When it comes to authentic, real...traditional country music George was ..and remains the real atricle.. No other country singer. past present or future will ever venture into his galaxy of vocal talent. He kept it traditional country even though it meant fewer record sales and not achieving 40 plus number 1 billboard hits. Thank you George for keeping it traditional country. ..listen to you ... and Real country every day.
I agree with some of what you say but you are off base for the most part. I am a huge fan of old George but, there are so many others that kept it pure. It's today's voices that truly hurt country music but you still have a few songs that are country. One, for instance is, "Try That In A Small Town" is so country they came up with a racist excuse to keep it from being played. The Steel Guitar and the fiddle were vital part of the music but they have been removed. Country use to speak to the soul, NOW, it gone to rap and rock. They can throw the word country in the songs but that don't make it so.
I miss the true country music that I listened to when I was a kid, growing up in a tobacco field. "Country" music today isn't even worth listening to anymore. There are a few that sound good, but there aren't many. God bless the boys who made the noise on 16th Avenue. RIP, George. We love and miss you.
I am glad that George Jones allowed Dierks Bentley to sing this song with him, as he is country music; just like Alan Jackson, George Straight, and all the other classic country singers. As for Blake Shelton saying that we don't want to listen to the country music that are grandparents grow up with; I have to disagree, as I love that old country music and I know that others do too.
cgraham6 Hi: I think that if George Jones (The Possum) sang with Dierks Bentley, then he must respect him. I know that Alan Jackson and George Strait respect him. Yes it would have been nice to see Alan Jackson, George Strait, or Randy Travis sing with him, but it did not happen and I think that these two did an amazing job. Love From George Jones (The Possum's) #1 Fan Linda Beaton Of Calgary.
When you really think about it, it may now be many grandparents who grew up on Elvis and the Beatles, and they still seem to be as popular as they ever were. And even Sinatra is still popular in some circles although all those who grew up with him are no doubt dead now.
Just because he hasn't been around for 40 years, doesn't mean he ain't country... Besides, if George let him sing with him then he's country enough for me.
For those of you who are complaining ..I can give you some practical advice... buy the records of the OLD COUNTRY MUSICIANS that you like.The music is money driven and if you don't buy the records of the OLD MUSICIANS the record company stop recording these artists..I am not talking about buying the old records from the bargain bin..I am talking about their latest releases.OLD COUNTRY MUSIC FANS ARE NOT CONSUMERS..young people are consumers.BABY BOOMERS HAVE POWER TO BUY AND CHANGE THINGS
You cant replace good old country music with the crap you hear on the radio today. It has no feeling, no meaning, and no place in my play list. Classic Country Music is King!
When I heard this, it almost brought me to tears. All George could really tell a story, I should know. I have over 100 songs of his on my iPhone, all I have to say is "God bless the possum".
The lyrics of traditional/original country music told a story. The lyrics of Murder on Music Row tell a true story. Most of the shit called "country music"for the past couple of decades begs the question ... Which country? It sure as hell isn't American country music.
I could not agree more, if it's alright with you, I'm definitely going to use that hand grenade comment. That's a pretty good description. Keep on preaching brother.
I love this song, and everything it represents. I like to consider my music tastes to be quite eclectic, but when I listen to country music, I want it to actually BE country music! I loved the George Strait/Alan Jackson version, and this one's just as good. Big ups to Dierks and Possum for doing this!
All of you are so right as to how traditional country music has gotten butchered beyond recognition. That is why we are so fortunate to have RUclips which is just about the only place you can find this music. George Jones was more or less ignored in the last twelve years or so of his life my mainstream so-called country radio as they considered him to be "too country" which has to be a bit like telling a baseball player he's too good a hitter.
Wooooo Dierks you have a lovely Voice this is the first time l heard your Voice woo well Down keep it up Thank you You both Sang lovely Awesome Voice...👍🌹🌷
I am a huge Dierks fan, but he should've released a song like "Tip it on Back" or "Breathe you In". Although with this new style of country a song like that isn't as bad as say a Lady Antebellum, Band Perry, Jerrod Nieman and even Keith Urban. Dierks shows quite a bit of traditional country influence in his music. Singers like him, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert, are the ones trying to preserve traditional country music but also trying to please the new listeners.
