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. 1. What he looks like. I know Borschetta is always in the loop but the Stapleton Show seemed to come out of left field even though the show itself was billed with a different direction than recent years. Though, he is 5 9 in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 194lbs in Pound and 88kg in Kilograms. TRAVELER is a MASTERPIECE. 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 . 11:34 am. 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 . But before we pull our own crossover into the singles section, there are a few more top-10 debuts on the albums chart: Now 56 at #4 with 58,000, the limp We Love Disney comp at #8 with 31,000, and Def Leppards Def Leppard at #10 with 30,000. Bottom line is alot of people love Chris Stapleton. Ive had the true blessing of hearing a large collection of demos hes cut as part of his publishing deal. November 11, 2015 @ I really appreciate that SCM can cover this phenomenon without going overboard in excitement and expectations, but also without being overly cynical. Is Chris Stapleton some ideal specimen for every independent and traditional country fan to get behind? one_time I understand exactly what youre saying. Jones - No One Is To Blame - Used Vinyl Record 45 - Z11803A . I dont think there will ever be a saviour , but real talent/country singers will make it to the top as a team. There are a lot of artists whove been working very hard their entire lives to get recognized, and then seemingly overnight Chris Stapleton becomes a superstar after writing songs with Thomas Rhett and Luke Bryan. November 11, 2015 @ Stapleton isnt the greatest country singer/musician/songwriter of all time,; its not his job. 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. . Or Merle Haggard in the 60s, like Cool Lester said. 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 But a totally agree with you brent . Everything he has PERFORMED has been from the roots of country, blue grass, and the blues. Nobody To Blame chords -. Education Chris is an alumnus of the Johnson Central High School. Chris Stapleton played the game. One consistent thread Ive detected from the beginning of his discography to now is this: he has the chops when it comes to both musicianship as well as a knack at writing bright, crisp melodic compositions..but suffers from a lack of emotional investment as you said, as well as tonal redundancy. Florida Georgia line is too Country what Warrent was to Heavy Metal, the last gasp. That was 25 years ago. 3.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings. 3:12 pm. Have you seen Mo Pitney? 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. Great responses, I have not listened to Mo Pitney. Cody Johnson. The finished product was made available on Jones' 1986 LP, One to One. Robby Turner Some of the rock-ribbed traditionalists back in the day didnt accept his Hank Wilson country efforts, since he was known for other genres. His ex has kicked him out of the house and destroyed all of his belongings, often in sadistic fashion (dumping out his whiskey, breaking his fishing rods, burning his guitar in a bonfire, running his hot rod car into a pond and putting sugar in the gas tank of his lawnmower). Ive had numerous 20 year old girls come up to me bragging about their new favorite country singer, Chris Stapleton. Made me laugh and be a better writer, Trigger 7:38 pm. R & B. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ She is also recognized for her role in a romantic movie called Bollywood and Vines (2004). November 13, 2015 @ 1) Jameys breakthrough album was much more traditional country and less accepted by general public. This is a victory for so many folks beyond Chris Stapleton. Nancy Jones is 73 years old as of 2021. Only hit #58 I think, but I knew the song from him, not Timberlake. 12:59 pm. Some of those songs had been written for 5 years. Its amazing how parallel the stories of Jamey Johnson and Chris Stapleton are. 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 Because it underestimated the love and respect Stapleton had garnered in the industry as a songwriter. . Im commenting on some of his fans. Apparently Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt have been flirting a lot. I think Timberlake is exactly the same. It also makes labels and radio realize that there is more of a market out there for traditional country music in my opinion. November 11, 2015 @ A man has to eat. Anyone who suspects George Jones in any of this harassment or the arson is operating from a place of pure fantasy based in knowing approximately nothing about Jones. 