Dick Clarks Country Awards?

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 24 May 2002 8:15 pm

I didn't watch the show, I don't have a tv, but I do know Jason, the producer on Reba's show, and he says she's a joy to work with. And that's something you don't hear very often now days.

Doyle Weigold · Post by **Doyle Weigold** » 25 May 2002 2:57 am

I agree with Smiley. Clark is doin' the same in Nashville that he did in Philadelphia 40 years ago. He's 90 percent of the reason Country Music is what it is today. My opinion only.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 25 May 2002 6:20 am

Chas Smith:
I'm glad to hear that there is someone else that doesn't have an "idiot box" in their home besides me. It's kind of humorous to hear the comments from people that stare at that thing for hours, surf the channels and then complain that there is nothing to watch! Just think of all the outstanding steel players we'd have today if they'd just throw out the boob tube and spend the time on their steel guitar.
Uff-Da!

Joe Miraglia · Post by **Joe Miraglia** » 25 May 2002 12:15 pm

One of Pete Drake's favorite pasttimes was watching television. I read an article one time that he even had one in the bathroom. Television is a lot like playing steel guitar--you can pick and choose what suits you and you can always turn it off. Some of us spend a lot of time on the computer instead of practicing. I remember a few years ago only being able to hear the Opry on the radio because it wasn't on television. Maybe that was better--we accepted the sound rather than what the people looked like. As far as the ACM Awards show it wasn't all that bad--seems like they were having fun OR isn't country music suppose to be fun? Joe

Tom Jordan · Post by **Tom Jordan** » 25 May 2002 12:49 pm

Maybe the ACM will re-evaluate... It's membership (including me), voted in a very rebelious manner by nominating and selecting;

Album of the year--"Oh Brother"

Song of the year--"Man of Constant Sorrow"

It speaks volumes that the membership would select a fictious band (although played by real, raw talanted musicians) for such an award. Many thanks to Alison Krouse and Union Station for their raw talant.

Just like the late 70's and early 80's when country went disco and every Conway song was a "humper", we rebelled and were rewarded for our efforts by the pure sounds of Ricky Skaggs, the Whites, etc. I think this latest round of awards has us heading back in that direction...Travis Tritt and Jerry Douglas's dobro are a good indication...I hope!

Oh ya, Conway Twitty is one of my heroes and IS country music...I just thought the "humpers" he was doing were below his talants.

Tom Jordan

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erik · Post by **erik** » 25 May 2002 9:48 pm

Erv, i've found that having cable can provide you with hours of worthless entertainment. But having standard reception cuts your viewing time by about 75%. Occasionally you find some prime nuggets like Globetrekker on PBS. That is my number one show. I like the music too. I plan on buying their CDs.

Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 26 May 2002 11:26 am

Dick Clark's been invloved with country music since the late 1960s, I really can't see how he alone can get some stick for the state of the show, it's jes showbiz.

I'm kind of curious as to what exactly everyone should dress as, maybe a nice flowery dress for the ladies and nudie suits for the guys?

It's an awards show, everyone's supposed to look over the top, sheesh. It's boring at best, give them something to look forward to.

Chris Robbins · Post by **Chris Robbins** » 27 May 2002 7:06 am

When Trick Pony beat out a talented group of young players like Nickel Creek it was time to change channels.

Joe Miraglia · Post by **Joe Miraglia** » 27 May 2002 3:46 pm

Imagine a letter to WSM: Dear WSM, I stayed up late last night listening to what you announced as country music. I never heard of Jimmy Rogers, Maybelle Carter, A.P. Carter, George D. Hay blowing an old steamboat whistle--why did you play them? Jimmy Thompson, David Macon, and Dr. Humphrey Bate and his Possum Hunters--these guys will never make it in country music! You should play the pioneers of country music--Marty Robbins, Buck Owens, Willie Nelson, Del Reeves, Jim Reeves (not too much steel there), George Jones, and that young good looking gal Dolly Parton. Oh well, maybe it wasn't last night...Joe

Perry Hansen · Post by **Perry Hansen** » 28 May 2002 10:38 am

What's a Dick Clark???

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 28 May 2002 1:47 pm

Joe M. that wasn't a dream they do play your aforementioned on WSM the only true all Country Station, well almost.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 29 May 2002 2:51 pm

I don't think you can blame it on Dick Clark. He's responsible for the show being televised. The members vote! Theresa

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 30 May 2002 1:45 pm

You people are too much,, after all the trouble, and expense those fine people went to,, where is the appreciation for fine intertainment,,ohhh,,What night was that show on ??
Wayne

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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 31 May 2002 7:04 am

I think the looks are the most important part of the award shows, thats what matters the most now adays. People only voted for that. Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Ronnie Milsap, Phil Vasser, Reba, Trick Pony, The Ole Brother Crew! I've missed some artists. It's all crappy!American people are stupid anyway, let's not watch or listen anymore. That's the ticket! Theresa

Jason Stillwell · Post by **Jason Stillwell** » 31 May 2002 10:14 am

I missed it; had church that night. I didn't tape any of it, 'cause I didn't know what time the Flux-man Jerry Douglas was gonna be on with special guest Travis Tritt.

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 3 Jun 2002 12:36 pm

When I first heard and saw Sarahlast year..I thought that she was a breath of fresh air..She was trying to keep it country/with a little Bluegrass Rock..ll..It didn't take long did it...She has also kept up with the ....something...and gone Hollywood..with band to match..It should stop now..Why are they Pretending to BE COUNTRY....It's More ROCK than Skinnerd, The Almond Boys.Grapefluid Dead..and Tucker Boys...and closing in on N'SINK and COOLand the Gang Bangers.
I liked a little Boogie Woogie Blues and Rockin'PNewmoia too when I was Clubin' and doing the Dancin' top40ish...but enough is enough....Let's get back to the crying in the bear..tumblin..tumbel Cool whiskey and cheatin' on you're boyfriend kind of stuff.. How can you play PSG to Get down MF.......etc..!!!!

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 3 Jun 2002 1:34 pm

<SMALL>Martina, Tim, and Kenny were a little closer, but, still, were a cent, or two negative</SMALL>

You can tell when somebody's only 1 or 2 cents flat?

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