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Post by gonecountry on Jun 2, 2014 19:16:48 GMT -5
1. Keith Anderson - I'll never understand how this guy lost his contract. First Album goes Gold. Three top 10 hits from the first two albums plus 3 more Top 40's, though his last two single releases were admittedly duds. I routinely hear his songs on the radio. Loved his music. Loved his voice. Found him to be quite unique.
2. Dirt Drifters - first, and only, album was incredible. I think they broke up. What a shame.
3. Greg Bates - seriously, his first song is Top 5. His second song (Fill in the Blank, which I thought was great, fizzles). He gets an EP released and then he's dropped - all within the course of a year. What a fickle business. Great development of talent, BIG Machine subsidiary!
4. Josh Turner - What?!? he's still recording?!? You wouldn't know it by the frequency of album releases or the number of singles he's able to squeak out. Love Josh. He must be methodical, because Toby outproduces Josh by 3 to 1.
Who would you like to see get a contract again?
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 2, 2014 19:34:17 GMT -5
^ Josh is still with MCA. And to answer you're question on why Keith lost his record deal with Columbia, four words..."Somebody Needs A Hug". Awful song and awful single choice. "Adaliene" being left as an album track is unforgivable. His debut album was great outside of "Wrap Around".
My top 5:
1. Carolina Rain (they needed to be on a bigger label. Equity did their best but it was just too much to overcome. Never did not like a single song I heard from these guys. Great harmonies and great songwriting)
2. Blaine Larsen (did I miss something here? He had a great voice, a knack for songwriting, and he was super young and still is)
3. Katrina Elam (basically just what I said about Blaine. Great vocals, great songwriter and she's gorgeous)
4. Jeff Bates (he actually had painfully slow climbs up the charts during his first album. Then "Good People" tanked and that was the beginning of the end. What a classic country voice)
5. The Farm (they will probably going to release new music soon on a smaller label but I hate how one single only peaks at #37 and they get dropped 6 months later)
Honorable mention: Greg Bates, Walker Hayes, Brice Long, Amy Dalley, Wade Bowen (Sea Gayle/BNA contract), Whiskey Falls, Rebecca Lynn Howard, SHeDaisy)
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Post by Kat5Kind on Jun 2, 2014 19:37:47 GMT -5
Greg Bates, by far. They never should have dropped him!
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Post by McCreerian on Jun 2, 2014 19:43:47 GMT -5
K.T. Oslin!! After seeing her show in Franklin last October, she still has it! The voice, emotion, stage presence, and is still writing! I would love nothing more than 1 great album from her! At 72 K.T. is still on fire musically!
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Post by vamp111 on Jun 2, 2014 20:27:30 GMT -5
Sunny Sweeney and Greg Bates.
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Post by carriekins on Jun 2, 2014 20:29:44 GMT -5
Sunny Sweeney and Greg Bates. All this. |
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Jun 2, 2014 22:29:12 GMT -5
SHeDAISY. Also, SHeDAISY. Did I mention SHeDAISY?
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jun 3, 2014 0:37:52 GMT -5
Jo Dee Messina, though with another label instead of Curb. I'm glad she got out of that one, but it does suck that she has no shot at getting back on radio because I think she could have some more hits yet.
Ashton Shepherd is another big one. Her first two albums are fantastic and her voice and music style are desperately needed in the industry today much like a female version of Easton Corbin.
Deana Carter as well. She's one of my all-time favorites and I always felt like her career should've panned out much better than it did after such a promising start. On that note, add Gretchen Wilson as well for the same reasons.
Luckily all of these artists have put out indie records in the last couple years, but their presence on the radio and lack of success that can only come from having a bigger label is unfortunate.
I also strongly agree with the mentions of Sunny Sweeney and SHeDAISY. <3
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Post by Steven on Jun 3, 2014 3:24:51 GMT -5
It's 3:25 AM so my brain is dead. Therefore, only one artist comes to mind right now. That artist is Blaine Larsen. The dude was a very solid songwriter and had a killer voice for his age. ''How Do You Get That Lonely'' gets me every time.
