buy their songs off iTunes, do it. Well said, Trigger. November 12, 2015 @ Now granted, if its news to you that Stapleton received a songwriting credit for these songs, you might be quite surprised and second-guess your Stapleton fandom yourself. Stapletons wins expose the long-standing theory that the people on Music Row dont even like the music on the radio. On the surface, this criticism is true, and it is a criticism that has been levied against Stapleton by Saving Country Music commonly, as well as other critics and writers when taking into consideration the merits of Chris Stapleton the songwriter. Great point! At least enjoy all the gasping and spluttering coming from the fans of Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, etc. But to say that he is a pop songwriter that all of a sudden flipped a light switch when it came to his own music to fool everyone is an aberration of the facts when taking into consideration the full breadth of his songwriting work. 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November 11, 2015 @ November 12, 2015 @ My thoughts exactly, holy shit, Robby Turner is commenting on a site that I read/comment on regularly. Although he had disliked "He Stopped Loving Her Today" when it was first offered to him, Jones ultimately gave the song credit for reviving his flagging career, stating that "a four-decade. Florida Georgia Line is becoming a relic real fast. George & Tammy with Georgette The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. 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. BUt I could link to hundreds of Facebook comments saying that very thing. But hell, keep making good albums and I dont think he is going to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. I wouldnt consider Stapleton a straight-up authentic country artist either. He made money for himself and his family, while building connections that eventually let him release an album on his own terms. I bought it the day it was released. He looks like he belongs in a stuffy white fraternity. 8:04 pm. If you were sincere about your stance on traditional country music, you wouldnt even acknowledge their presence, or care what the popular opinion of country music is. Some of these artists are more traditional than Stapleton. I personally love steel guitars, banjos and fiddles. I only played football until 9th grade and then played baseball and basketball in high school and baseball in college. Exactly! He knew what he wanted, and he knew how he was going to get there. Its not ideal, but its also not the antithesis of traditional country some are portraying it to be. 4:53 pm, Hee. Tell me. 2:34 pm. Plus, he has written plenty of hits for superstars. Chris sounds like a blue-eyed soul singer trying too hard to be an outlaw, or vice-versa. Yeah, exactly. Chris Stapleton Isnt Traditional Country Everyone has a right to good music, just like everyone has a right to good food and water. Ugh! Why? November 11, 2015 @ Theres at least three more Travelers in the few dozen songs I was able to listen to. These same people wont get into That Lonesome Song. As for performing with a pop star. November 11, 2015 @ . Hell no. 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. His vocals are kinda bluesy. 11:40 am. 5:00 am. As the proprietor of a site called Saving Country Music, I can say the vast majority of people associating Stapleton with being a country music savior are the same exact people complaining that he shouldnt be regarded as one. I dont fault him. Musically he is good. Of course it is! Im a big Parker Millsap fan. 5:44 pm. Heres my real beef with Chris Stapleton and a lot of new artists. He just sat back quiet and receptive slim George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, godlike eyes fastened on him Carlson You ain't being kind to him keeping him alive Curley November 12, 2015 @ I agree. On the other hand, if Chris Stapleton was a clean cut young republican, Id still take him just as serious. He left RCA, but only to return to Music Row two albums later when he signed with Columbia to release Red Headed Stranger. The day after the CMAs, I specifically got challenged from people saying Chris Stapleton is not the next Randy Travis. Nobody will be the next Randy Travis, just like nobody will be the next Waylon Jennings. November 11, 2015 @ Storm Warning was actually a good song on its own merit, but it hasnt stood up particularly well because it sounds too similar in tone with Rascal Flatts, for instance. Or Merle Haggard in the 60s, like Cool Lester said. 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