10:46 am. 1:22 pm. With some tactics theyd rather not mention This week there have been several rather entertaining news articles about T-Swift getting slammed on social media for not showing up for last weekends Womens March. People are complex and dont all fit into neat little boxes. I think I will get Jon Stewarts quote tattooed on my forehead. Cats already out of the bag on this one. I do my research on companies that I buy products from and would like to be able to do the same when spending money on music, books and movies. cookielawinfo-checkbox-others. Ron Jeremy Found Not Competent to Stand Trial in Serial Rape Case When Saving Country Music interviewed the Senior Editor Beville Dunkerley before the launch of the site, she assured, As far as government politics, hell no! They make a misjudgment, however. Ive always said celebrities,singers and whoever else have the freedom of speech to say whatever political opinion they want. Jacob Music is one of the strongest weapons out there that, when used correctly, can result in a person thinking about something in a way that they hadnt before. Willie, Dolly, Merle, Loretta, Chris, Dale . I cant imagine a Whitey Morgan fan being interested in Luke Bryans new song, the same way I cant imagine a Luke Bryan fan caring about Whitey Morgan. Its like my fifth record.. Cheers. Its worth quoting at length here. I know a lot of the independent artists have been doing this and they deserve credit for this, but Country radio once wasnt afraid to explore what was going on in the Country. Others might not be politically active at all, especially now that the environment has become so toxic, many people are just tuning out. Harley Davidson Homecoming at Veterans Park, Coastal Credit Union Music Park w/ Eric Church, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre w/ Eric Church. Contents 1 Early life hated Trump more than the Left did. I understand that in certain types of music, especially folk and reggae, politics plays an integral part. Trigger I know that these stories bring in more readers but I hope that this is something you will consider in the future. Influenced by Metallica and particularly Panteras Southern-fried grooves, they recorded songs such as Hell Razor and Kill Me Again. That band didnt last, but the experience cemented Jinks decidedly downcast, anti-mainstream stance in the present. You either support the wall, or you dont (& the way things work not caring is implicit support), you call the president out for lying, or you dont, you support defunding sanctuary cities, or you dont, you support refunding w/o a replacement plan the affordable care act, or you dont. hahhahahaha.. theyre still here and still crying, and no Im not a Republican or Bush supporter and my vote is still out on Trump, but, hell not be any worse than the artist Hillary (piss poor actress) who finds those who disagree with her views as deplorable. With time, he began to discover his voice. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. "Watch the World Die" follows the prolific Jinks' dual album projects in fall of 2019. We're Here to Help. It does not store any personal data. And lets not forget that Rolling Stone (and its sister country publication) do not exactly have the journalistic gravatis and moral standing to be calling anyone to action for anything (other than to keep playing great riffs). Theres no smoke and mirrors, he says. Seriously, this all politics all the time in every single thing is going to destroy us. Soon, their music seems to come in second to their political agenda, and I have no interest in taking part in that. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 5:19 pm. January 27, 2017 @ After Unchecked Aggression broke up, he went back to basics and started writing country songs on an acoustic guitar. Way I read the article (& I actually read the whole article), is they were calling on those who opposed specific things Trump has said/done to speak out..in part bc they have a unique ability to reach Trump voters. ! from Rolling Stone is wrong. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. 10:24 am. My evidence that the majority of mainstream stars are conservative is empirical, but that observation is recognized pretty universally. It follows Tuesday's reveal of Christian pop singer Lauren Daigle, who will perform March 2. That doesnt mean we dont live in important times, and that people shouldnt act upon whatever their heart is telling them. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Always corruption no matter the ideal. ", Cody Jinks Cancels Texas Concert Over Threat of Violence, Willie Nelsons New Album Will Pay Tribute to a Legendary Nashville Songwriter, Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar to Headline Bonnaroo 2023, A Justin Townes Earle Tribute Concert, Delayed by a Year, Revives the Late Singers Eclectic Songbook, Tory Lanez Regrets Not Testifying at Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial: Source, Kesha Teases New 2023 Music While Eating Lunch, Flo Rida Wins $82.6 Million Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Company Celsius, The Courts Screwed Gunna, Now Hes Being Shunned by His Peers, Kelly Clarkson Somehow Made Joji's Emotional Ballad Glimpse of Us Even More Heartbreaking. This is a very dangerous thing to do. She did not make it on her vocal talent. I know thats pretty harsh, but thats the way I feel sometimes. He was originally the lead singer of a heavy metal band Unchecked Aggression from 1997 to 2003. What is most dangerous here about Rolling Stone Countrys assertions is this mindset that either you actively speak out and engage in political discourse, or somehow you are a party to the worst offenses of either Donald Trump or his supporters. This is the lesson in believing the people of rural America were insignificant. Read the rest of my post. I thought the days of selling snake oil would be over, but I guess not. Look, if its good music, then I like it. Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray, 'Cartel-Style Execution' Kills 6, Including Baby, In California. I dont want to support things that I believe are wrong. I truly appreciate the fine line you walk here. Hes going to be there again in late April and I need to buy my ticket. MILWAUKEE . Yes. Id guess a lot of your mainstream stars dont lay out political thoughts because half of them are too vapid to have them. Submit Search. Im a relatively new fan of country music, about a year or two. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. President Trump, another Hollywood reality television star has not showed how much he cares either and does not deserve the celebrity monopoly on speaking out politically; comparing him to Hillary Clinton and her agenda is false equivalency. The never-Trumpers like Romney, Bush, all the tribe-neocons, National Review, etc. And also the rest of your article. I personally had family make long drives and paid for hotels so I understand any aggravation and frustration. He was saying (well at least how I interpreted it) was that if you are going to claim you are authentically telling stories in your music, you better be authentically telling stories. I do like Matt Taibi though, even if I disagree with much of his political opinions, his articles using contain enough searing hatred aimed at both Republicans and Democrats and humor to make them worth reading. I tell kids that all the time. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. He's also known for his album 30 and EP Blacksheep. How to let their egos go One of the biggest problems with the current political climate is that everybody has retreated into like-minded reality bubbles where they think the rest of the world agree with them, and only people in the fringes could be the ones to disagree. People are drawn to those in society who are inclined to not give a damn what those in power think. Any person has the right to not speak up, and knowing the likely thoughts of many mainstream music stars, Im probably happy that they dont. 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These people have been marginalized, lampooned, called racists and homophobes in many cases simply for living in rural, Trump-voting areas and being white and male, and people wonder why they voted how they did. Cookie. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Country singer Cody Jinks will perform for the first time at the 2023 RodeoHouston. If you pride yourself on your music being from your POV, its dishonest to then ignore or not speak on things from your POV. 2:33 pm. Just be ready to hear hundreds,and even thousands of opinions with the same freedom of speech come right back atcha. The entire festival is set for July 13-16 at . Then prepare to lose a big chunk of your audience, from people using their freedom of choice of not buying your shit anymore..If you want to be a politican, run for governor or get a job as a pundit on FOX News or Cnn Or go be a writer for ROLLING STONE..Until then,..kindly fuck off.. The rural disenfranchised dont need celebrities shouting at them about what to think and how to vote, they need someone to listen to them. While you can garner a musicians political leanings a lot of times from their lyrics, it doesnt leave the same bad taste in your mouth as having some holier than though dipstick preaching at you from the top of their ivory tower. And if you are a supporter of a policy you can/should speak up too. Description. They should just change their name to CNN the Magazine. Chicago, IL. Chris Stapleton, Cody Jinks, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Kip Moore, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Wheeler Walker Jr. @ 2:16 pm The majority of Americans voted for an openly racist man for president. But I dont see no reason for me to get involved in political fights. Cody Jinks. All the problems facin our great nation Theres no market for it. But thats exactly what Rolling Stone Country is hoping for, and says so multiple times in the piece. One thing Joseph Hudak does get right is that the artists of country music are in a unique position to reach many of the voters in Trumpland. I wouldnt leave anyone dying regardless of how they identify but I dont want a man in a dress pissing in the stall.next to me or.my daughter. No middle ground, eh? His 2019 album After the Fire and The Wanting peaked at No. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 9:43 am. I also acknowledge that I have read and agree to Cody Jinks' TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY . Fri, Feb 24, 2023 7:00 PM I get where the RS writer is coming from but its not that simple in country music. Brendan I personally had family make long drives and paid for hotels so I understand any aggravation and frustration. Its OK to disagree but be respectful about it. I personally met a concentration camp survivor named Anna who lost both parents in the camps because of a deranged Socialist leader. You kinda should expect political commentary from Steve Earle or maybe (to a lesser extent) Jason Boland, but why should a George Strait or Randy Rogers be condemned for not going on anti-Donald Trump tirades in studio or on stage, or, fuck, anywhere else for that matter? Donald Trump will screw the rural disenfranchised maybe more than he will screw anyone. And celebrities are going to assure he gets