Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I truly appreciate it when actors, musicians, athletes, etc. In Jinxs music, it is less about cementing his own country identity as much as illustrating his cultural roots, shortcomings, friends, and stories that come together to form a disjointed identity. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. Oct. 8, 2017 Mike W. Anyway it is quite cathartic to see the feminists get their panties into a bunch over something this trivial. If you want to know where your money is going, I cant fault you for that whatsoever. While I think that anyone saying entertainers and artists have no place in politics is ironic because art and entertainment is and has always been generally based on social and political affairs (not to mention that California had a movie star governor and that Reagan and Trump were both celebrities before becoming president), I dont think that it is a coincidence that few, if any, country artists have spoken out about the current political state (excluding the usuals). 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. Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks. I mean no harm.Cheers! January 28, 2017 @ I am actually not a political person. Now the political season that once was regarded as cyclical, has become virtually endless, and the rapt attention by the American public has made everything else an afterthought. 9:51 am, Exactly. He is a populist. I want to know if the money is going to be put to use in a way that is diametrically opposed to how I believe. People who are not elected officials can have jobs that are highly political in nature. We are here, set up, and ready, but we have been notified that there has been a threat of violence issued for tonights show. The article argues that the Dixie Chicks situation wouldnt be comparable today but I think the writer is entirely too causal about it. With time, he began to discover his voice. The true exercise of freedom of speech is not what you say, but how you spend your money. Many have spoken in support of the NRA in the past, bc they are gun owners & its an issue they feel strongly about. From his work and some statements hes made, it seems to me that he has compassion for all disenfranchised Americans and not just the white ones. I would go further and say that Madonna screaming Fuck You! and very seriously contemplating blowing up the White Hose doesnt do anything for her cause, it actually emboldens and strengthens the case against people of her mindset. You dont think that by doing a call to arms for political action from the country music talent pool youre not going to awaken this conservative, pro-Trump beast as well? Sounds psychotic to me. 12:31 pm. seak05 So Im happy to delve into the complexities of this or any other policy you want any day. The album was independently produced and released by his own label, Late August Records, marking a departure from Rounder Records, with whom he produced 2018's Lifers. A Cody Jinks show offers solidarity. 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If mainstream country stars start speaking out against Trump, others will begin to speak out defending him. 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. They had family and/or unisex bathrooms, they just refused to use them. MILWAUKEE . But the last thing we need is country artists like Luke Bryan and Justin Moore getting all political on our asses. This is a very dangerous thing to do. Just like Trump, Jinks has been wildly successful in his anti-establishment endeavors. [2] His breakout 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, reached No. Who do you support? 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. Turn on the commercial country radio station for five minutes, and then tell me your opinion of the mainstream country fans concern for authenticity. 2:33 pm. I didnt hear about that. We go all over the United States, man, and people tell us, Thank you,' says Jinks. If the artists want to do that themselves, then awesome. Others might not be politically active at all, especially now that the environment has become so toxic, many people are just tuning out. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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). [4], Jinks started out as the lead singer of a thrash metal band from Fort Worth named Unchecked Aggression, initially named Silas, that was active from 1998 to 2003. The worry is that employers would then choose policies that dont cover BC, making it prohibitively expensive (this has already happened with abortion). That said, I dont believe any of mans governments are very good. 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. The last thing we need is for any entertainer to get political. All the problems facin our great nation Trying to get people to pay attention to your artist feature or album review in this environment is like trying to roller skate uphill. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Random Notes I think like Hank III said, musicians should not share their political opinions. Is he to be believed, or will it be possible? Apple Music Country. 