@greenltc96...this was recorded around 2006 and released on a "Songs of the Year" CD by Cracker Barrel Restaurants on their own in-house music label. I can't find it on their website, anymore, but it may still be available in individual Cracker Barrel Restaurants. Some Country artists have recorded whole CDs for Cracker Barrel, but they're only available in their stores or through the restaurant's website.
@@darlenemstrommer7687 have you seen the duet George and Alan done together the song was a good year for the Roses if you haven't seen it check it out you will love it
Dierks and Possum,I didn't know you boys recorded this song. The only people who I've heard singing that song are George Strait and Alan Jackson. They do so much better.
Can I get an AMEN! !?! Only recording artist in the 90’s was Dwight Yoakam, other than that it’s the old real country. They don’t make ‘em or sing ‘em like they use to. George, Johnny, Merle, Bob Wills, too many to name.
all good singers are Gone. I like Dirk's Bentley he don't get enough country credit today. he's got a good voice. today's country Dead. nothing like it use to be but I believe people like Dirkes Bentley Blake Shelton could bring it back they got good voices. but let's face it nobeats Elvis
There's a place for all of it, but "you're hot, I'm hot, we're in a truck" is getting old. It's ok to blend genres, but it's fucked up when George Jones is only given a minute on the ACM awards to make room for Michael fucking Bolton.
The comments by Wayne are very well said, but Blake Shelton was recently quoted as saying that today's folks don't want to listen to the music their grandmas and grandpas listened to. So go figure. But crossover county is nothing new. Think Patsy Cline, for example. And country-rock may have begun with the Everly Brothers.
Blake Shelton talks about the content of the songs. He's too stupid, or doesn't want to admit it, but all the singers sound just alike. Why? Because they use the same studio musicians and background singers. It's called "radio songs". They're spit and polished and they want them to all sound alike.
Great version! Yes, those rock and roll guitars are too noisy on today's country music. For example, there was a song a while back called Don't You Wanna Stay. Was it by Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson? The song itself is OK, but the guitar sound is so noisy that I can't keep on listening!
@CaptainDesiderio When I saw him for his up on the ridge tour, and I disagree. A solid third of the songs he played were old standbys. Jerry Reed, Waylon, etc. Granted half the people there had never heard the songs before, but still. He may not be a traditionalist, but he's no Jason Aldean.
Anyone have any thoughts on the significance of the song writers use of "Nobody saw them running from 16th avenue"? The Ryman Auditorium address is listed as 116 5th Avenue North......... or is there any significance to 16th Avenue
Lord I miss his concerts I miss them so bad I used to go to Every concert I don't think I ever missed a concert gashi is Goody's next to Conway Twitty those are two good singers I love both
why are people asking why Dierks is singing a 'country' song if he's not a country singer (i'd never heard of him before i heard this) that's sort of the point, if a non country singer sings a REAL country song then we should question why todays country singers CANT sing a real country song?????
In fact some of his later released critically acclaimed albums got virtually no airplay because by that time George Jones, along with many others, were considered "too country". Too country for country radio? Isn't this like telling a baseball player he can't play because he's too good a hitter? And, we can't leave the ladies out of this either. Think Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Jean Shepherd...well, you can guess where I'm going with this one. They wouldn't have a chance too.
Dierks Bentley would not be my first face of "Traditional Country Artists", which you would basically have to be to sing this song. Almost like a murderer singing against what he did just to make his name look better.
Great song for sure! Please take a minute to look at my tribute to four of the greatest Real Country Music singers of all time Merle, George, Conway and Johnny. "Country Music Died Today"
You should go listen to David Frizzell sing this song, holy cow you can feel the loss of real country music with the simpler arrangements and the crying pedal steel and twin fiddles. Also, prefer George STraigt and Alan Jackson to this version.
