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Post by sabre14 on Aug 16, 2015 23:02:31 GMT -5
I know y'all have discussed the improbability of him being the OTV pick, but the timing is interesting. The new single was supposed to be released in early July. Got postponed with no explanation at all. Then they release the date as 8/24. Then he announces they want to release it a week earlier, on a Monday. Maybe the same week the OTV pick is announced. Coincidence? I think it is just a coincidence. If Mercury is switching the release date for the opportunity to be selected at the next OTV artist/single, then they aren't doing a very good job of handling this single release. Now obviously I don't feel that's what they are doing; there's many factors to push a release date back and this new iHeartMedia program should not make you drastically change your initial plans just for the chance to be awarded this program. I still think it's very unlikely Scotty's their next selection anyway since his last two singles have hit the top 10. If for some reason he is then it will be another case of Craig Campbell or Dustin Lynch, but their selections since then have been brand new artists.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 16, 2015 23:25:59 GMT -5
Scotty is replying to fans on his Twitter right now. He just dropped an interesting hint...
k loves n @faultinourcraic · 3m3 minutes ago @scottymccreery this song is also out just in time for football season #rolltide
Scotty McCreery @scottymccreery · 2m2 minutes ago @faultinourcraic may have a surprise with this song for football season you would enjoy!
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Post by samsager3 on Aug 17, 2015 8:50:07 GMT -5
I love this song such a refreshing sound from Scotty and completely different that any thing he's ever done before.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 17, 2015 12:15:25 GMT -5
Scotty's hometown station WQDR in Raleigh early added the song today. No surprise there! The song is now in the top 15 on the ITunes Country chart. Wow WQDR has gone all Scotty today on their Twitter! Love the local support! Not many artists have a hometown station THIS behind them! twitter.com/947_QDR
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Post by vamp111 on Aug 17, 2015 12:50:20 GMT -5
Hope this is his first #1!
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 17, 2015 15:52:53 GMT -5
The VEVO stream
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Post by sixofone on Aug 17, 2015 16:21:56 GMT -5
Does anyone else hear Auto-Tune on his voice from 0:35-0:40, just before the first chorus?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 16:47:04 GMT -5
Does anyone else hear Auto-Tune on his voice from 0:35-0:40, just before the first chorus? Yep, probably one of the aspects that makes this "as far left as we'll go" (per Scotty). I'm not sure how anyone in their right mind can listen to an auto-tuned voice and think it sounds better than a natural one. Especially one as nice as Scotty's. Another song that has succeeded in stripping most of [ insert artist's name] from [ insert artist's name]'s music.
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Post by matty005 on Aug 17, 2015 17:14:13 GMT -5
Does anyone else hear Auto-Tune on his voice from 0:35-0:40, just before the first chorus? Yep, probably one of the aspects that makes this "as far left as we'll go" (per Scotty). I'm not sure how anyone in their right mind can listen to an auto-tuned voice and think it sounds better than a natural one. Especially one as nice as Scotty's. Another song that has succeeded in stripping most of [ insert artist's name] from [ insert artist's name]'s music. What does "far left" in terms of music even mean?
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 17, 2015 17:17:38 GMT -5
Yep, probably one of the aspects that makes this "as far left as we'll go" (per Scotty). I'm not sure how anyone in their right mind can listen to an auto-tuned voice and think it sounds better than a natural one. Especially one as nice as Scotty's. Another song that has succeeded in stripping most of [ insert artist's name] from [ insert artist's name]'s music. What does "far left" in terms of music even mean? I think Scotty meant as... Left being more "liberal" meaning more of a "mixed bag" of Pop/Rock blended in and Right is more "conservative" meaning more by the book of tradition.
