The country music world continues to rally around Granger Smith following the tragic loss of his 3-year-old son, River Kelly. My husband and I have this exact same conversation every single time we listen to the radio together or watch something where a modern country star performs … my husband is an old timer in the country music department and prefers music from decades ago, I'm one that actually enjoys modern country music, including Florida Georgia Line. Notable songs by McTeigue include Platinum selling and number one Mediabase hit "Anything Goes" for the band Florida Georgia Line. Switch to AM radio (this is how my husband gets his country music fix). A bad country music fan? Not if we’re listening to country radio these days. Granger Smith and his family received a special pair of shout-outs during this weekend’s CMA Fest in Nashville. Our hearts are broken for them. Is making a whole group of people feel bad about a band or musical style that they like really the way to make friends and influence people? Support the alternative! I have a daughter trying to get started in the music business. I will always love you and the songs and albums I was lucky to make with you, Busbee. Here's the thing — we live in the year 2013. If you have any questions, please read our Privacy Policy. Does anyone believe Luke needs to rap to make a living? If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Dierks Bentley Dedicates Song, Florida Georgia Line Offers Prayers for Granger Smith's Late Son. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. One day later, singer Dierks Bentley paid tribute during his set by dedicating his song “I Hold On” to Smith and his family. Rest well, my sweet friend. It's 2013, if you can't find a way to hear the type of music you love then you're doing it wrong. I'm more of a bada bing, I'm out of here sort of writer … Jason's not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Be sure to read our privacy and disclosure page to know we’re not a bad guy. If Florida Georgia Line isn't your cup of tea, go to YouTube, find someone that you love and play the heck out of their videos. Thankfully there's Kickstarter, iTunes, and loads of independent labels out there giving artists options once mainstream country kicks them to the curb. If you could eat caviar instead of ramen noodles and live in a 20 room mansion instead of a rented studio apartment, wouldn't you do that? If my counting is correct, this is actually the second article like this that's appeared on NashvilleGab; the first was by Vickye who, as far as I can tell, really, really doesn't like Florida Georgia Line and is definitely not afraid to say it. Busbee, Grammy-nominated songwriter for Pink, Florida Georgia Line, dead at 43. Don't like bubblegum country OR real country, then there's electro country and punk country and just about every other mix of musical tastes that you could ever think to put together. Fun but most of us can’t and don’t want to watch Youtube all day. I will always love you and the songs and albums I was lucky to make with you, Busbee. Image Source: Unsplash The Country and Western industry is often associated with sports, music, and fashion. They may never hear their voices on the radio. Because she's cute as a. The problem I have, though, with calling one band basically the death of an entire musical genre is have you stopped to think about what you're saying about all those people, those fans, out there who genuinely like that band? Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? I respect every opinion regardless of whether it clashes or coincides with my own and I don't ever try and control what my writers say because I respect them and their opinions. They'll never be able to purchase a $17 million house with cash, they'll never step on the awards stage to collect awards that they definitely deserve, they won't have Big Machine and whoever else knocking on their door. The country music world has since shown their support, with stars like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Maren Morris offering condolences on social media. That said, I also love a good story in my music and choose my music depending on my mood. People shouldn't feel embarrassed because they like a certain band just because it's the type of music someone else loathes (unless you're a Justin Bieber fan – then by all means, please be embarrassed). Those artists are big stars making plenty of money without rapping and remixing. Just wait until they lose their record deal since that’s generally when you see artists start being true to themselves and making the music that they and their fans truly love instead of what is marketable.” It's this group collaborating with that rapper that ends up giving them the hottest song to ever be released in country music. The charts and popular radio stations may not reflect the branch of the country music tree that you like, but who cares? Just wait until they lose their record deal since that's generally when you see artists start being true to themselves and making the music that they and their fans truly love instead of what is marketable. Most of them include pickup trucks, women, beer, and dogs. I'm simple that way. Perhaps, but I don't think so, it just makes me human with different taste in earworms than others. Nothing you listed replaces radio and most people hear new music on radio. We love you so much, we love your family, and we’re here for you, buddy.”