@CaptainDesiderio The Possum is apparently a fan of Dierks... Personally I think other than Alan Jackson and George Straight, Ronnie Dunn, Bradley Gaskin, and Dwight Yokham are the only other real country artists on the radio :(
And, if you're just as dissatisfied with " modern country music " as I am, go check out Dale Watson and Ameripolitan music. Dale's had a video out called " Jonesin' for Jones " . Take a look.
don't know what blue grass is??? REALLY??? The first song I ever learned on guitar was Blue Moon of Kentucky by Bill Monroe! Don't get me wrong, I think that he may "respect" the music, but I get frustrated with artists to make rock music and claim it's country, and then they go around saying how they respect their roots. It's like Waylon Jennings meets crack cocain to my ears. I am sorry but give me Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, or some Charlie Pride over any of the new guys!
If you don't like Jerrod Neiman, listen to "Old School New Again". You just might change your mind. Also, Keith Urban only puts out that socer mom bullshit bc that's what's selling. Believe me Keith's forgotten more about traditional country than any of the pop producers in nashville will ever know.
There's a difference in what the song is talking about and the use of drums in country music. It's real country music is much more subtle than "rock'n'roll" drums and guitars.
Todays “New Country” just blows. Can’t stomach any of it. Gimme me classics!
When it comes to authentic, real...traditional country music George was ..and remains the real atricle.. No other country singer. past present or future will ever venture into his galaxy of vocal talent. He kept it traditional country even though it meant fewer record sales and not achieving 40 plus number 1 billboard hits. Thank you George for keeping it traditional country. ..listen to you ... and Real country every day.
Marty Robbins. Ray Price.
Alan Jackson
I agree with some of what you say but you are off base for the most part. I am a huge fan of old George but, there are so many others that kept it pure. It's today's voices that truly hurt country music but you still have a few songs that are country. One, for instance is, "Try That In A Small Town" is so country they came up with a racist excuse to keep it from being played. The Steel Guitar and the fiddle were vital part of the music but they have been removed. Country use to speak to the soul, NOW, it gone to rap and rock. They can throw the word country in the songs but that don't make it so.
@darlenemstrommer7687 Alan ..one of my favorites. Glad he stood up for George at the CMA awards
@@lynhamilton4515 definitely!
George Jones was one of the best musicians we've been priviledged to listen to through out the years, he was the real deal...rip Possum:(
I miss the true country music that I listened to when I was a kid, growing up in a tobacco field. "Country" music today isn't even worth listening to anymore. There are a few that sound good, but there aren't many. God bless the boys who made the noise on 16th Avenue. RIP, George. We love and miss you.
Amen brother!
These young guys sing nice, and have good voices, now if they sang country music, all would be fine, as this recording shows.
Alan Jackson
Very True song. I just wish they could have left it alone. Country was fine the way it was. R.I.P George. Miss ya buddy.
I am glad that George Jones allowed Dierks Bentley to sing this song with him, as he is country music; just like Alan Jackson, George Straight, and all the other classic country singers. As for Blake Shelton saying that we don't want to listen to the country music that are grandparents grow up with; I have to disagree, as I love that old country music and I know that others do too.
It would have worked much better with George and someone like Randy Travis. They've worked together in the past and sounded great.
cgraham6 Hi: I think that if George Jones (The Possum) sang with Dierks Bentley, then he must respect him. I know that Alan Jackson and George Strait respect him. Yes it would have been nice to see Alan Jackson, George Strait, or Randy Travis sing with him, but it did not happen and I think that these two did an amazing job. Love From George Jones (The Possum's) #1 Fan Linda Beaton Of Calgary.
When you really think about it, it may now be many grandparents who grew up on Elvis and the Beatles, and they still seem to be as popular as they ever were. And even Sinatra is still popular in some circles although all those who grew up with him are no doubt dead now.
Amen sister, amen. Keep on preaching. The Gospel according to Jones.
Linda Beaton I love old school country music
Just because he hasn't been around for 40 years, doesn't mean he ain't country... Besides, if George let him sing with him then he's country enough for me.