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2015 18:51:11 GMT -5
Does anyone else hear Auto-Tune on his voice from 0:35-0:40, just before the first chorus? Another song that has succeeded in stripping most of [ insert artist's name] from [ insert artist's name]'s music. I think that may be a little bit harsh. This song kinda reminds me of Tim McGraw's "Real Good Man". It's in a weird key, the melody is kinda catchy but also kinda different (I'm not sure how to feel about it), and yet the finished product is undeniably country. This is a more modern sounding song than RGM of course, but I think they are comparable with the way they sound at the time of their release. I do agree that autotune is a deplorable trend. But I do not see this song as an example of an artist completely forsaking their genre and identity the way "Crash And Burn" and "Live Forever" have lately. For one thing, Scotty has had like three hits worth mentioning. In my opinion that is hardly enough to even say that he has an established identity to forsake! But also we do know from his interviews that he is making a lot of traditional country music for his new album, which means that taking Scotty out of Scotty's music is probably not the long-term intended result... This song is slightly pandering to trends, but I still hear a country song with a couple oddly modern moments.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 19:07:34 GMT -5
Oh yeah you guys are gonna enjoy this Country Perspective got a hold of this song and well it's joining the 0/10 club (for the record I agree with Country Perspective sorry)
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Post by sixofone on Aug 17, 2015 19:42:08 GMT -5
Oh yeah you guys are gonna enjoy this Country Perspective got a hold of this song and well it's joining the 0/10 club (for the record I agree with Country Perspective sorry) The Country Perspective review is spot on - pandering, "formulaic b******t" that the record label (and maybe Scotty himself??) thinks will get to #1. Between the horrid bro-country-lite lyrics and the Auto-Tune, this song is an instant station changer for me (well, I'll switch to the country folder on my USB stick).
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Post by dm2081 on Aug 17, 2015 20:13:28 GMT -5
The production sounds exactly like a FL Ga Line song, I guess this song is Scotty's attempt at Bro-country? Not sure if "Sunday mornin' with the honey biscuits" is supposed to be innuendo or not either. Anyway, this is alright, but it lacks some of the charm that other bro-country songs tend to have. I think this can be a hit for Scotty, but I don't think it'll do much for him career wise. Heck the auto tune on heavy production makes it difficult to even tell who's singing this one at times.
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Post by carriekins on Aug 17, 2015 20:18:26 GMT -5
The production sounds exactly like a FL Ga Line song, I guess this song is Scotty's attempt at Bro-country? Not sure if "Sunday mornin' with the honey biscuits" is supposed to be innuendo or not either. Anyway, this is alright, but it lacks some of the charm that other bro-country songs tend to have. I think this can be a hit for Scotty, but I don't think it'll do much for him career wise. Heck the auto tune on heavy production makes it difficult to even tell who's singing this one at times. There is literally nothing charming about bro-country. As a female, I want to spit on the faces of these idiots. It's gross. Not charming.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 17, 2015 20:46:55 GMT -5
So in this week's Aircheck for 8/31 adds it has Mo and Brantly's new songs listed but not this one. Way to drop the ball on advance notice UMG!
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Post by tim on Aug 17, 2015 21:04:13 GMT -5
I don't have much more to add other than just my opinion of this song (and not to jump on the bandwagon of posts above), but I have to agree that this song is an instant station changer. I found the country perspective review a little harsh, but seriously this is as much as ever of a pandering song from an artist who IMO is not in any of the sense traditional at all. I've never really been a fan of Scotty's, and this of course does nothing to change that opinion.
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Post by loveofmusic on Aug 17, 2015 22:25:47 GMT -5
Oh yeah you guys are gonna enjoy this Country Perspective got a hold of this song and well it's joining the 0/10 club (for the record I agree with Country Perspective sorry) The Country Perspective review is spot on - pandering, "formulaic b******t" that the record label (and maybe Scotty himself??) thinks will get to #1. Between the horrid bro-country-lite lyrics and the Auto-Tune, this song is an instant station changer for me (well, I'll switch to the country folder on my USB stick). Before this was picked as the single, the label was deciding between 2 singles. It seemed like the label wanted one song & Scotty wanted the other. It's possible that the label wanted this song. Since he's a young artist with still a relatively little track record, I can see the label picking this. I don't think that it's as bad as the review says. Is it following a "formula" & pandering? Probably, but IMO a lot of mainstream country does it. I can see this going either way. I could see this not doing well at all. But I could also see radio "lapping this up." I don't see there being an in-between on this.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 17, 2015 22:53:18 GMT -5
I like this and think it's probably his best single after "See You Tonight," though that isn't saying much because his singles as a whole are a very weak set. That said, I do like that the production of this keeps it country and I still love the way the hook is used in this. I like it a lot more than I expected to based on the earlier live performances he gave of the song that I felt were a little underwhelming, but the studio cut has me much more on-board. I love the opening instrumentation in particular and I think Scotty's vocal is solid. This really doesn't give me a bro-country vibe either, because I think the lyrics are more interesting than the bulk of those songs (and not grossly crude) and the song still sounds country to me. I really like the comparison to "Real Good Man" because I definitely get a Tim McGraw-meets-Josh Turner vibe from this one.