1:18 pm. "Nobody to Blame" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ November 11, 2015 @ Of course I wont so I wait and wait for FGL to go the fuck away. He saw how Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, and many others started as songwriters, and then parlayed that into arena acts. Outlaws are tough, not pussies. Supreme and I mean exceptional guitarist, excellent vocal talent, and good writer. truth5 I have expressly gone out of my way to say he is NOT a savior, yet I have been specifically attacked for that very thing, and not just on Facebook, but in in-depth articles in major periodicals. November 11, 2015 @ What will his next record sound like? They thought this would be the red meat to keep the traditionalists and independent fans at bay. Rebound. Seriously? arguments tends to overlook the artistry and commitment required to even be mentioned in the same sentence as all of the artists in the article. Coop "No One Is to Blame" is a song by British musician Howard Jones. November 13, 2015 @ 2:32 pm. You have to have a variety and a great catalogue. 12:25 pm. Kendrick Lamar's verse is fire. 12:00 pm. Im sure I speak for many readers when I say, we hope you get a chance. They should not be recorded by anyone else; that would take away the magic. Charlie Things dont have to fit in a box, Cool Lester Smooth November 11, 2015 @ Drew It Means Nothing They never compromised or schmoozed with the wrong people. But even then, lumping such a distinction on any artist seems like an unfair load on their shoulders. For me, Americana is the successor term to Alt-Country, which I identify with the old No Depression print magazine. Ive absolutely loved Stapletons music since the first Steeldrivers album. Trigger Well, Americana friendly, at least. All these guys everybody is talking about look retro. Whether youre a country artist doing it the right way, or the fan of these such artists, Chris Stapletons success only bodes well for you. /. I live one county over from Stapleton. November 11, 2015 @ Anthony They have fallen off and need to be brought back into the spotlight. Specialized has announced that it is laying off 8% of its employees across the company. Relatedly, in the wake of burning down the CMAs, Justin Timberlake has submitted Drink You Away to country radio and may be plotting a crossover into the genre. I totally agree with youon this. Howard Jones Format: Audio CD. Listen to both and tell me what you think. Im not saying theres not enough, or its not there at all. BUt I could link to hundreds of Facebook comments saying that very thing. 12:32 pm. He amazes me with that voice that has the blues , country, and Country must stick to its roots to survive, but it always has to push itself as well, to continue to stay relevant. November 11, 2015 @ Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame (from the CD "Best Of") 8:56 pm. Well said, and point taken. 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 November 11, 2015 @ He did write songs for Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett, and he isnt straight-down-the-middle hardcore traditional country like Jamey Johnson, or even Sturgill Simpson. November 12, 2015 @ No, its not fair, and theres a strong contingent of artists and songwriters who are just as angry about all of the Stapelton love as many fans, and they probably have a right to be. Jackie Treehorn November 11, 2015 @ Trigger 7:27 pm. Half of Traveller is more informed by blues, soul and rock influences, if were being truthful here. I noticed you said there wasnt much steel on Traveller. However, I cant see Stapleton being the kind of person that will be spoiled by success. 2) Stapleton is better accepted in the industry than Jamey. Meanwhile, theres hundreds of other performers and songwriters out there doing it the right way. I havent listened to a whole lot of him but from what Ive heard he sounds more like a blues / R n B guy than a country singer. 4:49 pm. Jamey Johnson sang traditional country and he wrote crappy country songs in the past like Chris Stapleton is doing but they are keeping their traditional country among themselves. I think Stapletons best days in terms of quality have yet to come. When I heard The Traveler and discovered The Jompson Brothers I knew he was the real deal for me and by that I dont mean country or any other genre I mean label him what you will, Im in. couldnt the same thing be same about the people that released his bro country songs? 