For those of you who are complaining ..I can give you some practical advice...
buy the records of the OLD COUNTRY MUSICIANS that you like.The music is money driven and if you don't buy the records of the OLD MUSICIANS the record company stop recording these artists..I am not talking about buying the old records from the bargain bin..I am talking about their latest releases.OLD COUNTRY MUSIC FANS ARE NOT CONSUMERS..young people are consumers.BABY BOOMERS HAVE POWER TO BUY AND CHANGE THINGS
Old George could still bring it he must have been 75
You cant replace good old country music with the crap you hear on the radio today. It has no feeling, no meaning, and no place in my play list. Classic Country Music is King!
When I heard this, it almost brought me to tears. All George could really tell a story, I should know. I have over 100 songs of his on my iPhone, all I have to say is "God bless the possum".
Love me some George Jones!!
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Don't rock the jukebox I want to hear some Jones
The lyrics of traditional/original country music told a story. The lyrics of Murder on Music Row tell a true story. Most of the shit called "country music"for the past couple of decades begs the question ... Which country? It sure as hell isn't American country music.
I could not agree more, if it's alright with you, I'm definitely going to use that hand grenade comment. That's a pretty good description. Keep on preaching brother.
Charles Bentley changes
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I love this song, I also love the very end where George made the mistake of calling it "music, murder row" god bless GJ
I’d like to think it wasn’t a mistake. I’d like to think he did it on purpose. And as far as that goes, good on him.
I love this song, and everything it represents. I like to consider my music tastes to be quite eclectic, but when I listen to country music, I want it to actually BE country music! I loved the George Strait/Alan Jackson version, and this one's just as good. Big ups to Dierks and Possum for doing this!
Alan Jackson and Leeann Womack
gives me goose bumps .......good bass and steel guitar ....great harmony ....lots of feeling !!!!!! we have lost it all !!!
Twin fiddles and a steel guitar, don't need much more.
this is so good to hear the possem and dierks sing together great.
at least western swing is alive and well down in the Lone Star State. Love the chit chat between the two of them.
There's a difference in country and western swing. lol
God is God George is a high appointed Angel.
No kidding!!! It is very hard to listen to some of those new "artists" When I heard "Taylor Swift" claiming to be "Country", that sealed it for me!!!
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@@stefandieter7136 I'm fine. I sincerely hope you are doing well, too.
@@janejenkins7476 I'm going great, where do you live?
i miss real country music
Miss you George Jones & Conway Twitty! RIP my COUNTRY MUSIC "HERO'S. {:>(
2021 still listen and loving real country
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2023 as Alan Jackson Hank Willie
"like still doing time?" Yeah that's what it's about. This is a really good song and historical epic really.
All of you are so right as to how traditional country music has gotten butchered beyond recognition. That is why we are so fortunate to have RUclips which is just about the only place you can find this music. George Jones was more or less ignored in the last twelve years or so of his life my mainstream so-called country radio as they considered him to be "too country" which has to be a bit like telling a baseball player he's too good a hitter.
Alan Jackson
Let's Work Hard On Keeping Real Country Music Alive.
Yes sir.
Alan Jackson
That's why half the buildings on Music Row have a "FOR LEASE" sign in front of them. I guess the Legends are getting the last laugh!
Wooooo Dierks you have a lovely Voice this is the first time l heard your Voice woo well Down keep it up Thank you You both Sang lovely Awesome Voice...👍🌹🌷
Whose gonna fill his shoes?...
George cracked me up at the end. Hang tight possum !
woooo both Sang this Song awesome and Wonderful way l love to listen to it too...and the ending was lovely Sung.well done to you Both👍👍👍🌹🌷
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actually some country singers today sing about life stories and things they seen, dierks one of the very few today that are legit country singer
Getting in the occasional mention of a pickup truck and a dirt road is all you need to be considered country music these days.
Alan Jackson
Now this is true country love it
I am a huge Dierks fan, but he should've released a song like "Tip it on Back" or "Breathe you In". Although with this new style of country a song like that isn't as bad as say a Lady Antebellum, Band Perry, Jerrod Nieman and even Keith Urban. Dierks shows quite a bit of traditional country influence in his music. Singers like him, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert, are the ones trying to preserve traditional country music but also trying to please the new listeners.
Have you even LISTENED to Blake and Miranda lately?
