The Steel Guitar Forum

I couldn't believe Kenny Rogers pulled the
steel on "Buy me a Rose". Bruce Boutons'steel playing on that cut MAKES the song!!

Rayman:
I watched some of that farce,but when some
chicks won over Alan Jackson i turned the tv
off.Wanted to hear some steel guitar,guess
ill play mine.

Wayne

I guess Algore knew how bad the awards show was going to be. That would explain all the sighing, grunting, and groaning during the debate.



I listened to part of the show while I was driving home from K-Mart. Who did the hot pseudo-gospel number?

Lee, from South Texas

I really made an effort to watch the awards show. Fifteen minutes of it was all I could stand.I thought that the "C" in "CMA" stood for country.It's kind of like the second "N" in "TNN" used to stand for Nashville.At least they are changing that and not trying to kid anybody anymore.

Country AM radio music...70's rock with a twangy voice.With very few exceptions.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by marley hay on 04 October 2000 at 07:57 PM.]</p></FONT>

I've had it on all evening...so far I've liked Merle, Charley and Faron...the rest of this, I really don't know what to think. Kind of embarassing to tell people you like country music, humph, bah, humbug...Pat

I watched it, it wasn't so bad. I wish Alan Jackson had won entertainer of the year and Paul Franklin musician of the year but they didn't so I'll have to tune in again next year and see who wins those categories. I was especially glad to see Charlie Pride and Faron Young inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Both were long over due and I wish that Faron had been alive to see it. Merle was looking older but aren't we all! Kenny Rogers never impressed me so I passed over him. Tim McGraw must have forgotten his steel player as I didn't see him. Vince was too serious this year and Reba didn't do bad with her song. It was a nice break from COPS and the FBI Files.

Very few decent moments.
Brad Paisley and his own band.
Hall of Fame inductions(Charlie Pride was very emotionel)

Worst moments
REBA and her choriograthy( not a change for the better)


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Janice "Busgal" Brooks
ICQ 44729047

I like to have an open mind, and I do try to understand. But, the opening number of the show could not be considered "Country" by ANYONE on GOD'S green earth. Oh yes, it was "showy", and "hip", and slickly produced, and was meant to appeal to all races, religions, ages, etc.. But, it simply wasn't "Country" by ANY stretch of the imagination...PERIOD...don't argue...you'll lose!

All in all, the show reflected what we hear on most radio stations...a little "country". I have been asked to be "kind", so I won't comment about more artists and songs. The only other general statement I will make is that you could tell it was close to Halloween by the costumes that many "STARS" on stage were wearing. Well over half of them looked patently ridiculous. (Even the kids were laughing at them!)

My hat's off, though, to George Strait, who CONSISTENTLY shows class and taste in the way he dresses and acts. Clint Black does well in this area too.

This show should bring many more comments!

I must add the musician award was disappointing because of a mere mention to Hargus Robbins! Musicians are looked over to much! Theresa
Regardless of country!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 04 October 2000 at 08:48 PM.]</p></FONT>

"Insink" they're my favorite Country Group.....

A female vocalist (real country) who shall remain nameless once remarked that CMA stood for "Country My A#%!"
That about says it all.

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Hey, at least George and Allen won. As for the rest of it...Uff Da!
Bob Carlson

What a great pity from years gone by....
my.......... how times have changed.

Whatever "suck" means, that was totaly it!!!!

Bob Mainwaring. Z.Bs. and other weird things.

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I rarely ever watch award shows, but i made the effort to watch this one, and did so from the beginning 'til Eric Heatherly's segway to a commercial(about 2hrs). I believe i saw a lot more Country than i expected. Heard steel about 4 or 5 times, including the Elmo commercial(LOL). I was not moved by the strictly pop stuff. But i will say that the back to back songs by SheDaisy and Sarah Evens demonstrated how music can be modernized but still have a Country base. The highlight for me was seeing Brad Paisley "twang it up". I could have listened to his band go on for the rest of the show.

There was an obvious tension between traditionalists and "new country" supporters... even an attempt at telling the former that time has past them by(Things Change). Right after every time Tim McGraw sang the hook you heard a guitar chord crunch. I think it was inappropriate.

All in all i felt entertained. I thought the various styles were mixed well into the show.

One final remark: During the whole time i watched nothing made a bigger impact on me than Brad Paisley's segment and subsequent award. I felt there was a message in there. His presense was bigger than any other performer within the two hours i watched.

SheDaisy should be embarassed to sing so far out of key. This was not the first time I heard this happen, we opened for them at "The Phoenix 4th Of July" event and I thought they were just having a bad day. After hearing them on the award show, all I can say is "Another One Bites The Dust!"
JR

It was a nice slick show with mostly pop themes to attract the so called buying public, but why since CD sales are off??

Steel guitar was very sparse and they even did away with the steel for Charlie Pride's segment.

The musician's award to Hargus obviously was because he is retiring. He's a great picker and been around for a long time but his announced retirement probably had a lot to do with it.

I switched over to the baseball game quite a bit during the singing (e.g. Kenny Rogers, Tim, Faith).

Being a "D.O.M." I did notice the modern attire a lot of the women wore.

It was good to see Leann Spears on the show, or was that Leann Aguilera?<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Danny Bentley on 05 October 2000 at 05:02 AM.]</p></FONT>

They say a picture's worth a thousand words.Did you hear the Tarzan call imitation in some of the females voices. Jo-Dee Mesina mow there is a Country Singer.Yep the future of the Steel guitar looks like it's in good hand's.Norm Hamlet made a statement at the ISGC that for thirty years he did intros and turnarounds. Now the Recording industry is using steel as a"token" instrument.As far as answering Toby Kieth "what do you think of me now"?Not enough to buy that piece of $hit song.I am thrilled that Faron and Charley were inducted into the "Hall of fame".Greatly deserved. Knowing Faron like I knew him he might have looked around and said" Stick this up your (expletive).But He is there and now if only Webb Pierce could get in while there is still a Country fan that remembers him. At least there was no Dick (having a new facelift)Clark.CMA awards.Crappy Music Awards same thing.

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CJC

Wasn't it amazing how much attention was directed to effects,Smoke Bombs,lights and the addition of dancers and cheerleaders to the show?Very little spotlight on the musicians and probably Steel Guitars were visible for 30 seconds in the whole show. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.

Watched 2 hours worth,only saw three steel players in the aloted time,no closeups,no solos,it did look like Loyld Maines with the Dixie Chicks in the shadows.Everyone was wearing punkrock black outfits. The 12year old kid had the best voice maybe he will be Country Musics Savior. The steel guitar is becoming obsolete with the promoters whats next, Fat Women!

<SMALL>Steel guitar was very sparse and they even did away with the steel for Charlie Pride's segment.</SMALL>

Were we watching the same show, Jack? I thought the Charlie Pride segment sounded like little more than some rhythm tracks with a with a little steel thrown in. In fact, I was wondering who was playing.

yeah- the riffs on Kiss an Angel were off the 45 and Kawliga was almost note for note off Panther Hall... who was the staff steeler?