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Post by mairy on Jun 3, 2014 16:53:46 GMT -5
Rachel Proctor
And I agree with SHeDAISY too.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 3, 2014 20:47:41 GMT -5
Keith Harling. One of my all-time favorite artists.
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Post by phil1996 on Jun 3, 2014 21:32:26 GMT -5
Jamey Johnson, Keith Anderson, Greg Bates.
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Post by ryanroberts on Jun 4, 2014 2:54:42 GMT -5
Dirt Drifters, Ray Scott, Jeff Bates ( loved Good People), Keith Anderson, Troy Olsen ( Why this guy isn't a success is beyond me. Modern traditional sound thats unique!), Greg Bates, Bradley Gaskin, Jacob Lyda should've had a better shot and some of the canadian artists like Dean Brody and The Road Hammers I thought were great. If I had to go back to the 90s I'm surprised a Wade Hayes, Rick Trevino, and Tracy Byrd didn't have Tracy lawrence and Clay Walker like staying power at the very least.
**EDIT**
add Lane Turner and Western Underground ( Ledoux's old band that still tours)
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 7, 2014 15:01:36 GMT -5
I decided to list a bunch I came up with. 50 to be exact. :)
1. Carolina Rain
2. Blaine Larsen
3. Katrina Elam
4. Jeff Bates
5. The Farm
6. Brice Long
7. Greg Bates
8. Amy Dalley
9. Keith Anderson
10. Walker Hayes
11. Whiskey Falls
12. SHeDaisy
13. Rebecca Lynn Howard
14. Wade Bowen
15. Blue County
16. Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband
17. Hot Apple Pie
18. Hanna-McEuen
19. Trent Willmon
20. Brain McComas
21. Trent Tomlinson
22. Warren Brothers
23. Jimmy Wayne
24. Jennifer Hanson
25. Rushlow/Tim Rushlow/Rushlow Harris
26. Bomshel
27. Sarah Buxton
28. Gary Nichols
29. Donovan Chapman
30. Aaron Lines
31. Steve Azar
32. Van Zant
33. Sarah Johns
34. Dusty Drake
35. Flynnville Train
36. James Otto
37. Cole Deggs and the Lonesome
38. Jamey Johnson
39. Carters Chord
40. Jace Everett
41. Catherine Britt
42. Jessica Andrews
43. Kellie Coffey
44. Josh Gracin
45. Shannon Lawson
46. Troy Olsen
47. Rockie Lynne
48. Megan Mullins
49. Danielle Peck
50. Lila McCann
Some of these may have smaller deals, and if they do then I wish they had major label deals again. ;)
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Post by onebuffalo on Jun 7, 2014 16:04:10 GMT -5
I decided to list a bunch I came up with. 50 to be exact. :) 1. Carolina Rain 2. Blaine Larsen 3. Katrina Elam 4. Jeff Bates 5. The Farm 6. Brice Long 7. Greg Bates 8. Amy Dalley 9. Keith Anderson 10. Walker Hayes 11. Whiskey Falls 12. SHeDaisy 13. Rebecca Lynn Howard 14. Wade Bowen 15. Blue County 16. Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband 17. Hot Apple Pie 18. Hanna-McEuen 19. Trent Willmon 20. Brain McComas 21. Trent Tomlinson 22. Warren Brothers 23. Jimmy Wayne 24. Jennifer Hanson 25. Rushlow/Tim Rushlow/Rushlow Harris 26. Bomshel 27. Sarah Buxton 28. Gary Nichols 29. Donovan Chapman 30. Aaron Lines 31. Steve Azar 32. Van Zant 33. Sarah Johns 34. Dusty Drake 35. Flynnville Train 36. James Otto 37. Cole Deggs and the Lonesome 38. Jamey Johnson 39. Carters Chord 40. Jace Everett 41. Catherine Britt 42. Jessica Andrews 43. Kellie Coffey 44. Josh Gracin 45. Shannon Lawson 46. Troy Olsen 47. Rockie Lynne 48. Megan Mullins 49. Danielle Peck 50. Lila McCann Some of these may have smaller deals, and if they do then I wish they had major label deals again. ;) I'll bet you can come up with another fifty! Dang, Scott Borchetta should start another label and call it the Great Unsigned Label. |
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Post by bigfan101 on Jun 7, 2014 18:28:23 GMT -5
^ that's not a bad idea lol
Jessica Andrews would be my choice. Still not sure how she didn't become huge. Beautiful, interesting voice an arguably her blandest song becomes her only hit. She also left stellar songs on all her albums which is probably why she didn't hit :/
