Radio Then vs Radio Now

For those who make the argument that country radio is no better or worse now than it was in the past, that county radio has always had an overabundance of pop-country, and that anyone seeking real country has always had to find it somewhere besides the radio, I present this.

The following artists had number one hits for the majority of time and chart position held in their given year. 

Monday Morning Memes: Brantley, Batman, etc.

From @BDH_Band

Co-Writers to Crappiness of Song Ratio?

I realize this argument only works in a vacuum, so take this graphic with a grain of salt. 

Many classic songs were written by 2-3 people and on the flip side,
"Achy Breaky Heart" was written by Don Von Tress alone.

Still….

Sunday Mornin' Music: Loretta Lynn

Sunday Mornin' Music: Loretta Lynn

No, THIS is Country Music

Top 10 (Country Music-related) Things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

10. That there aren't two Jason Aldeans. Oh wait…. That there aren't three Jason Aldeans.

09. Jamey Johnson

08. That Colt Ford isn't getting much airplay (yet)

07. Elizabeth Cook

06. iPods/satellite radio so we don't have to hear this if we don't want to

05. Ray Wylie Hubbard

04. That radio will have to stop playing "If I Die Young" eventually

03. That Willie, Merle, Ray Price and Loretta are still with us

(this is #1 in spirit if not digit)

02. Hellbound Glory

01. That Gary Levox isn't coming to our Thanksgiving dinner

FWC&G: Loretta Lynn