Jon writes re the Kenny/Ann-1979, G*rth/Shania-1999 comparison:
It's not a bad comparison, especially if you look forward a little bit -
1979 was a low point, followed shortly by the Neo-Trads (Skaggs, early
McEntire, et.al.) - but it has its limits; "rules" is a pretty slippery
term. Murray and
Jim says:
I don't think that Wahl was comparing radio play (other people have had #1
records this past year, too, obviously) but was looking at in terms of
*sales*, which is what most of the articles I've read have focused on as
well; You have G*rth and Shania and then everyone else.
Ah,
Cheryl writes: Our second question is:
Where can I find Merle Haggard's tribute to Jimmie Rodgers?
I almost spit coffee through my nose on this one line. LOL!
Ya know this name thing has really got me bugged, especially cause I need
to name something centered around this"Big Tent" type of music
On another note, been reading some 'zines lately and found some
interesting
stuff. I recommend Modern Screen Country Music (Shania Twain centerfold
inside-I kid you not) for the column by Waylon Wahl that draws comparisons
to the country music scene of 20 years ago (ruled by Kenny Rogers and
