There are not simply two warring factions in the country music realm especially given the democratization of art through media distribution. I dont give a rats ass about what any leftist leaning publication has to say on any subject, and anything related to Rolling Stone falls squarely in the middle of that cesspool, Jack Williams 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. Because I was not a Jew. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. As an institution, country music is doing exactly what it should be doing at this moment, which is staying the hell out of politics, trying to respect music fans of all belief systems, and trying to keep at least one sector of the American culture free and clean of the acrimonious environment created whenever anything political is broached. Check your inbox/junk folder after registering and follow the instructions. 13 Years 6. All rights reserved. January 27, 2017 @ Big Daddy Sounds psychotic to me. Now its all about the specific policies being discussed. [Waylon Jenningss] Outlaws won their battles, and in our day artists like Sturgill Simpson, Cody Jinks, and Corb Lund carry the standard of country populism, wrote Bryson Piscitelli in The American Conservative summer 2021 print edition. 7:01 am. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Presuming it thematically works on their projects and contains the nuance Id expect (and lets make it clear, the left utterly shit the bed on this in 2016 with the exceptions of Kyle Craft and A Tribe Called Quest), Id be fine with the politics. What happened when country music became politicized in the aftermath of 9/11? When people ask me who I vote for, I tell them. January 27, 2017 @ A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. I hear enough god and guns bullshit out of Nashville that you cant say theyre not political. But we could get along a little better if we tried a little harder.. Donald Trump does not deserve or declare, nor require a monopoly on celebrity political views, not back then, and certainly not now as president. The Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is . So Im happy to delve into the complexities of this or any other policy you want any day. When I had a chance to book the pedal steel great Jay Dee Maness, I went to his Facebook page and was not thrilled with some of the Trumpesque memes and stupidity there. Or perhaps as a country music star, you believe that music should be a place apart from political polarization, and should be respected as an art form that can bridge differences as opposed to creating or exacerbating them, and this is more important now than ever. Do you by chance have pictures of Karl Marx and Joseph Stalin on your walls. They should just change their name to CNN the Magazine. The crowd loved it, and it was obvious there was chemistry between Jinks and Davis. Cookie. That left a big enough opening for Sanders to gain a following, but not to win the nomination. For the artists this is a lose/lose situation so I wouldnt expect anyone big coming for or against any time soon. We want to hear it. The true exercise of freedom of speech is not what you say, but how you spend your money. Obviously there is a line where if certain current events come to pass, it would be imperative for all of us to stand up and speak out. I also acknowledge that I have read and agree to Cody Jinks' TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY . January 26, 2017 @ 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[28]. He just said, Well I think we can agree that politics and religion arent going to solve anything. I could live with that. If a singers gonna get political, Id prefer it be like Sturgills call to arms. Not about left-right, republican-democrat, just about fuck both sides and their stupid fucking wars and fuck everyone who doesnt get pissed off about the wars., Tom Smith January 26, 2017 @ He also played the lead guitar; the other band members were Gary Burkham on bass who left in 2000 and was replaced by Chris Lewis,[5] Anthony Walker on drums, and Ben Heffley on guitar. I recommend Waylon. Im hoping as we get farther away from the election, articles such as this will become less necessary. While its interesting to know that Madonna fantasizes about committing terrorist acts it probably isnt going to change any minds any more than if finding out that Cole Swindell opposes a border wall would change minds. Her sales jumped 1000%. Adrian Not only did radio stations ban their music, ex-fans rallied and burned their cds outside of the Chicks shows, there were actual death threats against them. I was honored to meet a 90 year old vet named Ed who remembers freeing a concentration camp in Germany and seeing horrors that give him nightmares. No middle ground, eh? He's also known for his album 30 and EP Blacksheep. January 26, 2017 @ I am actually not a political person. Does anyone think the Nashville songwriting machine who spent the last five years playing it safe with regurgitated bro-country will want to touch the complexities of modern politics and moreso, why in the Nine Hells would we want them to? As long as theyre done in a thought-provoking and intelligent way. 