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 7, 2014 18:30:22 GMT -5
^ that's not a bad idea lol I will throw Jessica Andrews in. Still not sure how she didn't become huge. I put Jessica at #42.  Two comeback attempts were hampered by bad single choices. "The Marrying Kind" wasn't the best choice for a lead, then they rushed out "Summer Girl" in the middle of Summer. Then in 2008, "Everything" wasn't that good IMO, especially for a lead single. |
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Post by bigfan101 on Jun 7, 2014 19:33:11 GMT -5
^ that's not a bad idea lol I will throw Jessica Andrews in. Still not sure how she didn't become huge. I put Jessica at #42. Two comeback attempts were hampered by bad single choices. "The Marrying Kind" wasn't the best choice for a lead, then they rushed out "Summer Girl" in the middle of Summer. Then in 2008, "Everything" wasn't that good IMO, especially for a lead single. I fixed it  I loved her albums though. I am shocked no one else has picked up "When Gentry Plays Guitar" |
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Post by someguy on Jun 7, 2014 19:47:41 GMT -5
Trisha Yearwood (though I suspect that will change with Pearl Records when Garth finally gets going)
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Post by bigdubbleu on Jun 12, 2014 10:51:27 GMT -5
Hal Ketchum
Jason Sellers
Jon Randall
Clay Davidson
Jenny Simpson
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 13, 2014 9:55:19 GMT -5
Hal Ketchum Jason Sellers Jon Randall Clay Davidson Jenny Simpson Is Jason Sellers the guy who sang "That's Not Her Picture"? |
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 13, 2014 11:56:41 GMT -5
Hal Ketchum Jason Sellers Jon Randall Clay Davidson Jenny Simpson Is Jason Sellers the guy who sang "That's Not Her Picture"? Yes, but it was never a single. The song was also cut by John Michael Montgomery for his Brand New Me album. That's a Bill Anderson co-write as well. Jason didn't even write it which is of course his calling card now and days. |
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 13, 2014 13:38:20 GMT -5
Is Jason Sellers the guy who sang "That's Not Her Picture"? Yes, but it was never a single. The song was also cut by John Michael Montgomery for his Brand New Me album. That's a Bill Anderson co-write as well. Jason didn't even write it which is of course his calling card now and days. That's the only song I heard of him. My dad had his cd and listened to that song all the time. He had a good voice from what little I heard of him. |
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 13, 2014 19:57:18 GMT -5
My favorite Hal song is actually "Just This Side Of Heaven" which died at #45 on R&R in early 2006. |
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Post by kw9461 on Jun 16, 2014 18:19:48 GMT -5
1. Blaine Larsen (too bad he gave up on the industry, he was just too damn good not to get another deal somewhere down the line)
2. Pat Green (never understood how Wave On Wave did so well, but his other excellent songs could never reach the top 10)
3. Greg Bates (fingers crossed he'll get a deal soon)
4. Carolina Rain (basically a great 90's band that came around a decade too late)
5. SHeDAISY (one of many victims of Lyric Street's ineptitude)
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Post by recjus85 on Jun 18, 2014 0:52:07 GMT -5
If one of these does have a contract somewhere, sorry lol. Haven't listen to much 'new' 'country' lately lol...
1. Blaine Larsen (Still say Lips Of A Bottle should have been released!!!!!)
2. Brad Martin (Before I knew Better was great, as was the whole album)
3. Jimmy Wayne (maybe he's still around?)
4. Rachel Proctor (Me and Emily was fantastic)
5. Jennifer Hanson
6. Jeff Bates
7. Rebecca Lynn Howard
8. Katrina Elam (loved Love Is)
9. Blue County
10. SHeDAISY (goes without saying)
Plus many other that have also been mentioned
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