A man has to eat. I get why he had to succumb to the Nashville songwriting machine to get his spurs in the door, but now that he has become a breakout star, theres no incentive for him to continue resorting to that. 11:57 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. CountryKnight Stapleton is the James Buster Douglas of country music today. He is a country artist, playing country music. And he did! Your email address will not be published. 4:37 pm. You guys need to stop sucking sellout Stapletons dick. All these guys everybody is talking about look retro. R Chop He also is a very nice guy who has paid his dues. 12:17 pm. Cody Johnson. Final warning. I dont think there will ever be a saviour , but real talent/country singers will make it to the top as a team. 6:44 pm, he sucks as a singer . GregN 2:52 pm. When you write songs as a songwriter, you want them to be recorded. In some respects, Chris Stapleton may not make the best country music savior if there will ever be such a thing. When people ask what I like I just tell em good music. Chris Stapleton had a JOB as a songwriter on music row to pay his freaking BILLS. November 11, 2015 @ Eric Church Drops a Doozy; New Peter Cooper Record Out Tomorrow; 2016 Ameripolitan Awards Nominees | Country California I ask people to check out stuff all the time so I might as well return the favor. james Its moments like Chris Stapletons wins where we dont need to rest on our laurels, but double the efforts explain the virtues of true country music. But hell, keep making good albums and I dont think he is going to worry about living paycheck to paycheck. George Jones Tribute at The Barnwood Bravo Theater / Kellies Homestead Restaurant on 2023-11-04 17:30:00 -0500. . Im going to go listen to the record again and just enjoy the music. Agree that time will tell if he bends to what the mainstream wants. So why are they going after Chris Stapleton like hes part of the problem? November 11, 2015 @ And Ill happily admit it. November 12, 2015 @ Hes no Slaid Cleaves, Robbie Fulks, or James McMurtry. June 26, 2019 @ For the airplay he got, anybody would write what he wrote. 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. Watch as Jones and his team . Balaclava-clad intruders broke into the cyclist's home in Ongar, Essex, on November 27, 2021 while he was asleep upstairs with his wife Peta and their three-year-old child, prosecutors said.. When you play devils advocate, which is what I tried to do in this article, it can sometimes come across like you believe in something youre actually speculative of. Stack that up against everyone else and it wont even show up on a graph. Nancy Jones is an American actress and renowned for being the famous singer and songwriter George Jones' wife. George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931) is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to . Trigger The way I see it is it cant do any more damage than has already been done by having Chris in the spotlight. November 13, 2015 @ Oh snap. There are quite a number of songwriters I find to be far more talented (Sturgill and Isbell included). Whoever wrote this article is the dumbest human being thats ever walked this earthI honest hope that you dont reproduce. Barbara Auer, Karin Baal, Ruth Hellberg. Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame (from the CD "Best Of") A lot wrong with that article. 1:04 pm. When I talked to Chris two years ago, he was very honest about his career and songwritinghe even admitted he Did plenty of much ally tribal thingsbut as a songwriter trying to make a living he knew he had to write for the current music culture and try to fit the ears of the listeners . 8:04 pm. 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. Wind Talker They missed out on some nice country music, though. As Tompall Glaser once said, Damn it, the fight isnt in Austin and it isnt in Los Angeles. Yeah he wrote songs for bro-country artists but its called having a job and getting paid. This constant drumbeat of purist/non-purist etc. Now, could he enact a change similar to what Randy Travis did, and usher in a new era with more traditional country music? Willie started out writing pop country for Patsy Cline. Also, I actually think he could make Crash and Burn a pretty cool song if he cut it himself. The first time I recall hearing him was listening to the Steel Drivers, then later I heard his version of Tennessee Whiskey on Pandora and it blew me away. 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. Im a big Parker Millsap fan. Stapleton doesn't deviate from what he does best: simple, honest story songs that lean heavy on his once-in-a-lifetime voice. Hes short haired with a goatee wearing New Balance shoes. 