The Ghost of Nashville Past
Monday, December 01, 2008
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift carries the hopes and dreams of country music on her 18-year-old shoulders. But as Nashville retools for a digital age and a new breed of crossover stars, country roots could be left behind. Deborah Evans Price of Billboard magazine and Jon Caramanica of the New York Times join us for a look at how country's rising stars are balancing commercial appeal with time-honored traditions.
Comments [5]
Taylor Swift is mediocre. I really don't understand why everyone is making such a big deal of her. Musically I see her as the country equivalent to Avril Lavigne.
i'm with christopher on this- this is the worst crap i've ever heard. and lest you want to dismiss this as a regional/cultural issue, i am a HUGE country fan- i've seen merle haggard 4 times, have every johnny cash, loretta lynn, george jones album, etc etc.
why are we being subjected to this? the world is full of amazing music.
are you kidding me. this stuff is worth than saccharin. when all else fails find that twang in your voice and bring on the cheesy love songs, oh, and god bless america
http://www.myspace.com/sumnermckane
I would suggest that everyone check out the work of Sumner McKane. Country music may often tell stories, but it's hardly the only genre to be based on narratives. A touring country guitarist, Sumner's solo music is instrumental, and some of the most beautiful and original country/western/americana I've heard recently.
She's one of the "first cross-over" stars? NONSENSE. Her success is almost entirely based on her youth and our country's obsession with youth.
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