@greenltc96...this was recorded around 2006 and released on a "Songs of the Year" CD by Cracker Barrel Restaurants on their own in-house music label. I can't find it on their website, anymore, but it may still be available in individual Cracker Barrel Restaurants. Some Country artists have recorded whole CDs for Cracker Barrel, but they're only available in their stores or through the restaurant's website.
R.I.P george jones .
I've always said it and I'll say it again George Jones could take the hurt out of your heart and sing it right back to you he was simply the best
Alan Jackson also
@@darlenemstrommer7687 have you seen the duet George and Alan done together the song was a good year for the Roses if you haven't seen it check it out you will love it
only found this today tnx 4 postin . no ones gonna send the possum home EVER from REAL country fans.
Good Old George,one of the best!
Never heard this version of this song, Defiently the best!
I never heard them sing before either but it's cool awesome
miss ol george and dont forget porter
A. Larry Cordle wrote this and (b) if possum didn't approve of Dierks, don't you think he would have said so?
Great job id love ❤️ to here Derks play this song with Alen jackson.they both sing it great!
to all you today country fans all i can say is GEORGE JONES IS GOD
I love it, sounds great!!
Dierks and Possum,I didn't know you boys recorded this song. The only people who I've heard singing that song are George Strait and Alan Jackson. They do so much better.
Alan Jackson and Leeann Womack
Great job derk
Can I get an AMEN! !?! Only recording artist in the 90’s was Dwight Yoakam, other than that it’s the old real country. They don’t make ‘em or sing ‘em like they use to. George, Johnny, Merle, Bob Wills, too many to name.
You are right Chris Adams!
Counrty music has rap in it already...yup! They really killed country music.. even in Toronto. ..everywhere....#@*&
How the heck do you know that song by George Strait and Alan Jackson? Tell me guys. Especially Dierks Bentley. R I p George.
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So true modern country is terrible bring back the good stuff
Great job
Couple years later: Dierks switches sides! (Just hear ‘Flatliner’!)
all good singers are Gone. I like Dirk's Bentley he don't get enough country credit today. he's got a good voice. today's country Dead. nothing like it use to be but I believe people like Dirkes Bentley Blake Shelton could bring it back they got good voices. but let's face it nobeats Elvis
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Alan Jackson
This is my theme song! Somebody please save 16th Ave.!!!
An awesome song. Great job guys!
There's a place for all of it, but "you're hot, I'm hot, we're in a truck" is getting old. It's ok to blend genres, but it's fucked up when George Jones is only given a minute on the ACM awards to make room for Michael fucking Bolton.
I enjoyed this version...
16th Avenue in Nashville is known as Music Row - along with 17th Ave and 18th Ave.
Dierks Bentley is more country than most singers in Nashville pal.
amen brother
So True!
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The comments by Wayne are very well said, but Blake Shelton was recently quoted as saying that today's folks don't want to listen to the music their grandmas and grandpas listened to. So go figure. But crossover county is nothing new. Think Patsy Cline, for example. And country-rock may have begun with the Everly Brothers.
Blake Shelton talks about the content of the songs. He's too stupid, or doesn't want to admit it, but all the singers sound just alike. Why? Because they use the same studio musicians and background singers. It's called "radio songs". They're spit and polished and they want them to all sound alike.
@@sixtiesmusiconly George Jones called it sameness . Quite sad really.
Music row, since the 90’s has always been looking for “the next” Barf, oops I mean Garth. Sad, sad, sad.
Great version! Yes, those rock and roll guitars are too noisy on today's country music. For example, there was a song a while back called Don't You Wanna Stay. Was it by Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson? The song itself is OK, but the guitar sound is so noisy that I can't keep on listening!
@CaptainDesiderio When I saw him for his up on the ridge tour, and I disagree. A solid third of the songs he played were old standbys. Jerry Reed, Waylon, etc. Granted half the people there had never heard the songs before, but still. He may not be a traditionalist, but he's no Jason Aldean.
Anyone have any thoughts on the significance of the song writers use of "Nobody saw them running from 16th avenue"? The Ryman Auditorium address is listed as 116 5th Avenue North......... or is there any significance to 16th Avenue
Direk Bentley singing Murder on Music Row is like Charles Manson singing I Saw the Light
He helped kill it too!!! He is guilty!!!