6:41 pm, he sucks ,gonna ruin country at its most popular peak in us history . Ive had a few friends and relatives ask me if knew his music (they have driven in my car so they kids of know my tastes). Saving country music is about the fans as much as it is the musicians. I used to hate Forever and Ever Amen by Randy Travis. Heres my real beef with Chris Stapleton and a lot of new artists. November 13, 2015 @ November 14, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ If you are in the position to keep your integrity and not worry about the dollar, I like those that stay true to their path. Once again, lets hold our horses. The song, in its original version, can be found on his second studio album, Dream into Action, which was released in 1985.. Its a shorter version maybe two minutes in total. He does do that and very well, but he also does other genres always has. November 11, 2015 @ Think Stapleton can be THAT kind of catalyst? November 13, 2015 @ Are these idiots gonna ever go after Merle? 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 11, 2015 @ George Jones Aliases George Jones and The Jones Boys George Jones & The Smoky Mountain Boys Hank Smith Thumper Jones Real name George Glenn Jones Born September 12, 1931 Died April 26, 2013 Country United States IPI 00015476295 66 works 00040703127 19 works Affiliation BMI Comments Country singer and songwriter Family Tammy Wynette Wife (1969-1975) Very fair article. They are so bad its unbelievable. It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. I wish they would, but I doubt country radio and profit only labels will ever allow it. it needs its fans to stop being stupid. The interesting thing about Ray Charles was that he actually cut multiple country albums, and had a number one album on the country charts with 1984s Friendship, produced by Billy Sherrill, which is where the song Seven Spanish Angels came from. That said, above all else, all I ask for is AUTHENTICITY to the kind of music one performs. Mr. . The coolest one to check out though is at boots and hearts festival last year. George Jones was born on September 12, 1931 in Saratoga, Texas, USA. I only played football until 9th grade and then played baseball and basketball in high school and baseball in college. November 11, 2015 @ Spread their names around. Seriously? November 11, 2015 @ Great point! January 24, 2016 @ Its so much pop that theyre fuming mad that Chris Stapleton is being called country. 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. And his name on Music Row spread to every office. Classically handsome and clean cut. November 11, 2015 @ However, when I really started digging deep into Stapletons songwriting catalog expecting to be able to populate a long list of songs Stapleton could be embarrassed for being a part of, I was sorely disappointed. Musically he is good. November 11, 2015 @ Charlie Go back and read the article Travis. Stapleton co-wrote the song with Barry Bales and Ronnie Bowman. However, the very specific way he was able to get himself a major label deal, and walk away from the 2015 CMA Awards with three trophies was by working the system as a songwriter. As a strong, dedicated member of the Music Row songwriting community, Stapleton has written songs for Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Thomas Rhettnot necessarily the resume you would expect from a country music savior.. Many young adults (mid 20s and younger (even females)) areloving Traveler. david hardy Some might even called it wait for it Americana. $20.59. January 17, 2016 @ Chris is I played my style of pedal steel guitar, as I did for Waylon, The Highwaymen, Sturgill (1st album), The upcoming Loretta album (unless the songs picked were from sessions I missed), etc.. Zach If I can forgive Jamey Johnson for honky tonk bawhatthefuck I can certainly move past any of Chriss transgressions. 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. An early review called the song "violent, tortured and abysmal shouts and groans and his inspired guitar playing in a primitive and frightening Negro religious song". I am not knocking Chris btw. Say it aint so! Real Country Music will be gone. And Im not padding in a puddle of effects to disguise one of the instruments that helped to define country music. 