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. Are you really going through life judging peoples worth by their political stance? But I still tempered my remarks . Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. I know thats pretty harsh, but thats the way I feel sometimes. This idea that country music artists need to speak out about Trump is predicated on the wrong-minded notion that celebrities, especially mainstream country music singers for crying out loud, have either some moral superiority or elevated political acumen to speak on these matters with more authority than the rest of us do. Its worth quoting at length here. And, deplorable? Local official along with federal officials are trying to track down the person who issued the threat, but havent just yet, he continued. Jinx is lamenting how political woes have gotten in the way of adequately addressing working-class needs. But if we politicize every sector of American life, and continue to draw battle lines with each other, this politically corrosive environment could do just as much to undermine the arts, culture, and well being in American life as any policy of the Trump Administration. 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. Sure, an artist might record a song on an album that hinted at it, but by in large Kenny Chesney sang about the islands that working-class people will never be able to visit and Brad Paisley sang another soccer mom song. Problematic when you idealize that form of government ; look at the examples of the great leaders the Socialist movement has had. Even if they want to go on a Tweet-Storm or rant at their concerts, thats within their right. But he was fine with those who supported Trumps policies staying silent. Read the rest of my post. You write one thing that makes me think you might lean one direction, then, in the next paragraph, I wonder if you lean the other direction. She was a weak candidate with tons of baggage. Glass Onion Director Rian Johnson Is Giving Us a Knives Out-Style Mystery Every Week. 2:33 pm. ', Theres a significant parallel in country music, where, in the past few years, the rancorous debate over what belongs in the genre and what doesnt has frequently boiled over in social media and across indie-major label lines. That website is filled with zealots and assholes. I have a somewhat different perspective. 5:19 pm. Hippies & Cowboys 2024 Campaign Shirt - Red - White - Blue - Cotton Screen Printed - Plus Size Available - Political Shirt SouthernArrowDesigns. January 26, 2017 @ If you pride yourself on your music being from your POV, its dishonest to then ignore or not speak on things from your POV. Before he became a country singer, Jinks fronted a thrash-metal band called Unchecked Aggression. We dont let no bad news hang around I truly appreciate the fine line you walk here. Wow, you are drinking, no gulping the Kool Aid. The former president consistently ridiculed politicians egos and lack of care for the American people. January 26, 2017 @ 5 out of 5 stars (272) $ 26.00. The biggest independent country artist on the planet. If they are too overpowering, I tune them out altogether (literally). She did not make it on her vocal talent. It is hard not to listen to this song and reflect on what exactly propelled Trump in 2016. I agree with you that Joseph Hudack probably thinks that country artists are more liberal than they actually are. Thats what keeps it apolitical , A. Marie These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. January 27, 2017 @ So even if she doesnt want to talk publicly about Republicans and Democrats, she cannot realistically avoid politically sensitive subjects around gender. Who the hell cares what they think about politics? Deepening that view, Jinks invokes the name of an embattled literary figure on Vampires, which arrives near the end of Im Not the Devil. Even someone who doesnt get radio support, like Sturgill, needs Trump supporter support. I didnt say that I wouldnt listen to an artist or read a book by an author that doesnt vote the same way that I do. Is he to be believed, or will it be possible? And all of a sudden one day my kids are gonna look at me and go, Wow, I had no idea how fucked up shit really is. Like, Yeah, wow, welcome to the real world.'. It is why left-leaning people tend to make better artists; a wider, more empathetic and more inclusive worldview. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Editors picks Follow him. Ill probably tell em, Ive got a hangover, man; I gotta drink a couple beers before I get to feeling better.'