Also, judging from his comments and what I know about Scotty's music (particularly his sophomore record), this will be far from the best song on it. I'm expecting the new album to be full of wonderful tunes just like his last which boasted some absolutely stunning neo-traditional ballads, i.e. I think this is the kind of song Scotty needs to do well on radio right now, but nothing about this feels like it's outside of what I expect from him stylistically (because it's still solidly country through-and-through) and it doesn't sound like pandering at all to me. It's not exactly anything new thematically or lyrically, but the hook of the song ("Ain't nothin' ring like a southern belle") itself is something I find to be an interesting new offering, and for that alone I get enjoyment over what this song was going for.
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 18, 2015 0:48:23 GMT -5
The production sounds exactly like a FL Ga Line song, I guess this song is Scotty's attempt at Bro-country? Not sure if "Sunday mornin' with the honey biscuits" is supposed to be innuendo or not either. Anyway, this is alright, but it lacks some of the charm that other bro-country songs tend to have. I think this can be a hit for Scotty, but I don't think it'll do much for him career wise. Heck the auto tune on heavy production makes it difficult to even tell who's singing this one at times. I don't think this is a bro-country song and to me it definitely doesn't sound like anything FGL has recorded. If they recorded songs like this, I would love their music. Musically, I would classify this as country/rock done right. It sounds like something that could have been released many years ago, well before bro-country was even a dirty thought. Also, bro-county has a very distinct sound, and to me this just doesn't fit that sound. As for the lyrics, I actually find these to be quite clever. Songs with lyrics like this also existed before bro-country did. I absolutely love everything about the melody, vocal arrangement, instrumentation, and the production. This is undoubtedly a country song with rock elements in the instrumentation. The only thing I dislike and find utterly unnecessary here is the use of auto-tune. Scotty definitely doesn't need it and it's not even done creatively in this song. It's just blatantly slapped on there for no good reason at all. I guess if a connection to bro-country and this song must be made, the auto-tune would be that connection. With all that said, it's honestly such a trivial and quick part of the song that I can easily overlook it. And actually, I had this on repeat when I was driving in my car today and half the time I barely paid any mind to the auto-tune at all. So while I'm not happy it's there, it doesn't ruin the song as a whole for me. I'm a huge fan of this and it's easily my favorite song Scotty has released so far.
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Post by joey2002 on Aug 18, 2015 0:50:58 GMT -5
To me, "Carolina Moon" is Scotty at his best. Fantastic lyrics, beautiful vocals, country instruments, and classic Alison Krauss harmonies.
If only country radio would play country music again...
(If you've never heard this, you have to take a listen!)
