Mary Gauthier // #MaryGauthier //

Just Say She's A Rhymer
[album Mercy Now, 2005]

//via // #LostHighwayRecords #UMGRecordings //

#buzzingroom #music #bandcamp #MaryGauthier #MercyNow #JustSaySheIsARhymer #HarlanHoward

link bandcamp: https://marygauthier.bandcamp.com/track/just-say-shes-a-rhymer

Willie Nelson, I Don’t Know A Thing About Love, 2023 on Legacy

The missing subtitle here is “the songs of Harlan Howard” – the primary songwriter on all these tracks. It’s a great collection, released on the 23rd anniversary of Howard’s death in 2002. Artwork is by Micah Nelson (aka Particle Kid).

My copy is the VMP vinyl edition (which also seems to be the only vinyl edition) on “blue […]

#2020s #2023 #HarlanHoward #Legacy #MicahNelson #ParticleKid #vinyl #vinylMePlease #vinylcollection #WillieNelson

https://wp.me/p4tTZ-6ql

Another GREAT review from Sam C. Mac...

Texas son Willie Nelson tips his hat to a fellow country legend 🎸 🎤

Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend
With 'I Don't Know a Thing about Love,' Willie dusts off the songbook of a Nashville Hall-of-Famer.

#Music #WillieNelson #HarlanHoward #CountryMusic

#SamCMac @Chron

https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/willie-nelson-love-17816847.php

Get ready to dive into the controversy surrounding Maren Morris's debut single, "My Church" from her album Hero (2016). At first glance, the lyrics and musical content of the song might seem harmless enough, fitting snugly within the societal and religious traditions of the Southern United States. But as we all know, first impressions can be deceiving.

Some country music purists were quick to lament the introduction of pop, rock, hip hop, and other musical elements into what they consider to be a narrower definition of country music. While Morris's music may incorporate some of these elements, "My Church" is firmly rooted in country music tradition. The song's 4/4 meter, simple rhythms, and pentatonic melody all fit squarely within Harlan Howard's "three chords and the truth."

So why was "My Church" so controversial? Well, it turns out that the combination of its lyrics, music, and imagery from the music video caused quite a stir. The song's references to church, redemption, and country music icons like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash rubbed some people the wrong way. And let's not forget the long, therapeutic drives listening to country music - a sentiment that struck a chord with some listeners and raised eyebrows with others.

Despite the controversy, "My Church" was a hit, and it's not hard to see why. The song's catchy melody and singable lyrics make it a perfect addition to any country music playlist. So, whether you're a die-hard country music fan or someone who just appreciates a good tune, give "My Church" a listen and decide for yourself if it deserves all the fuss.

https://youtu.be/ouWQ25O-Mcg

https://iaspmjournal.net/index.php/IASPM_Journal/article/download/1133/1907/8687

#countrymusic #marenmorris #chords #southern #hankwilliams #johnnycash #music #countrymusic #musicvideo #harlanhoward #music #composition #lyrics #playlist #church #melody

“Three #chords and the #truth.”

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-#CountryMusic defined by #Nashville songwriter #HarlanHoward 🎶 #WSJ, “Review”