@FahadOrfali1993
He said "Dierks, would they really do that?"
Lord I miss his concerts I miss them so bad I used to go to Every concert I don't think I ever missed a concert gashi is Goody's next to Conway Twitty those are two good singers I love both
Shocking
How true
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Whoa ❤
why are people asking why Dierks is singing a 'country' song if he's not a country singer (i'd never heard of him before i heard this) that's sort of the point, if a non country singer sings a REAL country song then we should question why todays country singers CANT sing a real country song?????
The voice which i love this song is so great
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In fact some of his later released critically acclaimed albums got virtually no airplay because by that time George Jones, along with many others, were considered "too country". Too country for country radio? Isn't this like telling a baseball player he can't play because he's too good a hitter? And, we can't leave the ladies out of this either. Think Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Jean Shepherd...well, you can guess where I'm going with this one. They wouldn't have a chance too.
not to mention Hank Williams jr, Hank 3, Dale Watson, Sean Reafer, among others
perfect way to tell nashville
He singing in heaven with Tammy
Great Cover👏👏👏
If you have heard Dierk's new song "5150" you would know that he is guilty. Every time they play it I turn off the radio
Dierks Bentley would not be my first face of "Traditional Country Artists", which you would basically have to be to sing this song. Almost like a murderer singing against what he did just to make his name look better.
Having Deirks Bentley sing this song made rhw possum roll over in his grave!
He is in heaven singing with Tammy
Great song for sure! Please take a minute to look at my tribute to four of the greatest Real Country Music singers of all time Merle, George, Conway and Johnny. "Country Music Died Today"
+Dobro Reso Lover Country music hasn't died.
Wow
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By the way, I am also dedicated to exterminating "country rap." Dwight and George did it in the 80's, we CAN bring country back to its roots.
@laslos3 Country Rap has been around since the 1990's, Country Rap was influence by a genre called Talkin' Blues
Good point Jonathan martin.
wow thats soo true
Not a bad version of this song. I prefer the original version done by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time.
You should go listen to David Frizzell sing this song, holy cow you can feel the loss of real country music with the simpler arrangements and the crying pedal steel and twin fiddles.
Also, prefer George STraigt and Alan Jackson to this version.
Dierks Bentley is a hell of a lot better than the CRAP on the radio
@CaptainDesiderio The Possum is apparently a fan of Dierks... Personally I think other than Alan Jackson and George Straight, Ronnie Dunn, Bradley Gaskin, and Dwight Yokham are the only other real country artists on the radio :(
And, if you're just as dissatisfied with " modern country music " as I am, go check out Dale Watson and Ameripolitan music. Dale's had a video out called " Jonesin' for Jones " . Take a look.
Um Dierks Bentley is a new country singer?
It's Dierks Bentley.... not Direk,,,,show some respect
what did Mr.Jones say at 3:46 ???
Dierks would they really do that??
don't know what blue grass is??? REALLY??? The first song I ever learned on guitar was Blue Moon of Kentucky by Bill Monroe! Don't get me wrong, I think that he may "respect" the music, but I get frustrated with artists to make rock music and claim it's country, and then they go around saying how they respect their roots. It's like Waylon Jennings meets crack cocain to my ears. I am sorry but give me Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, or some Charlie Pride over any of the new guys!
16th ave is music row lol
It's Dierks. Let's get it right.
:@ Kevin Curtis... please stop being ignorant... Can we not even have a George Jones song without trolls.
If you don't like Jerrod Neiman, listen to "Old School New Again". You just might change your mind. Also, Keith Urban only puts out that socer mom bullshit bc that's what's selling. Believe me Keith's forgotten more about traditional country than any of the pop producers in nashville will ever know.
Don't I hear drums on this? Wonder if there is a rock-n-roll guitar.
Nobody's against drums. Mixed up in your face drowning out everything else is the issue.
There's a difference in what the song is talking about and the use of drums in country music. It's real country music is much more subtle than "rock'n'roll" drums and guitars.