Who is your favourite "Country" singer/writer?

bonofnattic · 11-08-2001, 10:34 PM

U2 is indirectly responsible for all of the small-amount of country in my musical diet. Anyway, I'm listenin' to Steve Earle right now, & must say that "The Devil's Right Hand" is one of the coolest songs. I'm also a fan of Dwight Yoakam, Robbie Fulks, Hank Williams (Senior!), and Johnny Cash.

Anyone else like country? I mean, other than Faith Hill or George Straight..who are your faves?

U2Bama · 11-08-2001, 10:41 PM

Maybe Nanci Griffith; I like Alison Kraus a lot, but she doesn't write much of hers, if any. I like John Prine but he isn't really country.

bonofnattic · 11-08-2001, 10:44 PM

Are you REALLY from AL?

just kidding. I agree on Allison Kraus, she's great!

IvanClaytonJnr · 11-09-2001, 07:00 AM

DALTON BROTHERS

brettig · 11-09-2001, 07:03 AM

Johhny Cash...i guess you could classify some of Neil Young's stuff as country?

Popmartijn · 11-09-2001, 07:05 AM

Hello,

I have a weakness for Emmylou Harris. Granted, I only have her album Red Dirt Girl (still need to pick up Wrecking Ball), but man, what a voice! And what a lady!

Besides her I also wholy support Johnny Cash. He guested on a U2 song, he still writes/sings great songs/renditions and he has lyrics that makes the current gangsta rappers look like sissies

("I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die" is still a favourite of mine).

C ya!

Marty

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rejoicing fan · 11-09-2001, 08:42 AM

I love Gary Allan. He has such a wonderful, gutsy voice. He's not all that popular, though he has released four albums (all of which I have by the way!)

U2Bama · 11-09-2001, 08:56 AM

Yes, Bonofnattic, I am REALLY from ALabama, the same city (Birmingham) as Emmylou Harris, whom Paomartijn mentioned. Why is that surprising?

And, yes, Brettig, much Neil Young could be considered country; his OLD WAYS and SILVER AND GOLD albums are pretty much all country. Of course, he has done just about everything but rap and hip hop.

~U2Alabama

brettig · 11-09-2001, 09:46 AM

Ive only got 2 of his cd releases, Decade and Live Rust...but ill be sure to expand on that...

Johnny Swallow · 11-09-2001, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bonofnattic:
Who is your favourite "Country" singer/writer?

Any dead ones.

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Peaseblossom · 11-09-2001, 12:01 PM

Faith Hill, Garth Brooks

Gina Marie · 11-09-2001, 12:14 PM

Not a fan of country, but I do like that Lee Ann Womack song 'I Hope You Dance'

Corny, I know-but something about it really gets to me.

Salome · 11-09-2001, 05:53 PM

1. Gram Parsons
2. Johnny Cash
3. Lambchop (I think they're country)
4. Steve Earl (love his "The Mountain"-album)
5. The Jayhawks (they were country)

I probably should buy the new Buddy + July Miller album

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UnforgettableLemon · 11-09-2001, 09:35 PM

Willie, Johnny, Garth.

U2Bama · 11-09-2001, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Salome:
1. Gram Parsons

CRAP! I forgot about the Grievous Angel!

bonofnattic · 11-09-2001, 11:10 PM

Yeah...Gram Parsons...cool.

I'm a fan of Buddy & Julie Miller, also. I may buy their new album soon. Jimmie (Jimmy?) Rodgers anyone?

Did I mention Robbie Fulks? He's pretty kewl, also. Then there's that guy that sings, "Thunderstorms & Neon Signs"---don't remember his name, but that's pure Hank.

And, though I'm 32 & she's ___, Emmylou Harris makes me drool. Heavily.

Johnny Swallow · 11-10-2001, 12:19 AM

DID I MENTION THAT I HATE COUNTRY?

tiny dancer · 11-10-2001, 10:18 AM

EmmyLou Harris, I am not a big country music fan, but this one lady that I do like!!!

Crzy4Bono · 11-12-2001, 12:53 AM

I don't particularly care for country.
Which is funny, considering where I'm from.
But I do like Lucinda Williams... does she count?

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Salome · 11-12-2001, 11:10 AM

I'd say Lucinda Williams counts
how could I forget her?

