Trigger Do you by chance have pictures of Karl Marx and Joseph Stalin on your walls. 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). Mike W. VIEW CITIES & GET YOUR TICKETS NOW A COUPLE IN WITH CODY JINKS LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EXPERIENCE THE TOUR VIEW ALL TOUR DATES Fri, Feb 03 The Louisville Palace Louisville, KY WIN RSVP BUY TICKETS Sat, Feb 04 The Louisville Palace Louisville, KY WIN RSVP BUY TICKETS Fri, Feb 24 Ralston Arena Ralston, NE They had family and/or unisex bathrooms, they just refused to use them. 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. 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. Since the late 2000s, he's brought reflective lyrics, a way with minor-key tunes taken at a measured pace, and a crater-deep voice to the country scene. The article argues that the Dixie Chicks situation wouldnt be comparable today but I think the writer is entirely too causal about it. 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. 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. The vast, vast majority of people dont care what celebrities think and if anything this type of commentary gets the opposite result than what they intend. But I still tempered my remarks . 5:12 pm. It does not store any personal data. 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. AUG 12, 2023. My premiums have skyrocketed, and doctors refuse to take many of the silver-level plans by saying, Were not accepting any new patients. The idea that a vote for Trump is a vote against musicians having insurance is not entirely true. Trump is neither left or right. I certainly would rather he not do so at a live show, whatever his views might be. January 27, 2017 @ Rant with us. 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.. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. January 26, 2017 @ Its no longer a reasonable excuse to say that country artists are stuck in the stranglehold of radio, or that speaking out means a guaranteed Dixie Chicks-style blacklisting, the article says. Well, we are seeing firsthand what happens when an entertainer gets involved in politics and it is not pretty. I may never live this feeling down. The proliferation of ad blockers, and the rise of Facebook and the mobile web already bankrupted and put out-of-business a major portion of the independent and mainstream press coverage for music and other cultural interests at the end of 2015. And actually, I dont even go to it much for musical info. Looking forward to the first Jellyroll review on SCM!! It would be career suicide for any mainstream artist to speak out against him personally. 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. I dont particularly care for all the politics in everything. January 27, 2017 @ Theres no smoke and mirrors, he says. And really, what do they know about politics? Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A friend, who happens to be gay said to me Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, if Ive gotta baptize a couple brown loaves, Ill take whatever bathroom Im told I can go into, not make it a big @ss deal. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Theyre not politicians theyre entertainers. Doesnt matter to me what they say since I wont be listening anyway. 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. 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. The Democrats loved Trump when he was raising millions for the Clintons. She doesnt go, and gets slammed. Because thats how you get a Donald Trump re-election. Great guy. No thanks. While were at it, how about we advocate for Dan + Shay to dole out tax advice, and nominate LeAnn Rimes for Interior Secretary? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Yet she still got almost three million more votes than Trump (2.1 % more votes), got roughly the same amount of votes as Obama in 2012, very well would have won if not for Comeys letter to Congress (thats the judgeement of 538 pollster Nate Silver, who had given Trump a very real 30% chance to win), and was hurt at least to some extent by Russian hacks, which were gleefully used by Trump. I think like Hank III said, musicians should not share their political opinions. Country is more diverse than just about any other genre (Watch this video as an introduction). 12:17 pm. There is no middle ground.. 2:37 pm. The album was rated one of the best country albums of 2016 by Rolling Stone. And, disenchanted, theyve begun looking to outsiders like Cody Jinks for answers. 12:40 pm. I truly appreciate the fine line you walk here. Scotty J Cody Jinks Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska. People who are not elected officials can have jobs that are highly political in nature. So basically: I dont care who you vote for, or who you support, on a personal level. I hear enough god and guns bullshit out of Nashville that you cant say theyre not political. Despite being independent, the Texan has made a killing on the Billboard charts. Im just out here with the rest January 26, 2017 @ This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Truthseeker destroys PC Trigger In the middle class, that still means broke to me, What else is new? Agree. Where I draw the line, however, is when these political stances just turn into grotesque displays of virtue-signalling and senseless drivel. It does not store any personal data. And besides, he doesnt talk on stage! But omg we might have a political debate is a really bad reason to not speak up. Fucking entertain me, thats what I paid you to do. Willie, Dolly, Merle, Loretta, Chris, Dale . 