*Chris Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) CHRIS' HONORARY WRITE-UP : LORETTA LYNN Often referred to as the Queen of Country Music - like many legends that came before and after her - Loretta Lynn has a career that spans almost six decades with 46 studio albums to her name as a solo artists - the first one being released in 1963 with her most recent one released in 2021, with many of them being critically acclaimed for her country. On top of releasing an impressive number of studio albums, she has also received a multitude of singles - a total of 86 singles, to be exact - with 16 of these singles climbing all the way to the top of the chart. And she also released 10 albums as part of her work with Conway Twitty with 4 of these albums charting at the top of the Country albums chart, and 13 singles with 5 of them being #1 hits for them both. But we cannot talk about Loretta without talking about her groundbreaking role in Country music - wether it be for her singing, her storytelling, breaking barriers after barriers, and of course, inspiring many generations of country singers. But most importantly in her career was her pushing the boundaries in country music, especially a genre often seen as the conservative genre, and this despite her considering herself conservative. She went on to sing about stuff that were important to women and they were important to Loretta, in return - sex, unfiltered love, philandering husbands and their persistent mistresses, birth control, repeated childbirth, double standards, and being a widow. At the time, the things mentioned were certainly not important enough for country radio but she still fought & ensure it was heard by her audience - nothing has changed much in that regards ; She even faced blacklisting and some of her songs being banned by Country radio. Despite all the challenges that she faced in her professional career & personal life, she has became one of the most legendary country singer in the business. She is seen as a legend for many reasons, but for many female country singers, she is best known for having the success as her male counterpart : She was the first female to have a gold single, and the first one to be awarded the Entertainer of the Year at the CMA & ACM - she has since went on to becoming one of the most awarded female country recording artist. However, the most important accolades that she has received is certainly being a member of the Grand Ole Opry, inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In term of her music, she is been known for the following songs : "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)", "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)", "Coal Miner's Daughter", "The Pill", "One's On The Way", "Rated X", "You're Looking at Country", "Dear Uncle Sam", "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man", "Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)", and "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl". I certainly respect that her voice / style may not be for everyone, but as I've stated before, Loretta Lynn is the definition of country music and without her, I am not sure we would have many of our modern country superstars. And now, here's some of my personal favourite of Loretta - all of them being her singles as I am more familiar of them than the rest of her material. Also I just want to post this recitation of "Coal Miner's Daughter" because it's truly special to hear her recite the lyrics rather than singing them: Edited September 2, 2022 by *Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Great write-up on Loretta Chris! In addition to all her accomplishments, I love that she’s still going as recently as a couple years ago: I love Don’t Come Home a Drinkin and Louisiana Woman Mississippi Man from her also! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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~Tom~ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Ashley Monroe Ashley Monroe is from Knoxville, Tenneessee and was born in 1986. She has released five albums and three EPs, as well as three albums with the Pistol Annies (with Miranda Lambert and Angeleena Presley), with Satisfied and I Don't Want To being her highest-charting songs. I Don't Want To featired Ronnie Dunn of the duo Brooks & Dunn, or Boring & Dull as I prefer to think of them. I first came to know of her through her song Pony as I posted above, but her song (and album) The Blade is also a standout. A good spot for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Also I didn't post it in my write-up, but The Blade is really a great song and easily my favorite from her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) Actually surprised that Ashley lasted as long as she did. I will post some of my favourite songs of hers - won't be posting the videos to not make this page slower than it is Like a Rose : Like a Rose Two Weeks Late Used Weed Instead of Roses The Blade : The Blade Bombshell Has Anybody Ever Told You Dixie Mayflowers Sparrow: Oprhan Hands on You Mother's Daugther Rita She Wakes Me Up Edited September 2, 2022 by *Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 An incredible singer-songwriter & an authentic storyteller, Tiera Kennedy is a breath of fresh air in the genre. With her incredible voice, Tiera Kennedy is seen as one of the rising star in the genre after the release of "Found it In You" - an incredible song - and being signed to Valory Music Co. - a sister label to Big Machine Records. I am absolutely looking forward to seeing what she has in stores for us after songs like "Found It In You" and "Not Your Girl" ; For those who haven't heard it, here's "Found It In You": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Carlene Carter Carlene Carter is an American country music singer and songwriter from Gallatin, Tennessee. Carlene is the daughter of June Carter Cash & Carl Smith. Her mother June is in the game, so will someone cut June right after or will she stay? We shall see what happens. Carlene Carter has been active in the country scene since 1978 where she has released 12 albums and 22 singles throughout her career. Some of her albums include: Carlene Carter, Musical Shapes, C'est C Bon , Little Love Letters, Stronger, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies and others. Of Carlene's singles, she has songs such as: "Do It in a Heartbeat," "Old Photographs," "Meant It for a Minute," "I Fell in Love," "Come On Back," "Every Little Thing," "I Love You 'Cause I Want To," "He Will Be Mine," "Little Black Train" and more. I'm not sure what Carlene's biggest or most well-known song is as I've seen a few of them have peaked at #3 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart. I will post "Every Little Thing" as that song has the most views on Youtube from what I'm seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKalie Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Maren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Diana Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Maren Morris is A ICON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 JA got dropped by his publicist. We love to see it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKalie Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 minute ago, *Chris said: JA got dropped by his publicist. We love to see it! Yup I saw that. I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did given everything he put them through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKalie Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 I ordered one of these shirts to wear at her concert in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Diana Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 can we all collectively agree to place Jason in last place when we get to the male version of this? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 minute ago, *Diana said: can we all collectively agree to place Jason in last place when we get to the male version of this? He has some competition like Morgan Wallen for that though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKalie Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, ~Tom~ said: He has some competition like Morgan Wallen for that though! Yeah... While Jason is awful I think Morgan is probably a little worse so they can go 1 2 like Gabby and Raelynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKalie Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 June Carter Cash Wally asked for this in his write up so I will deliver it I supppose. June Carter Cash was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. A five-time Grammy award-winner, she was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash. Prior to her marriage to Cash, she was professionally known as June Carter. Carter Cash won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Diana Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Kacey Chambers Sorry no Kacey is winning this game if Kacey Musgraves can't so Kasey Chambers it is time for you to go. I am not sure I have ever heard of her so it is pretty amazing she made it this far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Very pleased Kasey made it this far, whether it was from people not knowing who she was or not. I’ll post more favorites of hers later, but this song of hers I first heard on the Sopranos and remains my top favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorkat Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 The Wreckers The Wreckers were country music duo Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp. They released their debut album called Stand Still, Look Pretty in 2006. It had a #1 single, "Leave the Pieces". They split in 2008 to work on their solo careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 OOOH RIGHT. I totally forgot Michelle Branch had a country duo out years ago. I remember The Wreckers but forgot all about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 1 hour ago, QueenKalie said: June Carter Cash Again, surprised that she made it as far as she did - if I had it my way, she wouldn't have outlasted some of the other legends. I am not too familiar with her materials but always enjoyed these two from her: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, taylorkat said: The Wreckers Michelle Branch, an icon! Surprised that they made it this far in the rankdown with their short career. My two faves always been: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 With most of the big names + favorites cut thus far, we're bound to have a lot of these ~surprised/shocked they made it this far~ reactions to those that are getting cut now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, *Wallace said: With most of the big names + favorites cut thus far, we're bound to have a lot of these ~surprised/shocked they made it this far~ reactions to those that are getting cut now. Mine are mainly pleasantly surprise - not a bad thing, just impressed that they made it this far as they weren't on my radar at the start of the rankdown to place as high as they did 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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