SYKO– uh, yeah buck is dead (for awhile now – I had the pleasure of meeting him in Bakersfield a few years back), but you can still check out his music..
Audrey – I know. 🙂 I grew up on country music. First time I ever saw a live concert was when Jim Reeves played a little bar in our podunk town (state capitol, still podunk) and my mom took me to see him, and he was so bemused with a little girl (I was maybe 8 or 9) coming to see him, that he kept dedicating his then-hit “Bimbo” to me, and sat with us between sets.
Also dead now. *sigh*
vdantev, everyone knows male pattern baldness is caused by too much testosterone. That’s why bald men are so sexy.
Whatsup, Ceilidh. I think the CMA’s have been around longer? That’d explain why he’s more stoked on them, if they’ve had more time to gain respect.
Hey Ceilidh!
You’ve only got to look at the CMA hall of fame line-up to understand why these awards are infinitely more prestigious than the ACM ones.
Never listened to KC before, quite a nice voice.
I just don’t like him. Don’t know why. Just one of those irrational dislikes.
Welcome, Ceilidh!
I don’t like him, either. As a fan of classic country music, I think he epitomizes the bland, watered-down sound that has taken over the genre.
Thank you Codzilla.Ditto. And what is with the ever present cowboy hat ? Even real cowboys remove their hats on occasion.
Exactly, Codzilla. He even looks bland and watered down. Where are the Waylons, Haggards, Jones and Willies these days?
My favorite country singer EVER is a Canadian, Ian Tyson. LOVE LOVE LOVE him.
Steve Earle. Doesn’t get any better. 8)
you’re listening to “Galway Girl” aren’t you geronimo? – go on, admit it 😆 😆
And welcome Ceilidh – do we have a Scottish blogger fond of a dance in our midst? 😀
And how brilliant is that, M! I’ve seen him live a couple of times, the business or what! Yep, I like my country raw and unadorned. 8)
all you guys need to check out BUCK OWENS! He is unreal
Unreal but unfortunately dead. Not touring these days. But yeah, I like the old ones myself. Ever hear of Faron Young? Check him out on YouTube.
(Also dead).
Geronimo! Steve Earle is my FAVORITE musician of all time. I thought we were a dying breed …
Ps: Dwight Yoakam (one of the few great current artists) released an album of Buck covers, if anyone’s interested.
Syko, haven’t heard Ian or Faron, but will check out pronto.
Codzilla, he’s huge here, has been since the late 90s, and in Ireland. The real deal, sets the standard for me. I knew I’d be in good company! 8)
Syko, you an Earl Scruggs fan? Doc Watson? Ricky Skaggs?
Not really, Geronimo. I know who they are but they’re a little more bluegrassy than I really like. I’m more of a honky tonk sound fan.
Gotcha. 😛
Why did he and Renee break up? Does anyone know..I know that no one cares but I am curious.
SYKO– uh, yeah buck is dead (for awhile now – I had the pleasure of meeting him in Bakersfield a few years back), but you can still check out his music..
Ceilidh, welcome 😀
Codzilla, I’m a Dwight Yoakam fan also.
Tim McGraw too.
This is so exciting for me. Nobody around here likes good country music, so I’m always surprised when I find kindred spirits.
Is there any male country singer who ISN’T going bald?
Audrey – I know. 🙂 I grew up on country music. First time I ever saw a live concert was when Jim Reeves played a little bar in our podunk town (state capitol, still podunk) and my mom took me to see him, and he was so bemused with a little girl (I was maybe 8 or 9) coming to see him, that he kept dedicating his then-hit “Bimbo” to me, and sat with us between sets.
Also dead now. *sigh*
vdantev, everyone knows male pattern baldness is caused by too much testosterone. That’s why bald men are so sexy.
Yeah, those recessive genetic traits that can lead to cancer and bone disease can really turn a girl’s head, Syko. Makes my heart go all fluttery.
I’ll still take the testosterone-laden alphas, whatever the risk.