10:46 am. Is it a guarantee? Many other music artists have positioned themselves such that they can avoid contentious political issues, but she cannot because of choices she had made in her career. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. Hippies & Cowboys 2024 Campaign Shirt - Red - White - Blue - Cotton Screen Printed - Plus Size Available - Political Shirt SouthernArrowDesigns. And if you are a supporter of a policy you can/should speak up too. In person, Jinks is thin, with myriad tattoos blanketing his arms and a bushy black beard thats shaped vaguely like the body of a Flying V guitar. Even if that means they say something that pisses me off and I stop supporting them because of it. If you pride yourself on your music being from your POV, its dishonest to then ignore or not speak on things from your POV. 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. And dont let politics become the primary focus of your career. Cody jinks politics. What I DO want to see more of are songwriters and artists who arent afraid to explore what is actually happening in America. That doesnt mean we dont live in important times, and that people shouldnt act upon whatever their heart is telling them. In Jinks estimation, thats precisely why people keep returning to his shows. My opinion is neither here nor there, but that FB message left a bad taste in my mouth. Who do you support? Yeah, tomorrow Ill be gone American country singer backed by The Tone Deaf Hippie who went viral from his album, I'm Not the Devil. I ache now just to hold you. 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. Now its all about the specific policies being discussed. The never-Trumpers like Romney, Bush, all the tribe-neocons, National Review, etc. We are here, set up, and ready, but we have been notified that there has been a threat of violence issued for tonights show. That remains to be seen. That hypocrisy is also real in our country. His rise hasnt been a rapid one at least until this year but he still uses lessons from the past to safeguard against changing tides. [4] It was released in January 2015 and charted in Billboard's regional Heatseekers charts No.2 on Heatseekers South Central and No. If an artist wishes to express their opinions through their art, I am all for it. 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.'. That guy has something to say.'. 11 months. On October 24, 2019, both albums held the No. You come down on the side of our mainstream celebrities, you alienate your fans. January 26, 2017 @ Its a weird mishmash of articles covering both the mainstream and indie side of Country music. During the Great Recession, we heard nary a peep about the struggles of working-class and middle-class Americans (who were exponentially hurt more by the economic collapse than the wealthy) from Country artists. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 10:42 am. Be smart with your merchandising. Thats where all of us came from: people that worked hard, people that have had to work hard.. 11:02 am, The stories Ive seen are Taylor Swift getting slammed for putting out a positive tweet about the march. Ive found new admiration for some of these artists from the wisdom theyve shown by not allowing the press and current events to not draw them offsides, understanding that were seeing one of the most politically contentious environments since The Civil War, and not in spite of, but due to the seriousness of the matter, have decided to remain on the sidelines, and focus on their sphere of the world: music. I called him and talked to him about it. His music is honest and detached from the politicization that my colleague Evita Duffy outlined as apparent in some corporate country today. January 26, 2017 @ January 28, 2017 @ Yes. I know that this is not my website, however I have been coming to this site several times a day for years. Likening his album to a palate cleanser, Sweeney expresses her admiration for the independent approach that Jinks has applied to his career. By nationality, He is American, and currently, his food habit is mix vegetarian & non-vegetarian. January 31, 2017 @ That was a gift for my autistic sons bday. 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. And celebrities are going to assure he gets re-elected. Whatever way you lean, its written in a way that leads me to think youve got a good grasp on different issues from both/all sides. We get out there and we rip peoples faces off.. 11:05 am, Hey, I make sure to include snide comments about both sides equally. That website is filled with zealots and assholes. Fuck Trigger [26] It was preceded by the lead single "Must Be the Whiskey", which was released on June 15, 2018. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He's also known for his album 30 and EP Blacksheep. To me, most importantly, is that artists should be able to speak up/out without serious repercussions so long as they are not spouting falsehoods or nonsense. If the artists want to do that themselves, then awesome. Clint Black & Ward Davis out now . If they are too overpowering, I tune them out altogether (literally). Cookie. Is she really helping anything? Anyway it is quite cathartic to see the feminists get their panties into a bunch over something this trivial. "Watch the World Die" follows the prolific Jinks' dual album projects in fall of 2019. She continues: Half my people are Republicans, half of them are Democrats, and I always joke that Im just a hypocrat and in a way I kind of am. I dont need Tim McGraw to stump for Democratic policies, anymore than I need Toby Keith to stump for Trumps policies. 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 suppose my sarcastic dig did make me sound flippant, but his comment that the left have the best songwriters was outrageous to my ear. Cash and Haggard were plenty political in their day. January 26, 2017 @ The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Im a relatively new fan of country music, about a year or two. So Im not sure its fair to judge them on political merits. All Rights reserved. Acca Dacca Donald Trump will screw the rural disenfranchised maybe more than he will screw anyone. Well leave that to the magazine and RollingStone.com.. January 26, 2017 @ There was backlash against Southern Family? Dont look a Muslims as a monolith. People are complex and dont all fit into neat little boxes. Ive heard similar concerns from others, and Im definitely listening. I thought the days of selling snake oil would be over, but I guess not. But we could get along a little better if we tried a little harder.. All rights reserved. We're Here to Help. "GET IN LINE for this show and gain preferred access for up to (4) tickets! I totally respect that you want to support companies aligned with your values. That is the point. After Unchecked Aggression broke up, he went back to basics and started writing country songs on an acoustic guitar. Country singer Cody Jinks will perform for the first time at the 2023 RodeoHouston. "We are very excited to announce the Foo Fighters and Green Day as headliners at our Veterans Park festival location," Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO of Harley-Davidson, said in a statement. [19] The album was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas. That said, I dont believe any of mans governments are very good. They are individuals, and it would be ignorance. I can listen to album/song or read a book without paying for it. In other words, you could have voted for Hillary Clinton, a third party candidate, or not voted at all. February 13, 2017 @ By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. You think these artists will honor your request to just ignore the call to action if theyre fine with Trump? But I dont see no reason for me to get involved in political fights. January 26, 2017 @ A Cody Jinks show offers solidarity. His album After the Fire was released on . 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. But youre actually not a political person. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. She became a big star by making herself into a cult figure, representing a constituency (e.g. 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). So I dont endorse any political party. Just see some of the comments regarding Sturgill playing Call to Arms on SNL. Do you have any articles/sources I could peruse? January 27, 2017 @ If you are on the scalper list, you will be removed. 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. 12:31 pm. [14] He began to develop his own sound in an EP, Blacksheep, which was released in 2013. Even the NFL has suffered this season, and though some have surmised that politics isnt to blame because the lack of viewership extended until after the election, this is a shortsighted view. Cheers. Music has been my respite and salve from all of the politics and acrimony and bullying musicians into expressing a political opinion seems dangerous, misguided and hypocritical. Looking for a Friend 3. For some reason, the country music artist that jumped into my mind when hearing about this article is Marty Stuart. But I can see how the article can be interpreted as solely wanting the latter, which isnt exactly something I think is a good idea for the reasons you said. (and yes obviously people should educate themselves before speaking up, but I know teachers who voted for Trump & hate Devos, and all the country stars who said nice things about Cody Allen, could speak up against the anti-LGBT bills in Texas, etc). In fact Ive been both surprised and somewhat impressed that the vast majority of country music artists have chosen to remain on the sidelines throughout this political shit storm out of respect for their fans, the political process, and their place in it. January 26, 2017 @ Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. [12] He began to release albums in the country genre in 2008. I dont think so. 11:58 am. I agree wholeheartedly. Trig, I gotta give you props for NOT being political in this article. 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. At least not publicly. 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