. I support human rights over money or jobs. January 27, 2017 @ Hes intense and thoughtful, given to introspection about the state of the world and the shadowy forces that conspire to shape it. January 27, 2017 @ Cody Jinks, the independent country singer who has built a rabid fan base with his straightforward lyricism and classic-country sound, canceled his concert slated for Saturday night in. For well over a decade, Cody Jinks has devoted himself to making music that's equal parts uncompromising and empathic, often giving voice to those who exist on the margins of modern life. A post shared by Whiskey Riff Shop (@whiskeyriffshop), Cody Jinks Crucifies Sam Hunts Hard To Forget: Biggest Piece Of Sh*t Ive Heard In A Long Time. But there is middle ground, which is believing that just because you have been afforded an audience with the public through your celebrity status as a country music star, doesnt mean you have a right to use that privilege to assert your political beliefs on the public. And thats before we even get into the question of delivery or whether it makes a damn bit of sense for artists who have never trafficked in that sort of material to try it. We didnt reach the peak of political fervor during the Presidential debates, on election night, or even during the inauguration. Adults make there choices on real issues, The reason it may look worse and more dire for people on the left at the moment is because they are out of power.. If mainstream country stars start speaking out against Trump, others will begin to speak out defending him. We will make it up to you and keep you updated when we are able to reschedule the show. It almost insures they dont. Hes not saying you have to speak out against Trump if youre a supporter. I guess itll be ok when some perv comes creeping in on his daughters though, right? They dont want to be branded racists, and they dont like some of the racial acrimony Trumps presence has stirred, so they dont say anything. Jinks name was suddenly on everyones lips as a talented newcomer, even though hes more than a decade into his country career with four previous albums to his credit. January 28, 2017 @ 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. All the problems facin our great nation Also, I would think hes smart enough to see through Trumps New York City huckster act (If anyone thinks Trump really cares about the rural disenfranchised and loves the poorly educated, as he said, I have a bridge to sell you.). Rolling Stone wants to McCarthy anyone and anything that doesnt bow down to their cop-killing, flag-burning, store-looting, Soros- funded, hate-mob ideology. That guy has something to say.'. cookielawinfo-checkbox-others. Even if I agree on some of the points, Im not listening to music to hear political parables, and even less to hear straightforward political rhetoric. Cody Jinks New show dates have been released! My evidence that the majority of mainstream stars are conservative is empirical, but that observation is recognized pretty universally. 2:42 pm. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Trigger, According to a recent Facebook post, Cody was at the dentist today (which already sucks for the most part) and they were playing a shitty pop country radio station over the office speakers. 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. 9:57 am. No, they could not give two damns bout you and me I believe in treating people equally and fairly and I currently enjoy the religious freedoms we have here, although they are on life support and will eventually go away. Because thats the exact feeling I got.. Well, we are seeing firsthand what happens when an entertainer gets involved in politics and it is not pretty. 9:53 am. The fact that people actually care what country singers or any celebrities for that matter think about politics is disturbing. I see the point that the Rolling Stone author is trying to make. Bikers, suits, hippies, cowboys all of those people are at our shows any given night, he says. Trump derailed their fucking gravy train. If you think the policies of the Camacho Presidency are ridiculous, wait until Florida Georgia Line starts sharing their political stances. Its a damn shame however that the 1960s and 70s had historically great Country songs talking about War, poverty, and shifting social dynamics and when historians look back on this era of Country music the content will only cover beer, trucks, and cut-offs. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. However, back to reality, the election is over. Beville Dunkerley recently moved on to work for Pandora, and Rolling Stone Countrys other Senior Editor Joseph Hudak assumed the reigns of the outlet exclusively in November 2016. Jimsouls 10:47 am. Rick 9:23 pm. For me, I dont care. Rolling Stone should be a wholly-owned subsidiary of a fraternity right now. 91 Comments, When Rolling Stone started its first ever genre-specific subdomain with Rolling Stone Country in 2014, one of the primary concerns from country fans was that the outlet would interject its political ideologies into the music space similar to how the long-running left-leaning periodical has done throughout its history. I know that these stories bring in more readers but I hope that this is something you will consider in the future. Cheers. Sturgill Simpsons cosmic experiments have made him an upper-echelon entertainer, Jason Isbells poetic flair has labeled him