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 18, 2015 8:11:07 GMT -5
The production sounds exactly like a FL Ga Line song, I guess this song is Scotty's attempt at Bro-country? Not sure if "Sunday mornin' with the honey biscuits" is supposed to be innuendo or not either. Anyway, this is alright, but it lacks some of the charm that other bro-country songs tend to have. I think this can be a hit for Scotty, but I don't think it'll do much for him career wise. Heck the auto tune on heavy production makes it difficult to even tell who's singing this one at times. I don't think this is a bro-country song and to me it definitely doesn't sound like anything FGL has recorded. If they recorded songs like this, I would love their music. Musically, I would classify this as country/rock done right. It sounds like something that could have been released many years ago, well before bro-country was even a dirty thought. Also, bro-county has a very distinct sound, and to me this just doesn't fit that sound. As for the lyrics, I actually find these to be quite clever. Songs with lyrics like this also existed before bro-country did. I absolutely love everything about the melody, vocal arrangement, instrumentation, and the production. This is undoubtedly a country song with rock elements in the instrumentation. The only thing I dislike and find utterly unnecessary here is the use of auto-tune. Scotty definitely doesn't need it and it's not even done creatively in this song. It's just blatantly slapped on there for no good reason at all. I guess if a connection to bro-country and this song must be made, the auto-tune would be that connection. With all that said, it's honestly such a trivial and quick part of the song that I can easily overlook it. And actually, I had this on repeat when I was driving in my car today and half the time I barely paid any mind to the auto-tune at all. So while I'm not happy it's there, it doesn't ruin the song as a whole for me. I'm a huge fan of this and it's easily my favorite song Scotty has released so far. Thank you!
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Post by onebuffalo on Aug 24, 2015 16:59:55 GMT -5
Southern Belle debuts at #36 on the digital songs chart after 7000 were sold. Congratulations, Scotty McCreery!
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 29, 2015 11:58:52 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery changes sound, keeps morals www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/08/28/scotty-mccreery-changes-sound-keeps-morals/71345510/Scotty McCreery isn’t the wide-eyed teenager that won “American Idol” in 2011 anymore, and the country singer – now 21 – thinks his new song “Southern Belle” will drive the point home even further. “I’m just trying to show folks, ‘Look, that 16-year-old kid you saw on TV, he’s grown up just like everybody else in life,” McCreery said. “Here are the songs he’s singing and what he’s doing at 21 years old.” “Southern Belle,” written by Sean McConnell and Jason Saenz and produced by Frank Rogers, is an edgy, thumping country ode to Southern women. Universal Music Group Nashville Senior Vice President A&R Brian Wright told McCreery not to be afraid of the song and to listen with an open mind. “As soon as I heard it, the uniqueness of it caught me,” McCreery said. “Frank Rogers, my producer, was with me and he said, ‘We can make that you.’ It took on a new life and became something special.” “Southern Belle” is the first single from McCreery’s upcoming third studio album. He said it’s the most contemporary sounding song on the album so far with the other songs “leaning more towards the traditional line.” “With my music, I always try to straddle the line of the traditional/new school stuff,” he said. “Everything I’ve tried with my music, who I am is still there. It might be a little more grown-up sounding, which is where I’m at in life in general. But I’m still keeping my morals and all my things that are important to me in my music. It’s not like I’ve gone off the deep end, and I’m singing about getting drunk until 2 a.m. That’s not me, either.” McCreery’s “Southern Belle” can be heard on country radio now and fans can find the lyric video for the song on VEVO at www.vevo.com Monday. This already has early adds from some big stations, including LA, Pittsburg, and Portland. It's already "taking off" on both Houston and both Denver stations. Monday should be a great first adds day!