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11-08-2001, 10:34 PM	#1
bonofnattic The Fly Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Memphis, TN, 38104 Posts: 226 Local Time: 09:46 PM	Who is your favourite "Country" singer/writer? U2 is indirectly responsible for all of the small-amount of country in my musical diet. Anyway, I'm listenin' to Steve Earle right now, & must say that "The Devil's Right Hand" is one of the coolest songs. I'm also a fan of Dwight Yoakam, Robbie Fulks, Hank Williams (Senior!), and Johnny Cash. Anyone else like country? I mean, other than Faith Hill or George Straight..who are your faves? __________________

11-08-2001, 10:41 PM	#2
U2Bama Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gulf Coast State of Mine Posts: 3,405 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Maybe Nanci Griffith; I like Alison Kraus a lot, but she doesn't write much of hers, if any. I like John Prine but he isn't really country. __________________

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Salome you are what you is Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22,066 Local Time: 11:46 PM	I'd say Lucinda Williams counts how could I forget her? ------------------ Salome Shake it, shake it, shake it __________________

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11-08-2001, 10:44 PM	#3
bonofnattic The Fly Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Memphis, TN, 38104 Posts: 226 Local Time: 09:46 PM	Are you REALLY from AL? just kidding. I agree on Allison Kraus, she's great!

11-09-2001, 07:00 AM	#4
IvanClaytonJnr Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: ZOO-STATES Posts: 629 Local Time: 09:46 PM	DALTON BROTHERS

11-09-2001, 07:03 AM	#5
brettig New Yorker Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: heehee, ask george Posts: 3,194 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Johhny Cash...i guess you could classify some of Neil Young's stuff as country?

11-09-2001, 07:05 AM	#6
Popmartijn Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 32,851 Local Time: 11:46 PM	Hello, I have a weakness for Emmylou Harris. Granted, I only have her album Red Dirt Girl (still need to pick up Wrecking Ball), but man, what a voice! And what a lady! Besides her I also wholy support Johnny Cash. He guested on a U2 song, he still writes/sings great songs/renditions and he has lyrics that makes the current gangsta rappers look like sissies ("I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die" is still a favourite of mine). C ya! Marty ------------------ People criticize me but I know it's not the end I try to kick the truth, not just to make friends Spearhead - People In Tha Middle

11-09-2001, 08:42 AM	#7
rejoicing fan The Fly Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 90 Local Time: 09:46 PM	I love Gary Allan. He has such a wonderful, gutsy voice. He's not all that popular, though he has released four albums (all of which I have by the way!)

11-09-2001, 08:56 AM	#8
U2Bama Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gulf Coast State of Mine Posts: 3,405 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Yes, Bonofnattic, I am REALLY from ALabama, the same city (Birmingham) as Emmylou Harris, whom Paomartijn mentioned. Why is that surprising? And, yes, Brettig, much Neil Young could be considered country; his OLD WAYS and SILVER AND GOLD albums are pretty much all country. Of course, he has done just about everything but rap and hip hop. ~U2Alabama

11-09-2001, 09:46 AM	#9
brettig New Yorker Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: heehee, ask george Posts: 3,194 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Ive only got 2 of his cd releases, Decade and Live Rust...but ill be sure to expand on that...

11-09-2001, 12:01 PM	#11
Peaseblossom War Child Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Laker Country Posts: 576 Local Time: 09:46 PM	Faith Hill, Garth Brooks

11-09-2001, 12:14 PM	#12
Gina Marie Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bruce's land of hope and dreams Posts: 5,404 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Not a fan of country, but I do like that Lee Ann Womack song 'I Hope You Dance' Corny, I know-but something about it really gets to me.

11-09-2001, 05:53 PM	#13
Salome you are what you is Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22,066 Local Time: 11:46 PM	1. Gram Parsons 2. Johnny Cash 3. Lambchop (I think they're country) 4. Steve Earl (love his "The Mountain"-album) 5. The Jayhawks (they were country) I probably should buy the new Buddy + July Miller album ------------------ Salome Shake it, shake it, shake it

11-09-2001, 09:35 PM	#14
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 04:46 PM	Willie, Johnny, Garth.

11-09-2001, 11:10 PM	#16
bonofnattic The Fly Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Memphis, TN, 38104 Posts: 226 Local Time: 09:46 PM	Yeah...Gram Parsons...cool. I'm a fan of Buddy & Julie Miller, also. I may buy their new album soon. Jimmie (Jimmy?) Rodgers anyone? Did I mention Robbie Fulks? He's pretty kewl, also. Then there's that guy that sings, "Thunderstorms & Neon Signs"---don't remember his name, but that's pure Hank. And, though I'm 32 & she's ___, Emmylou Harris makes me drool. Heavily.

11-10-2001, 12:19 AM	#17
Johnny Swallow Bad Daddy Johnny Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,925 Local Time: 04:46 PM	DID I MENTION THAT I HATE COUNTRY?

11-10-2001, 10:18 AM	#18
tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 96,451 Local Time: 09:46 PM	EmmyLou Harris, I am not a big country music fan, but this one lady that I do like!!!

11-12-2001, 12:53 AM	#19
Crzy4Bono Refugee Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: somewhere out there Posts: 1,319 Local Time: 04:46 PM	I don't particularly care for country. Which is funny, considering where I'm from. But I do like Lucinda Williams... does she count? ------------------ She's gonna dream up a world she wants to live in / She's gonna dream out loud. Visit my web page at www.u2page.com