Yes, there are good country songs out there

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 13 Aug 2001 8:43 pm

A few weeks ago, I heard a writer from Nashville named Austin Cunningham perform this song (as yet unrecorded). It's definitely "country". The title is "George Jones and Jesus", and this is the chorus:

George Jones and Jesus are heroes of mine
One is only human, the other one divine
When I could not find a friend
O found out that I had two
George Jones and jesus pulled me through

Right now, Austin is playing guitar for a new group called The Bakers. They're a mother/daughter (the daughter is 19, and the mom's probably in her early 40's). They're similar to The Wilkinsons, but more country than that. Watch out for them soon. Should have a single and album out later in the year.

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons

Fred Ermentrout · Post by **Fred Ermentrout** » 15 Aug 2001 11:23 am

I heard a version of this (killer) song on a demo by a guy named Lance Miller. I was under the impression that Lance had written it. He sure sang the hell out of it at any rate! Mighty fine singer/songwriter and he'll be performing at Fred's Dance Hall in Carbondale, Illinois this Saturday, August 18. If you're a fan of pure country music and are in the area, check him out for sure.

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 15 Aug 2001 1:09 pm

I've got Austin Cunningham performing it on videotape, so I'll have to watch it again and see what he says. He may very well have mentioned a co-writer. Then again, he may have simply neglected to mention the co-writer. I've seen songwriters do that before -- one time they'll mention the co-writer, other times just say they co-wrote it, and other times just say that they wrote it.

You're right, though, it's a killer song.

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 16 Aug 2001 8:31 pm

I like Kenny Chesney's(sp) Tin Man.----bb

Fred Ermentrout · Post by **Fred Ermentrout** » 19 Aug 2001 7:47 am

This was indeed co-written by Austin and Lance. Hats off to both these guys for a mighty fine country tune, and here's hoping this one makes it to the masses.

TomP · Post by **TomP** » 20 Aug 2001 5:48 pm

Great country songs! Country as a fishin' worm.

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-Tom www.tompowell.org