1:18 pm. Applejack Barbara Auer, Karin Baal, Ruth Hellberg. Sat - Nov 4, 2023 - 5:30pm EST. 3:45 pm. Agree that time will tell if he bends to what the mainstream wants. The second single from Traveller is full of steel guitar, fiddle and pain. Arthur Mensor BEH Well, Whitey was just named my Artist of the Year, so nobodys overlooking him here: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/saving-country-musics-2015-artist-of-the-year/, james His fashion choices have evolved significantly, but I dont allow that to influence my opinion of his music. T-Shirt Hell going out of business? Stapleton is exponentially better than nearly all the rest of the dog shit out there in the mainstream world but I feel like people are way to excited over this dude. They do not look like mainstream country singers. I cant see why these more traditional artists are bashing Stapleton. "Nobody to Blame" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. Holy shit talk about overthinking something. What is my stance on traditional country music Brian Kingsley? Hermine Huntgeburth. 8:01 am. EPISODE 113: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Now that George Santos has been tied financially to the cousin of a sanctioned Russian Oil Oligarch, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed he won't move to oust him, the Democrats have to run with the gift the Republicans have given them. November 11, 2015 @ 2:58 pm. He died on April 26, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Coop November 12, 2015 @ Hit Or Miss - Tom Jones Trouble Town - Jake Bugg 18. . 12:48 pm. Think Stapleton can be THAT kind of catalyst? November 11, 2015 @ Makes me want to pack up my shit and head for another country. 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. But he aint no Ernest Tubb nor Lefty nor Buck. 8:43 am. November 11, 2015 @ On August 18th, he released his latest single called "Neon Light" from his upcoming Bringing Back The Sun album. November 11, 2015 @ CountryKnight Are you fucking kidding me? I cant listen to Traveller and think it is anything other than a country album. Angelo Random Notes Everyone has a right to good music, just like everyone has a right to good food and water. Cool Lester Smooth 8:36 am. November 12, 2015 @ He does do that and very well, but he also does other genres always has. But still, to think Sturgill had an influence on ANYONE that led to a #1 album and 3 CMAs is a story of its own. November 12, 2015 @ Robby Turner November 11, 2015 @ 5:12 pm. Sturgill Simpson could sing in circles around Stapleton. The only thing I can add is that when I listen to him, I hear alot of Travis Tritt and maybe a small bit of Waylon. Anthony Bluegrass, country, roots, alt-country, and all the other sub genres all fit under the Americana banner for me but I also dont love it as a descriptor. Still others say, Hey, its an anomaly. 10:14 am. Chris Stapleton is a traitor. November 11, 2015 @ When talking about songs that are truly disappointments, and not just songs that someone may not like for some reason, I surprisingly only came up with five of them that fit squarely in this category. Chris Stapleton may not be traditional country, but TRAVELER is a FANTASTIC ALBUM, and I am HAPPY for him. And despite some bumps (and punches) in their relationship, Jennings and Jones remained friends until Waylon's death in 2002. Nancy Jones is an American actress and renowned for being the famous singer and songwriter George Jones' wife. [4] First off, ya cant something that doesnt want to be saved. November 12, 2015 @ Tyler Childers Greatest Story Ever Told (Live in New York), New Erin Enderlin Song White Wine Fever, Molly Tuttle Crooked Tree Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Channing Wilson Song Sunday Morning Blues, New Turnpike Troubadours Tour Date BOK Center, Tulsa, OK, April 1st, New Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Song Moonshine Run, New Iris Dement Song Workin on a World, The Case Against Chris Stapleton As Country Musics Savior, Eric Church Drops a Doozy; New Peter Cooper Record Out Tomorrow; 2016 Ameripolitan Awards Nominees | Country California, The Justin Bieber-One Direction Race Is Too Close To Call - Stereogum, Willie Nelson Is Paying Tribute To an Old Friend. Hope to be ahead. Lets all move on and shut up for once. Jack Williams I commend him for having a career in the business before, and Im not about to slam him now. Price . January 1, 2018 @ Although, honestly (or perhaps unfortunately) Willie has sung duets with artists with far less credibility, whether in the country music world or otherwise, than Ray Charles. May more Chris Stapletons emerge and restore Country Music to its Golden Days, the days of the Hag, Jennings, Nelson,Cash, Tillis, Price, Owens, Faaron Young, Carl Perkins, Dolly, Loretta, Reba, EmmyLou, Jesse, Clint Black, folks of that calibre. November 12, 2015 @ 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. November 11, 2015 @ November 12, 2015 @ November 12, 2015 @ Did Willie get bashed for collaborating