Comments on: George Jones Hospitalized; Kenny Rogers is Hall of Fame’s Artist-in-Residence; New Albums From Alejandro Escovedo and Kenny Chesney in June http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june A Roots Music Publication Tue, 21 May 2013 19:40:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Jon http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22727 Jon Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:44:17 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22727 I went to the Earl Scruggs memorial program. It was - and I use the word advisedly - amazing. I went to the Earl Scruggs memorial program. It was – and I use the word advisedly – amazing.

]]> By: Rick http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22585 Rick Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:11:58 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22585 From WSM and The Nashville Scene: "Earl Scruggs, A Celebration of Life Gathering Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:00 p.m. CST Ryman Auditorium Event is open to the public, doors open at 1:00 p.m.. The service will be broadcast live on 650-AM WSM and WSM Online." I am so thankful this service is being broadcast live via WSM so I can tune in. The Ryman is the perfect place for a public farewell to Earl Scruggs. Hey Jon or Barry, are you planning on attending? Just wonderin'... From WSM and The Nashville Scene:

“Earl Scruggs, A Celebration of Life Gathering
Sunday, April 1, 2012
2:00 p.m. CST
Ryman Auditorium

Event is open to the public, doors open at 1:00 p.m.. The service will be broadcast live on 650-AM WSM and WSM Online.”

I am so thankful this service is being broadcast live via WSM so I can tune in. The Ryman is the perfect place for a public farewell to Earl Scruggs.
Hey Jon or Barry, are you planning on attending? Just wonderin’…

]]> By: Ben Foster http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22583 Ben Foster Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:08:19 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22583 When I first saw the title and artwork for the new Chesney album, I got the feeling that he was letting us know right away that we are to expect no significant artistic leap on this album, nor anything that would convert non-fans. When I first saw the title and artwork for the new Chesney album, I got the feeling that he was letting us know right away that we are to expect no significant artistic leap on this album, nor anything that would convert non-fans.

]]> By: Rick http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22577 Rick Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:20:15 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22577 Oh, I thought the new Kenny Cheesey album title was slated to be "Welcome to the Cesspool". Hmm... It seems that Justin Moore's favorite word in that interview aptly describes the way I feel about his music, ie it's sh*t... I saw The Atomic Duo perform at a Grand Ole Echo show and they are among the most blatant leftist libby-tards I've ever encountered! They should be doing a tour of "Occupy" encampments around the country to serenade kindred spirits. (lol) On the other hand the show was very entertaining and I hope they come back again! This time I'll be prepared in advance with some rotten eggs and tomatoes for when they start talking politics. Kudos to Bonnie Raitt for recognizing her songwriting limitations and focusing on her strengths. I'd much rather hear a great song sung well that was composed by other writers than a mediocre self-penned number. Obviously most self-proclaimed singer-songwriters do not agree with this position. By the way my Davy Jay Sparrow CD arrived it it was quite a letdown. Call me picky but I prefer vocalists and steel guitar playing that stay on pitch. I also tend to forget Texas based reviewers don't seem to mind singers that just don't sing very well. I rate the CD 3.5 Stars, 3 for the music (and cheesy production) and .5 star for trying to revitalize the sound of country music from the late 40's through the early 50's. Davy's heart is in the right place, but the execution is far from reaching critical mass to initiate a revival. Oh well... Oh, I thought the new Kenny Cheesey album title was slated to be “Welcome to the Cesspool”. Hmm…

It seems that Justin Moore’s favorite word in that interview aptly describes the way I feel about his music, ie it’s sh*t…

I saw The Atomic Duo perform at a Grand Ole Echo show and they are among the most blatant leftist libby-tards I’ve ever encountered! They should be doing a tour of “Occupy” encampments around the country to serenade kindred spirits. (lol) On the other hand the show was very entertaining and I hope they come back again! This time I’ll be prepared in advance with some rotten eggs and tomatoes for when they start talking politics.

