I banned Taylor Swift today

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by The Rick

Even as a 35-year-old man, I'm not ashamed to admit I'm a fan of hers. I heard the new song though and didn't necessarily like it. I can certainly see what you're saying about the pop thing.

In general though, I'm a fan. She's talented, genuine, humble, etc. She's a good role model for my daughters. She's self-made and not some record label creation, and I appreciate that she writes her own music.

All those qualities are pretty rare these days, so she gets a pass in my book.

She is a good role model, but talented she is not. Other than marketing herself.

[The Rick]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

She is a good role model, but talented she is not. Other than marketing herself.

I would buy that if she didn't write her own stuff. But she does, and earned $35 million last year (tops in the US) on the back of those songs she wrote.

[ChiefMojo]

Good for you as she is NOT country!!!! She has a few songs that could fall for country but as a whole she is 100 percent pop!

I really like Carrie Underwood but her new song isn't country either... But admit I do like that song.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

Good for you as she is NOT country!!!! She has a few songs that could fall for country but as a whole she is 100 percent pop!

I really like Carrie Underwood but her new song isn't country either... But admit I do like that song.

There are about 5 current artists that really do country music these days. If Taylor being a pop artist was the criteria we'd drop 90% of our playlist.

If you like country music then listen to Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Greg Bates, David Nail and some "oldies" like George Strait and Alan Jackson.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

There are about 5 current artists that really do country music these days. If Taylor being a pop artist was the criteria we'd drop 90% of our playlist.

If you like country music then listen to Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Greg Bates, David Nail and some "oldies" like George Strait and Alan Jackson.

Every decade of country music has had its tradtional artists, more pop sounding, and outlaw country. Country music has been changing from day one and it cracks me up when you here how country has changed to more pop sound when it has always been like that.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Every decade of country music has had its tradtional artists, more pop sounding, and outlaw country. Country music has been changing from day one and it cracks me up when you here how country has changed to more pop sound when it has always been like that.

Very true. Charlie Daniels and Hank Jr. were very rock based in their time.

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

There are about 5 current artists that really do country music these days. If Taylor being a pop artist was the criteria we'd drop 90% of our playlist.

If you like country music then listen to Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Greg Bates, David Nail and some "oldies" like George Strait and Alan Jackson.

Honest opinion, what's your thoughts on Will Hoge giving up and selling his songs off? I saw him a few times, once in Memphis and another here in KC and I thought he had good stuff going. Then a year later, I hear pne of his songs covered on the radio by The Eli Young band.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by SPchief

Honest opinion, what's your thoughts on Will Hoge giving up and selling his songs off? I saw him a few times, once in Memphis and another here in KC and I thought he had good stuff going. Then a year later, I hear pne of his songs covered on the radio by The Eli Young band.

He realized he isn't marketable enough as an artist so he decided on the next step... songwritting. I'd love to be a hit songpwriter. Will has a lot going for him.

[SPchief]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

He realized he isn't marketable enough as an artist so he decided on the next step... songwritting. I'd love to be a hit songpwriter. Will has a lot going for him.

That's a shame. IMO he put on a hell of a show both times I saw him. Played the crowd really well. Obviously he can write.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by SPchief

That's a shame. IMO he put on a hell of a show both times I saw him. Played the crowd really well. Obviously he can write.

This is no offense to him. Some people are meant for the stage and some are meant to be songwritters. I'd love to be a song writter.

edit... being a country star these days is about sex appeal, stage presence, ability to play and sing, deliver the song... of those who have that about 5% make it. It doesn't make the remaining 95% bad... just not as lucky.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

Good for you as she is NOT country!!!! She has a few songs that could fall for country but as a whole she is 100 percent pop!

I really like Carrie Underwood but her new song isn't country either... But admit I do like that song.

Which one?

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by listopencil

Which one?

Blown Away

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Blown Away

Underpants is easy to like. I think she is going to be around for a long time.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Underpants is easy to like. I think she is going to be around for a long time.

Underpants is a fantastic talent. Great voice. I hope she stops singing shitty songs.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Underpants is a fantastic talent. Great voice. I hope she stops singing shitty songs.

When I frist saw her on American Idol I told lil momma I thought she had the potential to be the top female recording artist of all time. Her song selection continues to deteriorate though. She needs to get a grip on that.