Country TwitterWIN: March '18

*some foul language*

Country TwitterFAIL: March '18

*Lots of vulgar language and offensiveness below*

(to be fair, this one was probably trolling)

3 Up 3 Down: March 2018

3 Up

Luke Bryan - Most People Are Good

What's this? Luke Bryan spoken of in a positive manner? Have you finally lost it, Trailer? Nope - a good song's a good song. This tune is simple, quaint even. It has timely and timeless lyrics. Luke does a fine job with it. On top of that, it's a country song. I know he's still got to pump out the mindless bangers to keep the arenas full, but let's at least hope he's beginning a transition to more mature fare like this winner.

A-

Cole Swindell - Break Up in the End

What's this? Cole Swindell spoken of in a positive manner? etc. 

This one is actually more of a surprise to me, since (and I'm not blustering here) this is the very first Swindell song I have liked even a little. Cole's still no crooner, but his plain-spoken voice lends this heartbreaker some gravity. Some will read the lyrics and say this is a wimpy song, but ultra vulnerable ballads like this are scattered through the careers of greats like George Strait, Vern Gosdin, and Willie Nelson. Not saying Cole should ever be mentioned in the same breath as those folks, but "Break Up in the End" is a step in the right direction.

B+

Ashley McBryde - A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega

A song like this makes you think there's still a chance to turn country radio around. It takes a look back at the missteps that end up making us stronger. Fresh, hopeful, and upbeat with a hint of sadness. And it's country. Ashley's voice is strong and memorable, and with material like this, I can't wait to hear her upcoming debut album. (Side note: my honeymoon was in Dahlonega - beautiful town and surrounding area.)

A

3 Down

Jordan Davis - Singles You Up

More of this trend of melting pot folk/R&B/pop schlock - think Sam Hunt, but not so much talking. Who says "singles you up" anyway? Lame, boring, trend-chasing, and it's a hit, of course. Nice beard, broseph.

D

David Lee Murphy & Kenny Chesney - Everything's Gonna Be Alright

What a disappointment. David Lee Murphy had a nice, albeit brief, run of good tunes in the 90s and he's a solid songwriter. Kenny, while still Kenny, can surprise you every now and then with a great tune. This one's not. It may as well be sung by Devin Davis Jordan Walker Hunt.

D+

Bebe Rexha ft. Florida-Georgia Line - Meant to Be

Yeah well. What'd you expect? This is shit. Some claim it to be a good pop song, but it's grating as hell to me. And who cares anyway? If I come home to a pig in the back yard with my dogs, I wouldn't think "What an impressive pig - I bet it could win some state fairs." No, I think "Why the hell is there a swine in my yard?" It doesn't belong.

F

WWE Country Reaction Gifs 28

Did you dump your girlfriend just

because she liked Walker Hayes?

"Kane Brown is the future of country music" 

When dad says he got tickets to

Luke Bryan for the whole family

Every time you think bro country is dead

An Old Dominion songwriting session

When some dude gets too handsy

with Sunny Sweeney at the merch booth

Chris Stapleton is about to have his first #1 hit

A salute to those responsible for

Bebe Rexha being on country radio

I Made an Ad for Florida-Georgia Line & Bebe Rexha

Good luck guys!

A Classless Lyric Parody of Bebe Rexha/FGL's "Meant to Be"

When I'll Pee

(Parody of Bebe Rexha/FGL "Meant to Be")

Bebe? Are you people on crack?

Put your shady lips on my ass

I change the station real fast, when "Meant to Be" shows on my dash

So now the ACMs is where she'll be?

That's just a waste of time

So the bathroom is where you'll find me, when FGL steps in my sight

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

No ACMs, it's not alright with me

When she's on the show

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

I don't mean to be so uptight

But there's a whole lot of country women 

who deserve that moment in the spotlight

I ain't gon' lie, ain't gon' lie

Cause I'm sick of the fake stuff, that pop grind and bump

Hey, keep it country

And I don't even care if she's beautiful

Don't matter to me

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

No ACMs, it's not alright with me

When she's on the show

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

It's not alright with me, right with me

Pop on a country show

It's not alright with me, right with me

Bebe's song is when I'll pee

Hit the bathroom

Then grab a snack

If Kane Brown's on

Maybe I won't come back

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

No ACMs, it's not alright with me

When she's on the show

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Yeah that's when I'll pee, when I'll pee when I'll pee

Bebe I don't wanna see

Be Careful What You Wish For

Really Dumb Country Music Reviews: March 2018

All reviews from a popular digital music seller.

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Jordan Davis - Singles You Up

Faith & Tim

Kane Brown

Chris Stapleton

Bebe Rexha / FGL - Meant to Be

Walker Hayes

Sam Hunt - Body Like a Back Road

Kacey Musgraves - Space Cowboy