CMA New York

Doug Childress · From: Orange, Texas

CMA - drugs, sex, rock and roll

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

CMA- It was more Traditonal Country than in previous years and I'm happy New York invited us.

I didn't agree with all the winners.
Hey, we can't have everything!

Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

CMA-- Country My A**!

John Ummel · From: Arlington, WA.

I was disappointed that Brad Paisley got snubbed. I guess he needs a little more sleeze in his stuff. Allison Kraus has more real country music in her little finger than Leanne Womack could even pack into that gross green dress. Glen Campbell looked GREAT. Martina's "Help Me Make It..."
was nice, nice steel. George showed his respect for his band, as did Allan Jackson. Why didn't Brad's GREAT band perform?

Roger Francis · From: kokomo,Indiana, USA

I believe it's called PMA now, POP MUSIC AWARDS, was'nt enough country to call it CMA

Jack Francis · From: Queen Creek, Arizona, USA

Well I gues the Francis boys are in agreement...That was country???

It looked as though they told the ladies..."If were gonna sell you to these "Yankees", Your gonna hafta dress up in these tight gowns and put on the spiked high heels!"

It's just TOO obvious that they are saying to the world,,,"Hey, take a look at us, we call ourselves country but you can enjoy us cuz we're really not!"

Earnest Bovine · From: Los Angeles CA USA

The Vibe Awards were on at the same time on UPN, where the lead story is that no one was shot or stabbed at this year's show.

Mark Eaton · Posted 16 Nov 2005 8:14 am

Now, Jack: are you inferring that southern women-if it's a big special occasion-are less likely to wear tight gowns and spiked heels than Yankee women?

You have got to be kidding!

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Mark

Theresa Galbraith · From: Goodlettsville,Tn. USA

It was COUNTRY!

Randy Reeves · From: LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA

it was a surreal experience watching. Nw York city!?
I agree the dresses looked more appropriate for the Oscars. although talented LeeAnn Womack didnt look co=mfortable or geraeful in that green 'dress'.
there was an excellent moment when the PSG player did the most restrained and excellent playing. I didnt catch the woman's who was singing. now that was tasteful.
Big and Rich should be shot. how awful.

and the topper : I have never seen so many Flying V's on stage at one time.

the biggest waste of money, time and musicians;
that ridiculous moment with Elton John and Dolly doing Imagine by John Lennon. that was the cheesiest lamest arrangement Ive ever heard.

congrads to Jerry Douglas.

Mark Fasbender · Posted 16 Nov 2005 9:03 am

I watched a few minutes and then some rock band with no steel came on and I moved on to other things. Has Vince Gill lost some weight?

New York City?? Get a rope.

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Got Twang ?

Mark

[This message was edited by Mark Fasbender on 16 November 2005 at 09:04 AM.]

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Jeremy Moyers · From: Lubbock, TX

I am going to disagree with most of you and say that it was ok. Lee Ann won three awards for a rather "traditional" album and Martina sang a classic! I agree there was some acts that did not impress me as much as others, but I would not go so far as to say it was awful by anymeans. Judging from last night, it looks like more of a traditional country music may be coming back, which is what most on this forum are asking for. Correct? Sure Big and Rich are different, and you may not like them, I like thier attitudes personally, but did they win any awards? So why complain? Why point out the negative about the show when there was alot of positive. Based upon what i have read here, if it aint traditional then it aint country. Well, I for one heard more "traditional" country last night than I have in some time on an awards show.

I especially liked it when Dierks thanked all road players for what they do. That was cool.

Jeremy

Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

I couldn't get past the Montgomery Gentry wardrobe! Who dressed those guys?

Thom Ferman · From: Las Vegas, NV, USA

Sorry...I tuned out after 30 seconds of Big and Rich. Went to go practice PSG the rest of the night. Would've liked to see Martina, her new CD hasn't been off my CD player in weeks.

Thom

Buddy Griffin · From: Derwood, Maryland, USA

I liked the fact that the speeches were mercifully cut short so there was more time for music. And there was a lot of music for everyones taste. The worst performance had to be Willie and friends, I think they forgot to rehease. The only other thing that gets me is why don't they give Paul or any other steel player the musician of the year.

Carter York · From: Austin, TX [Windsor Park]

>>>I couldn't get past the Montgomery Gentry wardrobe! Who dressed those guys?<<<

Ringling Bros.?

Doug Childress · From: Orange, Texas

Folks, I stand by my original statement. What sets country music aside as an art form is the fact that it is different from the rest. What we are seeing is an attempt to become the same as another art form and thereby lose the unique characteristics which were the original. If you have a steel guitar in a rock band that's OK but it is still rock. Don't call Bluegrass people "country" because most of them will be offended. Don't call rock music "country" because I am offended.

John Steele (deceased) · From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

I wasn't offended, because I knew better than to watch.
-John

Ron Sodos · From: San Antonio, Texas USA

I flipped it on to see and watched the Sugar Babies for a second, went to throw up and shut it off. Tried again later for a bit saw Elton and had to throw up again. I should have listened to my inner self and watched Walker Texas Ranger instead.

Richard Bass · From: Sabang Beach, Philippines

Did we see the same show? I heard alot of great steel as well as a good mix of traditional and new country. Come to think about it, there seemed to be much more traditional music this year than in years past.
Richard

Kenny Drake · From: Leesburg, Virginia, USA

What steel I heard was well played and it seemed to be "up" in the mix. But what struck me most about the evening was Brad Paisley's solo performance. Nothin fancy. He sat alone on stage in front of that NY audience, played his guitar with great feeling and humbly sang his song. I wonder if, during that performance some of the other so-called Country acts silently wished they had enough talent to do the same. Brad did good last night, and he showed'em how it's suppose to be done.

Larry Robbins · From: Fort Edward, New York

Myself, I liked Brad, and Alison Karuss &
Union Station did a fine jobIMHO. But,Big &
Rich?...Bon Jovi?like I said before..
No matter how many times I vomit,...I still feel the need to hang myself!

..I think it was enough of a circus already,
didn't really need the midget to drive the point home! (bless his heart

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Bo Borland · From: South Jersey -

re Mike Browns' comment
The answer is my usual reply to hecklers.. " I see that the circus is in town!"

Richard Sinkler · From: aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana

Who was that pathetic chick with all the flames on the stage. I hate pyro in stage shows, but it was defitately the best part of her act.

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Carter D10 9p/10k, NV400

Steve Dodson · From: Sparta, Tennessee, USA

Jerry Douglas is a great player without a doubt. But to the life of me how can they give Jerry another award, with the likes of Paul Franklin. Now I don't have all the facts and figures. But from what I've seen and heard how in the world could they not award Paul Franklin Musician of the year. I could be wrong,but I am willing to say this year alone,not to mention the several years in the past Paul Franklin has been a major part of and played on more Hit Songs than Jerry Douglas has in a long time. I could be wrong,correct me if I am. I think its a shame Paul as well as a lot of other Steel players do so much for so many song's and the CMA is to Dumb to know the difference.

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