with Ray Charles. Now, could he enact a change similar to what Randy Travis did, and usher in a new era with more traditional country music? One concern is that Chris Stapletons success will lead to really bad stars reverting to music similar to Chris Stapletons to ride this new craze that has suddenly taken over country music. He is a country artist, playing country music. Putting aside being a true musician and songwriter for greed and selling out is the worst IMO. He builds to other peoples specifications so that he can eventually be able to build to his..or to maintain. Now granted, if its news to you that Stapleton received a songwriting credit for these songs, you might be quite surprised and second-guess your Stapleton fandom yourself. Smokey J. Real country music encompasses both themes. However theres the forest, and then theres the trees. SteveG I dont really look at him as a strictly traditional country music guy, though. Thats what happened. The best artists have their own style that doesnt necessarily fit in a box. He just made the record he wanted to without compromise. The way I see it is it cant do any more damage than has already been done by having Chris in the spotlight. November 12, 2015 @ I guess I get it but I aint gonna hold my breath and it sure as hell aint enough to get me to start listening to the local country station again. 3:00 pm, Brendan He is with Mercury Records and they dont have the best track record when it comes to keeping critical favorites relevant(Jamey Johnson&Kacey Musgraves). Dylan Rimbaud I feel like he is wearing a Halloween costume country outlaw. Cool Lester Smooth Based on Triggers arguments and the comments here, plus Stapletons long track record as a songwriter (I hadnt how successful he was as a writer), Ill have to give him another listen. Watch the official music video for \"The Old Man No One Loves\" by George JonesListen to George Jones: https://GeorgeJones.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official George Jones YouTube channel: https://GeorgeJones.lnk.to/listenYDFollow George Jones: Facebook: https://GeorgeJones.lnk.to/followFISpotify: https://GeorgeJones.lnk.to/followSIChorus:The old man no one loves is what they call himThe tales he tells are taller than the skyThe old man no one loves could tell some big onesAnd everybody laugh's and say you know that old man lies.#GeorgeJones #TheOldManNoOneLoves #OfficialMusicVideos He wrote the song, then at some point Bryan put a hold on it as they call it in the business, and eventually decided to record it. But these names should prove Chris Stapleton can, has, and does write country songs of substance, many times recorded by traditional country artists and in an overwhelming fashion when considering his entire body of work. I say good for him. No need to apologize Robby. Jack Williams Classically handsome and clean cut. November 11, 2015 @ 11:59 am. If, and its a big IF, Chris Stapleton comes out with his next record and its more in the vein of Thomas Rhett, then there will be plenty of time to pummel him as the Benedict Arnold of country. Its a good song but not country. Robby Roberson I like Willie. He was previously married to Nancy Sepulveda, Tammy Wynette, Shirley Ann Corley and Dorothy Bonvillion. Well, isnt that lovely. 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. Ill answer that for myself. Howard Jones No One Is Blame/ The Chase PROMOTIONAL COPY 7" Vinyl Record 45rpm . Stapleton is the James Buster Douglas of country music today. And he told me the people who dont like will are people who cant write like him . If theyre good. And thats the exact opposite of what you claim to represent. Favorite song hes co- written recently for me is from Hold My Beer Vol. Until then, lets be happy theres signs country music is moving in the right direction. Ive seen him singing an old Ray Price song and wow, if there will ever be a country music savior, that should be him. November 13, 2015 @ A press release published on Wednesday revealed the Specialized layoffs would affect staff globally and . Thank heavens for an artist that doesnt make my ears and soul bleed. Trigger I feel like Im having to defend the opinions of other people. November 12, 2015 @ 1:59 pm, Chris Lewis "Louie" He is talented with his guitar playing and For those keeping score at home with your Insecure Elitist Country Music Fan Membership Kit, that makes Stapleton at least the third artist in a year (its getting more difficult to keep track) to be crowned the Musical Messiah by the vocal minority who hardly claim to give two craps about mainstream country music under normal circumstances. I used to hate Forever and Ever Amen by Randy Travis. Sure he could. George Jones Tribute