Monday, September 29, 2008

The Opry

Alright, I'll admit it - I'm UBER behind on posts. There are so many things to complain about in country music - WHERE DO I START?!

Well, I've chosen to start with this.  Country Weekly has a new poll "Who should be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry"?  Here are the choices (I hope you're sitting down):
1.  Jason Aldean
2.  Joe Nichols
3.  Kelly Pickler

Ummm.  First of all, let me state that I love love love Joe Nichols.  Jennifer Jo and I even hung out with him at a "party" in LA one night and he was a super nice guy.  If he were voted in, I'd be alright with it.  His voice reflects all that I love about the pioneers and forefathers of this genre that I adore so much.  And sure, his songs may be a bit goofy and quirky but I love 'em.  

BUT JASON ALDEAN AND KELLY PICKLER?!?!  

I used to be all about Jason Aldean back when he first came out.  Simply because he is from Macon, GA - about an hour away from my home town of Atlanta.  BUT every SINGLE song sounds the SAME!  His voice is monotone and I just don't get the gimmick.  And country?!  I think NOT!

And Kelly Pickler???  She's sweet.  Sure.  But is she Opry material?  I don't think so.  At least not yet.  Personally, I think she's got potential but a LOT of ground to cover.  

It's just as if they'll let anyone in these days!  I don't get it!  

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