http://www.thegobblersknob.com/2007/04/something-to-think-about-yall/ A Music Blog by Kelly Dearmore Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:33:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.thegobblersknob.com/2007/04/something-to-think-about-yall/comment-page-1/#comment-592 The Gobblers Knob Wed, 30 May 2007 03:53:29 +0000 http://thegobblersknob.com/2007/04/30/something-to-think-about-yall/#comment-592 [...] Corner has now featured 2 consecutive thoughtful, articulate, and sincere essays on not only the state of new Texas Music, but what draws all of us to it and makes this brand of music so special.  Much like [...] [...] Corner has now featured 2 consecutive thoughtful, articulate, and sincere essays on not only the state of new Texas Music, but what draws all of us to it and makes this brand of music so special.  Much like [...]

]]> http://www.thegobblersknob.com/2007/04/something-to-think-about-yall/comment-page-1/#comment-591 scott Tue, 01 May 2007 13:26:18 +0000 http://thegobblersknob.com/2007/04/30/something-to-think-about-yall/#comment-591 The newer"Texas Country" artists have Pat Green and Jack Ingram to thank for the door even being open for them as Robert Earl and others opened it for them. Nashville shouldn't be the enemy, it's apples and oranges to Texas. The enemy should be The Man, Posers, O'Douls drinkers and Urban Cowboys and the lyrics need to reflect the greatness of the region and its people and ways. These late comers to the scene need to bring their own voice to it not just retread from those who did it better and before them. The newer”Texas Country” artists have Pat Green and Jack Ingram to thank for the door even being open for them as Robert Earl and others opened it for them. Nashville shouldn’t be the enemy, it’s apples and oranges to Texas. The enemy should be The Man, Posers, O’Douls drinkers and Urban Cowboys and the lyrics need to reflect the greatness of the region and its people and ways. These late comers to the scene need to bring their own voice to it not just retread from those who did it better and before them.

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