. We can listen to radio all day and while driving and hear our local personalities and news. that’s available on Google Analytics. Well said! Chart Roundup – Week of August 10th, 2013, Comments are always welcome, just keep it as nice as possible. Don't give up on your favorite stars just because they've sold out to the man. It's unfortunate, but it's the way the business is. Y’all please keep them in your prayers and help us wrap them up with love and support. We sell advertising and occasionally use Amazon links designed to help us keep a roof over our heads and keep our dogs fat and sassy. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts.”, RELATED VIDEO: Granger Smith’s Son, River, 3, Died in a Drowning Accident at Home, Singer’s Rep Confirms, “If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment,” Granger concluded. As it damn, Finally! Don't like bubblegum country on your radio? That's the beauty of things, we have many choices in what we listen to, AND we can disagree and still live harmoniously in this messed up world of ours. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this.”. I call it bubblegum country – music that may lack substance, but I like the sound of it coming from my stereo. And I will because Michael ALWAYS had faith. Rest well, my sweet friend. Too much pain and unfairness period. Now millions of kids will think pop and rap is country music and it hurts the market for country. There's enough room on this big old planet for whatever branch of that diverse country music tree you love. But do you blame them? So Sorry,” Bryan wrote while Aldean said, “I can’t imagine what y’all are going thru. Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Busbee has died. I love diversity. Career. Liven things up a bit. You may be surprised how much talent you will find in your own area…without coughing up 60-100 bucks for a concert ticket. Everybody needs to support live shows and local talent. Why Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” is the death of modern country music [A Rant] By Ashley Anne-Helene August 1, 2013 6 Comments Disclaimer: All posts written by guest writers on this website are solely that writer's opinion and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other writers and site owner. Rolling Stone reported Busbee, whose real name was Michael James Ryan, wrote songs for Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Garth Brooks, Christina Aguilera, Maren Morris, Pink, Shakira and Florida Georgia Line. Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line bandmates Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, who also performed at CMA Fest, shared a video to Instagram personally expressing their condolences to … Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Busbee has … So why exactly am I writing this post after Jason so eloquently expressed his feelings about Florida Georgia Line this morning you ask? We don’t use your data for anything bad, we don’t know how to hack, and about the only thing we ever give anyone else is generalized info about age, sex, highest grade completed, etc. But do you blame them? This morning Jason, after drinking his first cup of iced coffee, wrote a rant (his words) about Florida Georgia Line and how their song Cruise is the death of country music. The “Happens Like That” singer and his family received a special pair of shout-outs during this weekend’s CMA Fest in Nashville, including one from Dierks Bentley. Record labels push what sells and unfortunately for those who don't like it, it's bubblegum country with lyrics about partying and a sexy girl in cutoff jeans that's selling these days. USA Today reported Morris tweeted in wake of the news of Busbee's death on Sunday, writing, "This just doesn't seem fair. Smith shared the “unthinkable” news on social media Thursday, revealing that River died after a “tragic accident” and was unable to be revived, “despite doctor’s best efforts.”. Yeah, actually it is. Grammy-nominated songwriter Busbee dead at 43. Head to a bar or coffee house and check out a local band cranking out the real country that you love. Smith’s wife Amber replied in the comments section, writing, “Thank you so much” with a broken heart emoji. “Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life,” Smith wrote, sharing a smiley photo of himself and his son. I'm not here to say that Jason is wrong in any way, because I certainly don't think that, I'm just giving my two cents because I see things differently. I'm the owner and Queen Bee of NashvilleGab. pic.twitter.com/9DKsU5G77a, The producer and songwriter notably worked on Rascal Flatts' 2009 single "Summer Nights," Pink's 2013 single "Try," "H.O.L.Y." If you see a weird post here that doesn’t really fit in with our love of music, it was likely an advertisement. News . If you yourself said no then you're either a saint or a liar. The couple lost their youngest child last week in a drowning accident at their home in Texas. If people would stop complaining and start supporting indie artists, maybe the labels would take notice and start putting out a wider variety of music. It's all out there for your listening pleasure, you just have to put in the effort to find what you like. I'm not afraid to say the things you're probably thinking. He also wrote the album cut "Every Goodbye" on Blake Shelton's 2016 album "If I'm Honest.". 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