4:04 pm, I said in this article, and even bolded the type, Stapleton paid dues., Robby Turner Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame (1986, Vinyl) - Discogs Release [r510500] Copy Release Code Edit Release All Versions of this Release Data Correct Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Marketplace 80 For Sale from $0.37 Buy Vinyl Sell Vinyl Statistics Have: 433 Want: 14 Avg Rating:3.79 / 5 Ratings: 24 Last Sold:May 1, 2022 Lowest:$0.92 Median:$1.57 1:30 pm, Well if nothing else he has been great for the comment sections for the last few days, Kale It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. Robby Roberson As far as drawing country fans ire, she is jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. I personally love steel guitars, banjos and fiddles. Im gonna have to check it out, though. Chris Stapleton Isnt Traditional Country 11:51 am. Supreme and I mean exceptional guitarist, excellent vocal talent, and good 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. Just because he wrote some saccharine fluff for the publishing company doesnt mean that is a representation of who he is as an artist. Its a good song but not country. But who exactly is declaring Chris Stapleton a country music savior? November 11, 2015 @ Folks that are criticizing the rock/soul/blues side of Stapleton as a liability to his trad-country cred (not you, Nadia, just piggy-backing on your comment) seem to have completely forgot about Hank Williams, Jr and Travis Tritts entire careers. 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. He strikes me neither as suffering from egoism, nor narcissism disorder, nor entitlement attitudes. 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! 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. BEH Really? The tide is turning. November 11, 2015 @ It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. 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. Trigger one question has been eating at me since the CMAs. Charlie Not surprised you couldnt figure out how to comment since you couldnt read past the title and understand were on the same side. Youre free to try to change my mind, or try to get me to educate myself on newer artists. before you open your mouth STFU, classic stuff. the old george jones song whos gonna fill them shoes comes to mind ! 13 years in the writing, the tracks on Traveller possess choruses as effortlessly infectious as anything Stapleton has gifted to high profile clients like Adele and Luke Bryan but there's a fascinating desperation to the themes here. Alan is the only artist today putting out music with a melody and lyrics that embody what Real Country Music meant for 70 years. Life isnt like that. Country music isnt a formula, it is a feeling He had absolutely no intention to win awards with it. I have the utmost respect for people like him doing what it takes to put food on the table in the music biz. 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. I also seen the Time Jumpers, Chuck Meade, Sarah Gayle Meech, Matt Woods, Jimmy Stewart and Friends and finished my trip seeing Cory Brannan and Jason Isbell at a sold out show at the gorgeous Tivoli theatre in Chttanooga. A reader on the No Depression website once wrote that when he says likes Americana music, its like hes lying about something, but he doesnt know what. 11:18 am. Its unfortunate that an article like this is necessary, but I really had no other choice but to post it. He looks like he belongs in a stuffy white fraternity. Cool Lester Smooth November 11, 2015 @ If some of the current country superstars adjust their sound for a little more traditional appeal in some cases might have wanted to do that already, but needed leverage when going to their producers, handlers, and so forth- then that might be a good thing,too. Im probably a little more casual about the whole thing than many who come to website, but thats just me. As to whether hes authentically country, I really dont care. This article is the epitome of ignorance, Jeff Tappan 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. But simply put, these people are being very self-centered. 7:27 pm. Family (1) 12:21 pm. 9:13 pm. Ill have to check him out. April 12, 2018 @ His earliest influences were Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe, although the artistry of Hank. Great Band). Its not ideal, but its also not the antithesis of traditional country some are portraying it to be. (Dolly Shine.check them out on ITunes. Nobody is seeing the kinds of cumulative effects that social media is causing to the extent school districts are." Both cases were filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle, but they are based on state public nuisance law a broad, vaguely defined legal concept whose origins date back at least to 13th century England. 12:00 pm. November 12, 2015 @ 4:53 pm, Hee. Traveller is eyeing another week at #1 on the all-genre Billboard album chart and Nobody To Blame is raising fast at radio. 