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This week’s question is from Nate who writes…
Dear Kix,
Why do you think that new country is kind of more like hip-hop? I like some of the songs, but personally, I prefer artists like Garth Brooks and Waylon Jennings. I’m just curious about your thoughts on the changing sound.
I listen to you every Saturday when I milk cows! Thanks for reading this and keep up the great show!
Signed,
Nate
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Kix’s Response:
Nate, I hear what you’re saying, but this conversation has been going on for years…
Ernest Tubb was booed for bringing drums to the Grand Ole Opry, and Buck Owens said they almost ran him out of town for cranking up that twangy Telecaster of his, and now Buck’s music is now considered classic.
It’s interesting you would mention Waylon, who as I’m sure you know, was one of the first outlaws, and even though he played in Buddy Holly’s band and was anything but traditional at the time, is now considered one of the old school guys – and don’t get me wrong – I love Waylon!
I guess the point is… time marches on, and so do the sounds and songs that influence the next generations. The litmus test is: Will this music stand the test of time? And, when we look back, what are the sounds and acts that we will remember?
I did a show with Luke Bryan years ago and we were jamming on three chords and seeing how many songs we could sing to those three chords and Luke started doing some raps with the music that I had never heard, but it was cool. At the time, I thought to myself “This guy is really country, but he really knows and loves whatever that is he’s doing.” Hey, if it’s real, let it eat. Country music fans with let you know if they dig it or not – you guys decide what is country and what isn’t.
Thanks again for your question, Nate.
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