re-elected. I dont give a fuck what you think about the state of the goddamn world. Theres now this idea that anyone who voted for him has to be defined by the worst of his rhetoric. He also worships all the Gods and goddesses and also celebrates all the festivals. Anyway it is quite cathartic to see the feminists get their panties into a bunch over something this trivial. Id put money on some artists injecting political themes, primarily in the indie scene, but just because Rolling Stone wants country to start a culture war doesnt mean the execution would fit their liking in the slightest. Scotty J Its rooted in concern for his kids, now aged four and seven, and the world theyll inherit at some point. January 26, 2017 @ 2:17 pm. It is hard not to listen to this song and reflect on what exactly propelled Trump in 2016. January 26, 2017 @ It is not, but your chances are pretty solid. Within my church and community I have met some Russian Jewish immigrants with stories of life over in Europe under communist and socialist regimes. You literally comment daily about how things are too P.C. And I dont believe he was saying keep your mouth shut if you are a supporter either, he was saying that if you dont see any cause for concern with our country right now, then by all means theres no reason for you to comment because there isnt anything for you to comment on. Outlaw-country singer was to perform in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Saturday night, Country singer Cody Jinks was forced to cancel a concert in Texas on Saturday night after an unspecified "threat of violence. 11:01 am. That is not my experience as a country music writer whatsoever. 2:37 pm. New song "Nothing's News" Feat. Though the tension between popular and traditional expressions of country music has long been a vital part of discourse about the genre, an insurgent group of more rough-hewn performers has risen to prominence in recent years. And while Im sure his sentiments are shared by many in the country music world (myself included regarding the use of classic samples), and especially traditional country fans, I dont recall an artist going this hard on another song in recent memory. January 26, 2017 @ 1 and 2 spots for Top Albums on iTunes and Apple Music.[30]. January 26, 2017 @ I agree wholeheartedly. "Bikers, suits, hippies, cowboys - all of those people are at our shows any given night," he says. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I think like Hank III said, musicians should not share their political opinions. She said in another interview basically that the entertainment industry has no business sticking its nose into your politics. It would be career suicide for any mainstream artist to speak out against him personally. Even then, there may be thousands of people whove sworn off this site from being left-leaning or right-leaning. He is a populist. seak05 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Cody Jinks Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska. On one hand, there are Nashville executives churning out Sam Hunt snap tracks that add to the genre's popification, and on the other, outlaws like Cody Jinks who have found a way to connect with listeners ill-represented in the corporate domain. The last thing I need is more people vomiting their political opinions in my direction. Wow, you are drinking, no gulping the Kool Aid. and the monoculture and yet you publish this I have to laugh. I dont really care if an artist has political opinions or even if they express them so long as they dont shit on MY opinions in doing so. Rolling Stone, as an institution, has itself become somewhat of an anachronism. Join now to unlock comments, browse ad-free, and access exclusive content from your favorite FDRLST writers, Gabe Kaminsky in a fellow at The Daily Caller News Foundation. Why judge people on their politics, judge music on its own merits. Before he became a country singer, Jinks fronted a thrash-metal band called Unchecked Aggression. . But let us not pretend that silence does not also have consequences. January 26, 2017 @ THATS NOT COUNTRY get your shirt HERE. We didnt reach the peak of political fervor during the Presidential debates, on election night, or even during the inauguration. As long as theyre done in a thought-provoking and intelligent way. Cody Jinks Net Worth. Neutral Canuck I enjoy music written by real people about the human condition and I really dont care a rip about artist politics. Scott S. Men, women, old, young just working-class people. As a mainstream country artist, being political seems like a no-win situation. She was a weak candidate with tons of baggage. Just as Donald Trumps rise to the presidency showed there are voters throughout the country who feel disenfranchised by elites who have run the political game for far too long, the rise of Cody Jinks shows there is a hunger among listeners for someone willing to sidestep the Nashville machine. And then its WW3 with country music as the battleground, and we all lose, while nothing is gained politically for either side. Big Red I think the source of that is isolated to Saving Country Music comments sections where some have brought up the fact that very few artists of color were included on the compilation. There are not simply two warring factions in the country music realm especially given the democratization of art through media distribution. Racism and misogyny are deplorable. January 26, 2017 @ This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [20] It includes a cover of Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am". Its pretty divisive sounding. 9:19 pm. 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