8:07 am. November 12, 2015 @ He Wrote Terrible Pop Country Songs for Bad Country Stars Frankly, I still think Anything Goes was a big mistake. Nobody does George Jones like Ron Crites. November 11, 2015 @ That never hurts. So for the sake of argument, fairness, and equal time, lets take an honest, devils advocate look at Chris Stapleton, and see if some of this criticism is worthy of wearing the luster off of his CMA wins, and his astounding commercial success subsequently. December 3, 2015 @ At this point Im unsure if everybody is messing with me or that everybody is so stuck in their world that they dont even realize the difference. Do you think that people dont pick up on your true motives. Hunter Hayes has so much potential, but settles for so little. Most of these folks, that arent mainstream, we get a first impression through their voice, not image. He has proficiency, but not exactly passion. Trigger He paid his dues already working with The Steeldrivers, and though he has co-written a handful of ghastly tracks for other artists, theyre definitely well outnumbered by deserving ones. 2:52 pm, Cool Lester Smooth November 11, 2015 @ Thats what screams COUNTRY to me. I apologize for sounding harsh. I dont know if hes the savior of country music or not, but personally, I dont think that one person (Sturgill) all by themselves saves anything. And despite some bumps (and punches) in their relationship, Jennings and Jones remained friends until Waylon's death in 2002. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ 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. No one can deny the emotion in Chris Stapletons voice, Sturgills voice, Isbells voice, etc. He had the puck on his stick in front of the net then just skated off the ice into oblivion. Ive had numerous 20 year old girls come up to me bragging about their new favorite country singer, Chris Stapleton. Yes, what may save them from becoming the next Nickelback is that fact that they at least seem aware enough of whats going on, or at least their handlers are and theyre listening. All they know to do is fight. No need to apologize Robby. Chris Stapleton is so right there in my wheelhouse. 2:25 pm. These guys dont get any tv time, so I usually hear something I love, then search them on YouTube. 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. Theres an audience out there for them, too. The songs and the voice.. 8:01 am. country music doesnt need a savior. Dammit, be happy, and lets celebrate. 2:15 pm. Theyve got the beards to do it too. ( he was affectionately known as the 5th beach boy). I had no idea what he looked like at that point (really until Trigger wrote a piece on him). I would love for Chris to share the popularity. Theyre definitely less country than most of his other stuff, and less so than pretty much anything on Traveller. November 11, 2015 @ The Terrible Threesome. Trigger Frankly, Im just flattered Robby Turner is reading my website. Thats my rebuttal against the He Wrote Terrible Pop Country Songs for Bad Country Stars, Ive not turned on the real radio dial in nearly ten fucking years because I chose not to and in doing so Ive avoided those songs and instead focused on the real thing. If you dont believe me, go read this: http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/country-music-isnt-in-need-of-a-savior-7764136. 12:37 pm. BUt I could link to hundreds of Facebook comments saying that very thing. January 24, 2016 @ Some of them did, but those were the ones who were also smooth and good-looking. He made money for himself and his family, while building connections that eventually let him release an album on his own terms. No one, no one, no one ever is to blame You can see the summit but you can't reach it It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain And you want her, and she wants you We want everyone And you want her and she wants you Oh and thats just where it begins. Im sure I speak for many readers when I say, we hope you get a chance. November 13, 2015 @ 8:34 pm. That was 25 years ago. Part of this concern stems from the fact that Stapletons big moment came while he was sharing the stage with Justin Timberlake on the CMAs. SteveG As far as Im concerned, Chris, Sturgill, and Isbell cant cut records fast enough. Trigger But not liking it doesnt equate to it not being country. And you havent written yet (that Ive seen) how Sturgills album was the influence/inspiration for Traveller. Does that completely absolve Stapleton of any criticism for writing songs with Thomas Rhett? Everyone has a right to good music, just like everyone has a right to good food and water. I do think he opened the door for others who are more of the strictly traditional country savior type guys that some are looking for. Is he the savior, is he a traitor, yada yada yada. Cool Lester Smooth That and YOLO are just great songs even if you took away the humorous elements. 