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? Jack Williams Its a weird mishmash of articles covering both the mainstream and indie side of Country music. It was very much, Fuck you, Im gonna do it on my own,' he recalls. Im all for artists focusing on making entertaining, thought-provoking music. 12:04 pm. January 27, 2017 @ Shows her support on Twitter, gets slammed. If you think the policies of the Camacho Presidency are ridiculous, wait until Florida Georgia Line starts sharing their political stances. If they want to be politicians, then stop entertaining. Aerrio They care about more than just their kind of people. There is a large population of left leaning voters whose could not relate to Hillarys establishment friendly agenda and message. 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. I do think, he thinks, that country musicians are more liberal than they really are. Thanks for listening. "Watch the World Die" follows the prolific Jinks' dual album projects in fall of 2019. 12:15 pm. 9:43 am. Hippies & Cowboys 2024 Campaign Shirt - Red - White - Blue - Cotton Screen Printed - Plus Size Available - Political Shirt SouthernArrowDesigns. I would much rather read more great stories like the Eddie Pleasant story than ones like these that seem to get the most attention anymore. 6:42 pm, And like you, they often like to sniff their own farts, They care about more than just their kind of people., LOL Madonna showed how much she cared huh? [8][9] Songs they recorded included "Hell Razor" and "Kill Me Again". [23], Jinks released a cover of Pink Floyd's hit song "Wish You Were Here" in January 2017. ACL Review: Cody Jinks Ft. Worth outlaw contends for Southern rock mantle By Doug Freeman, 11:00AM, Sun. The never-Trumpers like Romney, Bush, all the tribe-neocons, National Review, etc. Editors picks And for instance a repeal of the ACA will cost a lot of musicians & songwriters healthcare. But he was fine with those who supported Trumps policies staying silent. Its the latest incident in the awkward dance that has been going on between Taylor and the feminist movement for years. I remember a few years back I bought tickets for Maroon5 to see in Charlotte and bc they got all.offended over the governors bathroom policy they cancelled their shows. Stream/buy here: https://codyjinks.ffm.to/liveatredrocksAvailable @ http://www.codyjinks.comApple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google \u0026 moreWritten by Cody Jinks \u0026 Josh MorningstarPerformed by: Cody JinksVocals: Cody JinksRhythm Guitar: Cody JinksBass: Joshua ThompsonLead Guitar: Chris ClaridySteel: Austin Hot Rod TrippDrums: David ColvinKeys: Drew HarakalCody Jinks Tour Dateshttp://www.codyjinks.com/tour-datesAll Things Cody Jinkshttp://www.codyjinks.com LYRICS No I'm not goin' crazy, but lately my head and my heartSeem to be at least a million miles apartMy heart says to love ya, my head says to runIt's like my heart is to afraid to tell my head when it's doneI know that it can never be the way it wasEven though you'll be the death of me I can't give you upToo much is not enough it's not the love, it's not the lust that grips meIt must be the whiskeyI've been drinkin' to remember and drinkin' to forgetI got I love you on my mind, I got Jim Beam on my breathAnd loneliness has got the rest, I've got nothin' left within meIt must be the whiskeyOh oh ohNo I'm not goin' crazy, but lately these thoughts in my headAre a whirlwind of a world of a million regretsAll the things I should've done, all the things I should've saidAll the pain that comes with hatin' the mess you've made of yourselfI know I'm chasin' rainbows thinkin' I could make it workBut the fact is that my actions speak louder than my wordsAnd it only makes it worse thinkin' of her, thinkin' she'll forgive meIt must be the whiskeyI've been drinkin' to remember and drinkin' to forgetI got I love you on my mind, I got Jim Beam on my breathAnd loneliness has got the rest, I've got nothin' left within meIt must be the whiskeyI've been drinkin' to remember and drinkin' to forgetI got I love you on my mind, I got Jim Beam on my breathAnd loneliness has got the rest, I've got nothin' left within meSometimes it hits me whenever I'm a little tipsyOh, it hits me whenever I'm a little tipsyIt must be the whiskeyOh oh ohIt must be the whiskeyOh oh ohIt's that whiskeyOh oh ohIt must be the whiskey#CodyJinks #RedRocksLive #MustBeTheWhiskey There is also a lot misplaced arrogance in pieces like this by this writer and performers in general if they think that their opinions are really going to change anybodys mind or belief system. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. So this is the fight we wage against ourselves and each other. [19] The album debuted at No. 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. That is true. Sat, Feb 4, 2023 7:00 PM See Tickets. Like J.D. Thats a bunch of bs. How the world has just manifested itself into a giant cesspool of shit. For the week of October 26, 2019, the album was No. And on through the night. 