at The Barnwood Bravo Theater / Kellies Homestead Restaurant on 2023-11-04 17:30:00 -0500. . A comment was basically made saying that the industry pulled the wool over our eyes, by having one of their own play the fake outlast law part, and we fell for it. I get how Stapleton is technically soulful (for lack of better words) in the same vein as Adam Levine or Bruno Mars, but he just doesnt have the grit or the guts of George Jones or Merle Haggard, and its like nails on a chalkboard whenever I hear anyone compare him to them. November 11, 2015 @ Smokey J. 4:04 pm, I said in this article, and even bolded the type, Stapleton paid dues., Robby Turner 2015 Nashville's one-man hit factory presses pause on the production line for a soulful solo debut. My only quibble with the content of the article is that, as Robby Turner stated above, I think theres plenty of great steel guitar throughout the record. He in no way looks like a main stream country singer. 11:57 am. Or I might. He was just the first parallel that came to mind. 11:30 am. 2:25 pm. We all have to make a living, and the writers interpretation is always better, IMO. November 11, 2015 @ George Jones - Nobody's Lonesome For Me. Jameys breakthrough album had darker, sadder, grittier lyrics and a more traditional sound. Being from Tennessee I did not know I thought that was a total given. CountryKnight . And his name on Music Row spread to every office. Thats what screams COUNTRY to me. 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. Blame game. He has written some songs that some traditional fans may not like. Ryan Dennis Ryans Smalley Oh Great, Now Everyone Will Be Making Traditional Country The point is that the songs are out there, he cant choose what others want to take. I agree. Nadia Lockheart Whoever wrote this article has to be an idiot. Much like Avril, Hayes latest release is his most puerile, with 21 easily being his most immature and empty-calorie song to date. Cool Lester Smooth But this was his biggest lapse of 1970 and, like Shirley Jones before her, Tammy Wynette observed a year of mostly-sober George following the birth of their child, Tamala Georgette Jones, on October 5th. I also think it needs to be emphasized that people are so conditioned to equating pop country to bad, fake autotuned shit that sucks as pop or country or whatever one wants to call the unholy hybrid that theyre quick to dismiss the possibility that theres good and bad pop, too. November 11, 2015 @ However, if Stapletons success leads to more artists like him him making it in the mainstream, then the overall appeal of country music is likely to narrow. Dammit, be happy, and lets celebrate. Trigger We all have different tastes. I think my problem is that he just isnt all that good. His recent cover of a Merle Haggard song was equally lackluster. There were definitely moments in his career when that was the case, when he was out on the road with the SteelDrivers and the Jompson Brothers paying dues. November 11, 2015 @ I apologize for sounding harsh. Summer Jam Some of them include artists whove been at this for a long time. 4:16 pm. I was just using Hunter Hayes as an example thats all. It was never my experience that the football players were the type of guys that had girls fawning all over them. November 12, 2015 @ Ive seen him live. If he has a competitive bone in his body, Im not seeing it. Ask Trigger how many unique views he gets on this site. What fun would that be? November 11, 2015 @ Meanwhile the industry saw they were teetering on a precipice and needed to highlight projects of substance, and decided to give Stapleton some nominations. Ron is a first-rate guitar picker who duplicates George Jones vocal style with uncanny accuracy. 11:54 am, ElectricOutcast Some of these artists are more traditional than Stapleton. Ive even been calling it traditional country. November 11, 2015 @ Your a poor judge of singing skill/ talent if you dont feel Stapletons voice, you are truly dead inside. Recording Engineer: Drew LongAssociated Performer, Drums, Percussion: Derek MixonAssociated Performer, Bass ( Vocal): J.T. January 24, 2016 @ March 31, 2016 @ I for one was thrilled to see Chris walk away with all those awards the other night! He shows up, puts on his tool belt, and builds what the client wants. dukes Frankly, Im just flattered Robby Turner is reading my website. Great point! Trig, Im not sure if you caught on to this, I havent seen you write about it and usually you will comment on effects like this, but FGL put off putting out their new music and decided to cut one more single off their album and it would seem to be a single aimed differently than their past ones on it besides Dirt obviously. Whatta ya think? I like Timberlake but that doesnt belong on country radio in my opinion. Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame 1986You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat You can dip your. Jones later teamed up with Phil Collins to re-record the track. Its a victory for traditional country, for independent country, for alt-country and Americana, and for bluegrassall of which is embodied in the Chris Stapleton career and sound. The CMAs Were Rigged. 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. Lets face it, fire away, parachute, a bluesy Tennessee Whiskey and When the Stars Come Out are much more appealing to the mainstream than High Cost Of Living, Angel, or Between Jennings and Jones. Thats for history to decide. Ive not seen anyone work harder in this business & only few work as hard. No one can deny the emotion in Chris Stapletons voice, Sturgills voice, Isbells voice, etc. Hes done them on radio tours some of the bigger cuts. Stapletons songwriting isnt so deep as to be inaccessible to the majority. Most of us have had shitty jobs. Low quality copycats. Cool Lester Smooth I dont know the future and it sure seems like Stapleton paid his musical dues. 12:47 pm. He has been a well paid song writer for only 15 years now so what in the hell do you expect. Same with, say, Easton Corbin. Im probably a little more casual about the whole thing than many who come to website, but thats just me. 1 Starting Over 4:00 2 Devil Always Made Me Think Twice 3:52 3 Cold 5:10 4 When I'm With You 3:44 5 Arkansas 2:58 6 Joy Of My Life 4:35 7 Hillbilly Blood 4:05 8 Maggie's Song 3:31 9 Whiskey Sunrise 3:22 10 Worry B Gone 3:16 11 Old Friends 4:02 12 Watch You Burn 4:03 13 You Should Probably Leave 3:33 14 Nashville, TN 3:36 November 11, 2015 @ Now granted, some of these names will still be polarizing to country purists. Not everyone has to like Stapletons music. 2:52 pm, Cool Lester Smooth To all the haters who were glad to see us go and really thought I was closing do 11:18 am. Oh and Waylons. 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. I feel like acknowledging that Hey, Chris Stapleton wrote a few songs that traditional fans may not like is actually a way to strengthen the argument for him being a genuine guy. Well, Chris Stapleton's age is 44 years old as of today's date 14th January 2023 having been born on 15 April 1978. And I got G nobody to blame but D me (Lick) I got G nobody to blame but D me (Lick) D She broke all my fishing rods, put my guns in hock D Threw my clothes out in the yard and changed out all the locks And I got G nobody to blame but m D e (Lick) G. D I got nobody to blame but me (Lick) Chorus: D I know right where I went wrong sbach66 November 12, 2015 @ 9:19 pm, he is a hell of a lot better then most of that new shit out there, awsomeguy I am one of countless George Jones fans, and I was seriously underwhelmed. Write songs to fit in different time periods and trends. No I dont mean like Isbell. 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. He shook hands and schmoozed with everyone. 2:37 pm. Months ago when Traveller started making the rounds it felt like an album written buy a songwriter who did it as a personal project. November 11, 2015 @ 10:15 am. And everyones going ga-ga over him in the traditional/Outlaw realm. Thats why I made the title of this article what it is, and went out of my way, yet again, to explain why calling Stapleton a savior is helpful to nobody. Scottie Willie started out writing pop country for Patsy Cline. You have to also have a great team pushing your cuts to the artists. RD, is that what the girls told you? Id just like to say thanks for your work, old & new. November 11, 2015 @ 10:09 am. Trigger George Jones, 'The Best of George Jones 1955-1967' (1991) What with the brawling and the drinking and the drunken lawnmower-riding and the Axl Rose-esque approach to concert etiquette (they. November 20, 2015 @ It just took a while for it to reveal itself as one. Travis Cole But he is still disheveled looking. Then I saw Don Schlitz play it at the Bluebird Cafe and instantly fell in love with the song. 09. They look underground. THERE ARE NO TRUE SAVIORS FOR COUNTRY & WESTERN MUSIC. What if his short hair was combed, clean shaven and wore what ever the brand of country clothes the bro boys wear? Your email address will not be published. Exactly! The song was released in November 2015 as the singer's third single overall. Also read the other articles on this site about Chris. [2] " Besides, if youre going to make a living as a songwriter, you gotta write songs that popular artists are actually going to cut. Specifically, I would like to see him collaborate with Jamey Johnson and Josh Turner. Now I did go a little crazy @the end of Might As Well Get Stoned & even then, the solo keeps going, keeps going, keeps going.. 