a revered tunesmith and Whitey Morgan with whom Jinks has toured has injected a gritty Rust Belt pride into his sweaty live shows. There was some commenter on here awhile back ranting about how there wasnt any minority representation present on the record so it wasnt really authentic or something so Im sure that is what he was referring to and Im sure there is some stuff out there preaching this. While Nashville would love nothing more than to lure him in and create a shtick, he remains in his own original, unencumbered sphere. You keep saying vote for Trump, their is no more vote for or against Trump to be cast (until 2020). I think a fair amount of people might have traveled an hour or two to see him there and thats all it takes to no longer be in Blue Virginia (and even Blue Virginia isnt all blue). Seriously, this all politics all the time in every single thing is going to destroy us. With all this being said, I would probably ignore many of the political opinions of the mainstream artists that you mentioned in this (very well-written!) While the US was feeling very patriotic post 9/11 and I would argue that that same level of patriotism is being felt by Trump supporters now with the events and excitement following him being elected. The really ridiculous thing about this guys plea is that he basically just wants those who agree with him to speak out. If your a citizen of the U.S.A. you got a right to speak your mind.. Celebrity or NOT I think the biggest issue folks have with stars speaking their minds is that People are actually listening & care what they think..unlike Every Day Joe/Jill Nobody.. whom no one really gives a flying fish what they think.. Greg Green She doesnt go, and gets slammed. I have a big forehead. Charlie We will make it up to you and keep you updated when we are able to reschedule the show.. So I dont endorse any political party. Then again, if you really want feel your head explode, just listen to Zac Browns Swayze. That song is enough to put anybody in a fiery rage. I may never live this feeling down. So yeah, if you disagree with Trumps policies, country star or not, I do think you should speak upyou are of course not obligated to do so. If they do, they should be prepared to take the risk of alienating fans. City By 2015s Adobe Sessions, hed really found his stride, taking a more defiant approach with songs like Cast No Stones and appealing to the live-and-let-live sensibilities of regular folks. cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary. 10:09 am. Donald Trump did, and now theyre listening to him. For some reason, the country music artist that jumped into my mind when hearing about this article is Marty Stuart. But people keep on coming back. But some feminists dont like her because they think she isnt really one of them. But the music is so good I just dont care. But as an American, I feel that all of us, at some point have to stand up and make our voices heard, or we accept the policies that are being out in place. Cody Jinks Louisville Palace Louisville, Kentucky. Two different things. Like J.D. 12:06 pm. Sat Feb 25 7:00 PM Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA. Sure, some of the female artists supported the womens march but did any of them say specifically that they supported it because they were anit-Trump? I would honestly think though that farmers/country people would be more concerned about global warming/climate change, since it will massively impact agriculture eventually. Photo: Rick Diamond Source: Getty Images. But Im also aware that passion isnt shared with everyone. A Memory and a Dream 2. 7:49 pm. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Cody Jinks net worth and salary: Cody Jinks is a Country Singer who has a net worth of $2.5 million. January 29, 2017 @ And, disenchanted, theyve begun looking to outsiders like Cody Jinks for answers. Im not a conservative, but I agree with every word you wrote about Rolling Stone. Clint Black & Ward Davis out now . 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. You literally comment daily about how things are too P.C. Its a classic portrait of angst, amplified by Jinks gloomy outlook and the exhausting-by-any-measure presidential race. He is a populist. I dont like what I see.. In other words, its country populism. January 26, 2017 @ Trigger Jack Williams Randy and Codys fans, they respect their opinions so much that if they vouch for the person standing on stage opening for them, theyre like, Oh we should listen to this too,' says Sweeney. But the last thing we need is country artists like Luke Bryan and Justin Moore getting all political on our asses. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. FREE shipping Add to Favorites . I grew up on rock/metal music and I still love some of those bands. Doesnt matter to me what they say since I wont be listening anyway. Those women went through hell for one comment. Also living in DC area, I know a number of people who are currently impacted by Trump, including friends who are scientists at FDA & EPA, or govt contractors for NASA etc. [2] His breakout 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, reached No. Left leaning people make better artists????? On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Id guess a lot of your mainstream stars dont lay out political thoughts because half of them are too vapid to have them. Including the purveyor of this site. Rolling Stone, with its false and defamatory rape accusation against a UVA fraternity, puts a name and a face on fake news. January 26, 2017 @ Jinks, a 40-year-old former metal singer from Haltom City, Texas, is the sort of artist the country music establishment has sought to cut off from the public ever since Waylon Jennings defied the Buddy Holly era of suburbanite school dance tunes. As a citizen if you dont agree with whats being done, its your responsibility to speak. There is definitely a concerted effort . You come down on the side of your fans, you become the subject of our mainstream celebrities Twitter rants. Its hard to judge the size of their ranks, but undoubtedly some longtime country fans feel like strangers when they switch on todays country radio. I can listen to album/song or read a book without paying for it. Truthseeker destroys PC Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Hes a more rugged version of Chris Stapleton, a scrappy and former rocker who intertwines self-reflection with cultural pessimism, acknowledging his disconnect from elites, such as in Hippies and Cowboys (2010). 5:12 pm. 11:30 am. American country singer backed by The Tone Deaf Hippie who went viral from his album, I'm Not the Devil. Currently, He is living in Haltom City, and working as Songwriter. Its a familiar narrative: Jinks grew up on country music, learned to play country guitar from his dad, found metal and rebelled. Cody jinks politics. Im thankful to not have to see or hear the political stuff in your articles. I dont view most mainstream country acts as artists though. I see songwriters running to their guitars to write left leaning politically charged Country songs for artists that want to be in RS. 11:06 am, Willie Nelson (from Rednecks and Bluenecks book), Eduardo Vargas I dont need Tim McGraw to stump for Democratic policies, anymore than I need Toby Keith to stump for Trumps policies. The article argues that the Dixie Chicks situation wouldnt be comparable today but I think the writer is entirely too causal about it. Acca Dacca After Unchecked Aggression broke up, he went back to basics and started writing country songs on an acoustic guitar. Who gives a shit what Cole Swindell thinks about how to resolve the insolvency of the Affordable Care Act? As a Jew who had family members come to the US as refugees and others who were turned away (& then died), this poem has been going through my head lately: First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out January 27, 2017 @ Open Menu Ticketmaster logo . Mike W. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time How the world has just manifested itself into a giant cesspool of shit. And actually, I dont even go to it much for musical info. In the present moment of unrest, Cody Jinks is their man. Both parties, the elites, the multinationals, and the media that they control will go to war against any populist they perceive as getting too close to the Presidency. I ache now just to hold you. January 26, 2017 @ Text STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. I tell kids that all the time. 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. But I will say that as a independent business owner, I personally have had to use the Affordable Care Act to obtain health insurance, and I stand to lose if the law is revoked. 8:18 am. 1 of 3, Cody Jinks (@CodyJinksMusic) October 26, 2019, Local officials along with federal officials are trying to track down the person who issued the threat, but havent just yet. The reason it may look worse and more dire for people on the left at the moment is because they are out of power. the pistolero Belief that celebrity somehow elevates ones political opinions is exactly how Donald J. Trump got elected President of the United States. Its entertainment .thats allentertainmentmusicso you are gonna demand a resume from every artist who is out there and choose your playlist accordingly? Because thats how you get a Donald Trump re-election. And if you are a supporter of a policy you can/should speak up too. [19] The album was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas. ', Trending Despite being independent, the Texan has made a killing on the Billboard charts. Meredith Cody Jinks [1] (born August 18, 1980) is an American outlaw country music singer and songwriter. Trigger And then its WW3 with country music as the battleground, and we all lose, while nothing is gained politically for either side. Hippies and Cowboys goes a step further, as Jinks disavows country clichs concerning the put together person people should hang out with, and what exactly the archetypal country boy ought to look like.
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