My 5 Favorite ACM Performances 2021

Country music seems to be getting back to it’s roots (after bro-country crashed the party in the mid-2010s and disappointed a lot of fans). Just looking at a sample of the performances last night in the 5 examples below, let’s be hopeful the days of hearing snap track pop country are soon to be over!Continue reading “My 5 Favorite ACM Performances 2021”

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”

Sugarland’s “Babe” video: Stars, cars, and… a jaguar?

Everyone knows by now that Taylor Swift had a heavy hand in the direction of Sugarland‘s new “Babe” video… she co-wrote the song (along with Train’s Pat Monahan), sings background, and plays a role in the video. But there’s more to it! Check out some fun stuff below. The cheating husband is Brandon Routh. TheContinue reading “Sugarland’s “Babe” video: Stars, cars, and… a jaguar?”

Pictures of Shania Twain Fall at the 2011 CMT Music Awards

Check out Carrie Underwood performing “How Great Thou Art” as compared to Elvis performing the same song. 9:30 it’s over, I’m gonna eat dessert now! Thanks for reading Jeff, Esther, Tracey and Dave. My true friends. 9:29 Kid Rock says he loves being a part of country music. Tosses back to Jason Aldean who playsContinue reading “Pictures of Shania Twain Fall at the 2011 CMT Music Awards”

We Almost Dated: My History with Miranda Lambert

You caught my eye from across the room. I’m almost sure you saw me, too. Time was frozen as I gazed your way. “Who’s that fine-looking man?” I’m almost sure I heard you say. Apparently you started singing But I’m almost sure I heard wedding bells ringing. My heart increased in rate Looking forward toContinue reading “We Almost Dated: My History with Miranda Lambert”