Kudos to Bonnie Raitt for recognizing her songwriting limitations and focusing on her strengths. I’d much rather hear a great song sung well that was composed by other writers than a mediocre self-penned number. Obviously most self-proclaimed singer-songwriters do not agree with this position.

By the way my Davy Jay Sparrow CD arrived it it was quite a letdown. Call me picky but I prefer vocalists and steel guitar playing that stay on pitch. I also tend to forget Texas based reviewers don’t seem to mind singers that just don’t sing very well. I rate the CD 3.5 Stars, 3 for the music (and cheesy production) and .5 star for trying to revitalize the sound of country music from the late 40′s through the early 50′s. Davy’s heart is in the right place, but the execution is far from reaching critical mass to initiate a revival. Oh well…

]]> By: George Jones remains hospitalized « My Kind Of Country http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22552 George Jones remains hospitalized « My Kind Of Country Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:05:42 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22552 [...] reported yesterday at Engine 145 and elsewhere, George Jones was hospitalized on Thursday due to an upper respiratory infection. [...] [...] reported yesterday at Engine 145 and elsewhere, George Jones was hospitalized on Thursday due to an upper respiratory infection. [...]

]]> By: Jon http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22491 Jon Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:05:32 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22491 Well, I think we know now who's hiding behind that "luckyoldsun" pseudonym. Well, I think we know now who’s hiding behind that “luckyoldsun” pseudonym.

]]> By: luckyoldsun http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22472 luckyoldsun Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:12:27 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22472 "It’s true, the entire known universe of country music has been “blackballed’ except for those already inducted." No, just the entire universe of country artists who came on the scene before 1970 and had even a handful of No. 1 hits, and/or were huge stars for a sustained period (and have not been inducted). Far as I know, that entire universe convenes in Kenny Rogers' shower every morning. “It’s true, the entire known universe of country music has been “blackballed’ except for those already inducted.”

No, just the entire universe of country artists who came on the scene before 1970 and had even a handful of No. 1 hits, and/or were huge stars for a sustained period (and have not been inducted). Far as I know, that entire universe convenes in Kenny Rogers’ shower every morning.

]]> By: nm http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22457 nm Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:52:06 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22457 I gotta say ... I know who owns that pool now, and if the owner is running the "we get veto rights on Hall of Fame inductees" cabal then he is doing a piss-poor job of getting his own people chosen. I gotta say … I know who owns that pool now, and if the owner is running the “we get veto rights on Hall of Fame inductees” cabal then he is doing a piss-poor job of getting his own people chosen.

]]> By: Barry Mazor http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22453 Barry Mazor Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:57:29 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22453 It's true, the entire known universe of country music has been "blackballed' except for those already inducted. There are secret committee meetings to make it so, held beside Webb Pierce's one-time guitar shaped swimming pool, now filled with the tears of the overlooked, the committee being made up of certified graduates of the Music Row Magnet School for the Promulgation of Paranoia. It’s true, the entire known universe of country music has been “blackballed’ except for those already inducted. There are secret committee meetings to make it so, held beside Webb Pierce’s one-time guitar shaped swimming pool, now filled with the tears of the overlooked, the committee being made up of certified graduates of the Music Row Magnet School for the Promulgation of Paranoia.

]]> By: Saving Country Music http://www.engine145.com/george-jones-hospitalized-kenny-rogers-is-hall-of-fames-artist-in-residence-new-albums-from-alejandro-escovedo-and-kenny-chesney-in-june/#comment-22446 Saving Country Music Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:05:02 +0000 http://www.engine145.com/?p=19180#comment-22446 The Kenny Rogers residency does seem about perfect. Not sure if he was snubbed or black balled, but I had picked him to make it in this year. And he will soon I'm sure. The Kenny Rogers residency does seem about perfect. Not sure if he was snubbed or black balled, but I had picked him to make it in this year. And he will soon I’m sure.

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