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. Theyre so used to seeing things go wrong, theyre untrusting when anything goes right. Is he the savior, is he a traitor, yada yada yada. Now that hes solidly in the mainstream, will he start to collaborate with other mainstream artists like Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line? 11:54 am. " Nobody to Blame " is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. Jack Williams 2:10 pm. And Ill happily admit it. A Picture of Me Without You George Jones Transcribed by John King G C G Imagine a world where no music was playing G D then think of a church where nobody's praying G G7 C G if you've ever looked up at a sky with no blue G D G then you've seen a picture of me without you G C G Have you walked in a garden where nothing was growing G D or stood . On a much better note, I do love the steel guitar on Traveller Hahaha.. I havent ever faulted him much for the bro-country songs. 7:25 am. Im talking about died-in-the-wool, tried-and-true country fans who think weve all been had by a pop star posing in an Outlaws costume who is nothing more than a puppet of the industry. The CMTs were really good for the more mainstream leaning people to get exposed to artists like Chris. Hunter Hayes wrote every song and played every instrument on his DEBUT major label release but he gets no love around here. Recording Engineer: Sorrel BrigmanStudio Personnel, Asst. Despite her behavior, he admits there is "nobody to blame" but himself for his situation. He goes to work every day to provide for his family. 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. March 22, 2017 @ The next major move Chris Stapleton makes will be a big one. November 11, 2015 @ Hell, I call that a win-win. I, like yourself, fell in love with Stapleton through the Steeldrivers. Otherwise, its harmless. So you mean someone who looks like Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard did in the 60s? Arthur Mensor 11:28 am. The term bro with a beard was used as well. Charlie I dont fault him. Thats why I root for Mo Pitney, hoping he can make it big too thanks to this new climate. It is the biggest thing going right now. November 12, 2015 @ Or maybe The Band Perry flop and delay? I wouldnt consider Stapleton a straight-up authentic country artist either. 5:45 pm. Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Jamey Johnson, Jompson Brothers, Justin Timberlake, Sturgill Simpson, The Steeldrivers, Thomas Rhett. That being said, I wouldnt mind hearing Chris play those bro-country songs hes getting slammed for writing. Trigger 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. My comments arent really about Hunter or Chris for that matter but more about how most people perceive an artist based on their looks. That is how Country Music will be saved. "No One Is To Blame" lyrics Howard Jones Lyrics "No One Is To Blame" You can look at the menu but you just can't eat You can feel the cushions but you can't have a seat You can dip your foot in the pool but you can't have a swim You can feel the punishment but you can't commit the sin And you want her, and she wants you We want everyone Second, where the hell is Jamey freakin Johnson? December 25, 2016 @ A lot wrong with that article. Some of them are just downright better. Then he sought out Cobb and here we are. It doesnt mean we should let our guard down, but it does mean things are changing. Show Blake she can land a young one. 2:52 pm. November 11, 2015 @ 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. Those statements by Chase Rice kill me. Cool Lester Smooth Im not saying its right in any way. james 12:00 pm. "It's Nobody's Fault but Mine" or "Nobody's Fault but Mine" is a song first recorded by gospel . Actually read the story and get back with us. To want to keep everything small and dingy just so it stays familiar to you is no way to be a good neighbor, or a good fan. Ken Morton, Jr. He is a paid writer. November 11, 2015 @ 1:32 pm. 11:40 am. 5 2020 0 View 0 Comments. Granted, it is fair to criticize Stapleton for collaborating with Timberlake when the CMAs are supposed to be a country show. And as a country fan, if you prefer steel guitar and fiddle in your music, thats completely understandable. November 11, 2015 @ 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). Im interested to know. There were times he played small venues as a solo artist to virtually nobody. While Im at it, Ill mention that Dan Wilson is a guy I consider more of a pop song writer. Im gonna have to check it out, though. 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