Tag Archives: country music

Rap Music vs. Country Music, polar opposites

I’ve believed the following statement for more than a decade, but for some reason, I don’t think I’ve ever written about it. I’ll preface the idea with these two truths: I love music, all kinds. This is neither a slam for rap or country music, just an observation. OK, are you ready? Well first, ifContinue reading “Rap Music vs. Country Music, polar opposites”

Did The Bachelor jump the shark?

Just a quick Twitter check and I immediately realized I wasn’t the only one ticked off about the path the producers of this show decided to take in last night’s episode featuring a date with Peter and Victoria F. The lengths they’ll go through for drama/ratings/making a woman cry are limitless. So to quickly recap:Continue reading “Did The Bachelor jump the shark?”

CMA Awards: Bro-country vs. Bra-country

I can’t say whether the tides are changing in country music but if you use the recent CMA Awards as any sort of example of what country music is like today, you may notice who wasn’t there. Remember back in the early to mid-2010s when “bro-country” became a thing? Artists like Florida Georgia Line, JasonContinue reading “CMA Awards: Bro-country vs. Bra-country”

Jon Pardi “Heartache Medication” behind the video details

[also check out more info from Jon’s most recent video for “Ain’t Always the Cowboy”] Jon Pardi recently added a music video to a song his fans already love, and it’s getting quite the positive feedback on YouTube. Lots of Dwight Yoakam vibes being felt, George Strait comparisons, comments about Jon saving country, “real country”Continue reading “Jon Pardi “Heartache Medication” behind the video details”

The actress in Brett Young’s “Mercy” video

I’m pretty late to the game on this one because Brett’s video was released in March 2018. But! In case you didn’t know, the woman starring alongside Brett in “Mercy” is a seasoned actress named Tiffany Brouwer. You make recognize her from TV shows like “How I Met Your Mother,” or movies like The Help, butContinue reading “The actress in Brett Young’s “Mercy” video”