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. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. American country singer backed by The Tone Deaf Hippie who went viral from his album, I'm Not the Devil. How to let their egos go Meredith Cody Jinks [1] (born August 18, 1980) is an American outlaw country music singer and songwriter. Not much. The Texas singer-songwriter has skillfully made the most of these market conditions, galvanizing fervent support with traditional country arrangements and disgruntled anthems on his new album Im Not the Devil. His 2019 album After the Fire and The Wanting peaked at No. His album After the Fire was released on . By nationality, He is American, and currently, his food habit is mix vegetarian & non-vegetarian. Also, Ill need to show up a little earlier if I want a better seat. But youre actually not a political person. What hyperbolic nonsense, but completely par for the course for you. 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. Theyre just trying to shield themselves from the constant bickering. Giving you benefit of the doubt as you like country music and Im sure we could get along on some level, but please rethink that statement. But Im also aware that passion isnt shared with everyone. Cash and Haggard were plenty political in their day. Keeping politics out of music is one of my pet issues, and its something that evokes a lot of passion in me. You literally comment daily about how things are too P.C. As an independent contractor I also use the ACA & I also pay a ton, my parents as small business owners pay less then they used to though (though also still a lot). Jim Bob January 31, 2017 @ I grew up on rock/metal music and I still love some of those bands. January 26, 2017 @ Yet if you dont come out in vehement opposition to Donald Trump as an official stance as part of your pop country celebrity franchise, then you are complicit with racism, homophobia, lies, and environmental destruction. 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They certainly have the right to speak up if they feel necessary but I know that regardless of if they support a politician or are against a politician it wont sway me at all. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, while a number of other albums such as Lifers, After the Fire, and The Wanting reached No. I remember Dolly Parton being interviewed and asked about her view on politics. "Hippies & Cowboys" Live from Red Rocks in Colorado. This weekend, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, along with several other companies associated with the event, are hosting a job fair for the 2023 rodeo season. They make a misjudgment, however. She should have owned that statement. Even someone who doesnt get radio support, like Sturgill, needs Trump supporter support. 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. Whats the point if your art isnt from your specific mindset? Was that the intent? 11:06 am, Willie Nelson (from Rednecks and Bluenecks book), Eduardo Vargas We try to shield our kids from that as long as we can, he says. 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). 7:49 am. 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. Politics; TV/Film; Media Expand media menu Lists; Photos . 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. I live in the progressive SF Bay Area bubble and have had trouble to find the words to discuss trumplandia with my lefty friends and family. Unlock premium content, ad-free browsing, and access to comments for just $4/month. Mikel Knight is more of a douche than what I ever thought,and glad you were there to make it a bit more clear to people who have never heard of him. If theres a common thread between members of his audience, he figures it has something to do with their struggles to get by and the nagging suspicion that theyre seen as marginal, undesirable people by the rest of the world. 3:55 pm. But of course Adam Levine had to.make a stance against it. If Trump proposes a policy that will work, I will happily support it. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. You think these artists will honor your request to just ignore the call to action if theyre fine with Trump? February 13, 2017 @ As with politics, country music has its vocal supporters that demand change and a leader who can deliver it. I guess itll be ok when some perv comes creeping in on his daughters though, right? 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. 11:02 am, The stories Ive seen are Taylor Swift getting slammed for putting out a positive tweet about the march. 9:17 am. . AUG 12, 2023. January 26, 2017 @ And celebrities are going to assure he gets re-elected. I know thats pretty harsh, but thats the way I feel sometimes. You come down on the side of our mainstream celebrities, you alienate your fans. January 26, 2017 @ hated Trump more than the Left did. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I dont particularly care for all the politics in everything. 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