11:34 am. They guys you are talking about are in the high school band, really like english class and are really good platonic friends with the girls that the football players bang. Dont know and dont care but what I do know is this guy has been sending chills up my spine with his soulful sound ever since I first heard the Steeldrivers. 4:16 pm. Anthony It became Stapleton's first top 10 single on the US Country Airplay chart. 12. Exactly! I mean, if youre a prolific songwriter, youre going to have some duds. Again, thats just my opinion. 2:37 pm. Is anybody knowledgeable really saying that? Alan is the only one who has been releasing musings with a real melody and lyrics that embody what Real Country Music meant for the last 70 years. 90% of what they write will never get cut. Hes a legend and has great tunes. Applejack Im commenting on some of his fans. Trigger 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 Smokey J. 3.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings. I, like yourself, fell in love with Stapleton through the Steeldrivers. November 11, 2015 @ 11:10 am. Offer something useful to the discussion, or go find a YouTube comment section to haunt. Are you for real or are your comments on these Chris Stapleton articles your idea of some kind of performance art? 11:57 am. Of course it is! Bill Goodman She then supported them on tour in the US and they quickly became close friends. I noticed you said there wasnt much steel on Traveller. Thomas Gottschalk, Billy Dee Williams, George Kennedy, Dom DeLuise. If anyone is listening to Stapleton with their eyes, theyre missing out. Not everyone has to like Stapletons music. Im not saying its right in any way. But consider a song like Luke Bryans Drink A Beer. First off, Stapleton didnt necessarily write this song specifically for Luke Bryan. 25 years of live performances have landed The Reckless in a diverse collection of honky-tonks, college parties, corporate events, tailgate and grand southern weddings from Florida to Texas. T-Shirt Hell going out of business? You have to also have a great team pushing your cuts to the artists. I think Stapletons best days in terms of quality have yet to come. It was far fr/overnight success, he worked his ass off touring, making radio stations all day & then wed play shows that night. Ive been back & forth w/many on everything from it aint country to whether I was sitting on a bail of hay when I played steel on it..I realize its useless to try to reason w/someone who searches for anything to complain about. Jack Williams Im not joking. What he looks like. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. The way some were portraying it, Stapleton never paid dues, wrote some songs for Luke Bryan, and then started pretending to be an Outlaw. November 12, 2015 @ Chris Stapleton will be a superstar within a year or two. 4:00 am. Sam Wayne 3:45 pm. Trigger Traveler is a great album, period. The good ol boy system that regularly rigs these awards always works to spread the love out among multiple artists on multiple labels. If you want to see country music be saved, get off the couch and go see a show. nobody to blame george jones May 25, 2022 She took down the photograph Of our wedding day Ripped it down the middle And threw my half away And I got nobody to blame but me I got nobody to blame but me She broke all my fishing rods Put my guns in hock Threw my clothes out in the yard And changed out all the locks And I got . 11:53 am. If he has a competitive bone in his body, Im not seeing it. No offence, but I dont really think you know what I mean lol. 5:52 pm. I cant trust a guy that doesnt like Willie Nelson. 12:47 pm. November 12, 2015 @ 11:14 am. November 13, 2015 @ 12:05 pm. And let me put it like this: for all his bro and metro songs that he put out, yeah sure the soccer mom and the people driving to high schools were probably the ones listening to them. Hermine Huntgeburth. This Bible-thumping style of traditionalism isnt helping preserve the traditions of country, its helping them slip through our fingers because it gives fuel to folks like Blake Shelton who say traditional country folks only want to listen to the exact same songs over and over and never want to move forward at all, because thats exactly what these hardcore traditionalists are condoning. Thats where the good or great stuff just may lie. Basically, the assumptions out there were so pervasive and caustic, something had to be said. July 10, 2018 @ Anthony November 11, 2015 @ . 12:52 am, Jeb Barry They struck gold in a climate that was looking for party songs and mindless entertainmentand seeing the reception that Stapleton got compared to their own, probably scares the shit out of them. 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. No, no it doesn't. 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