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Post by matty005 on Aug 29, 2015 12:21:47 GMT -5
Scotty McCreery changes sound, keeps morals www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/08/28/scotty-mccreery-changes-sound-keeps-morals/71345510/Scotty McCreery isn’t the wide-eyed teenager that won “American Idol” in 2011 anymore, and the country singer – now 21 – thinks his new song “Southern Belle” will drive the point home even further. “I’m just trying to show folks, ‘Look, that 16-year-old kid you saw on TV, he’s grown up just like everybody else in life,” McCreery said. “Here are the songs he’s singing and what he’s doing at 21 years old.” “Southern Belle,” written by Sean McConnell and Jason Saenz and produced by Frank Rogers, is an edgy, thumping country ode to Southern women. Universal Music Group Nashville Senior Vice President A&R Brian Wright told McCreery not to be afraid of the song and to listen with an open mind. “As soon as I heard it, the uniqueness of it caught me,” McCreery said. “Frank Rogers, my producer, was with me and he said, ‘We can make that you.’ It took on a new life and became something special.” “Southern Belle” is the first single from McCreery’s upcoming third studio album. He said it’s the most contemporary sounding song on the album so far with the other songs “leaning more towards the traditional line.” “With my music, I always try to straddle the line of the traditional/new school stuff,” he said. “Everything I’ve tried with my music, who I am is still there. It might be a little more grown-up sounding, which is where I’m at in life in general. But I’m still keeping my morals and all my things that are important to me in my music. It’s not like I’ve gone off the deep end, and I’m singing about getting drunk until 2 a.m. That’s not me, either.” McCreery’s “Southern Belle” can be heard on country radio now and fans can find the lyric video for the song on VEVO at www.vevo.com Monday. This already has early adds from some big stations, including LA, Pittsburg, and Portland. It's already "taking off" on both Houston and both Denver stations. Monday should be a great first adds day! I like Scotty and other than Carrie, they're the only 2 people I have ever voted for on any reality show, but I'm getting tired of his holier than though attitude. Seems like every interview he has to bring up how good of a person he is. Going out and getting drunk every once in a while doesn't make you immoral. Just let your actions speak for themselves.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 29, 2015 13:18:15 GMT -5
I like Scotty and other than Carrie, they're the only 2 people I have ever voted for on any reality show, but I'm getting tired of his holier than though attitude. Seems like every interview he has to bring up how good of a person he is. Going out and getting drunk every once in a while doesn't make you immoral. Just let your actions speak for themselves. It's one thing to occasionally have some drinks, but it's another to record an entire album about getting drunk and partying. I'm pretty sure that was the point he was trying to make.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 31, 2015 16:16:46 GMT -5
Attachment DeletedA few things to post: New lyric video: Scotty McCreery Talks New Single ‘Southern Belle’ By Brian Ives Scotty McCreery‘s fans are patiently waiting for his next album, the follow-up to 2013’s See You Tonight. And they recently got their first taste of the album via “Southern Belle,” his latest single. Radio.com recently spoke to McCreery about his new song and upcoming album. “If we’re looking at my records, ‘Southern Belle’ is unique sounding,” he says. “But the overall sound of the record, it’s taken a step back towards that country, like the Ryman and all that stuff. It’s not traditional like Haggard or Jones. Even though I love those guys.” While “Southern Belle” was written for him by Sean McConnell and Jason Saenz, he says that he’s looking to write and co-write some songs for his next album. “For me, nobody knows what I’m trying to say, as an artist and as a person, more than me.” And, he reports that he’s been collaborating with some of Nashville’s most talented writers. “I’ve been lucky enough to sit down with some of Nashville’s best, and explain my thoughts for this record. Honestly, there’s been a lot of encouragement from the label. ‘Let’s see what you’ve got. We’ll listen to other songs as well, but as a writer, it’d be interesting to see what’s inside your head.’ Luckily, they’ve liked four of the five that we’ve chosen so far. So I’m pumped for that, and pumped for the fans to hear what’s going on up here [points to his head].” He continues, “I’m writing with guys who are the newest of the new, guys who are writing Luke Bryan’s hits. [But also] Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin who have written songs for Hall of Famers, like Randy Travis. We’re trying out different things, but for me: I’m an old soul. So I’m going back a little bit towards that.” There’s bee a lot of debate in recent months over new sounds being infused into country music, and while McCreery’s a traditional guy, he recognizes the need for at least some change in the genre. “Country music has changed a bunch. I’ve only been involved for the past four or five years. But’s it’s evolving, everything in life evolves and changes and you’ve just gotta go with the flow. Stay true to who you are as an artist, but you’ve just gotta go with the flow.” And no matter what year it is, there are certain things about country music that will never change. “Bottom line of country music: it’s real people telling real stories. So as long as that’s still the case, no matter how sonically different it sounds, the melodies might change, the production might change, but as long as that stays the same: real people telling real stories, I think the foundation of country music will always be there. ” McCreery has yet to announce a title or release date for his next album. radio.com/2015/08/31/scotty-mccreery-southern-belle/And 23 adds first add day including 2 top 10 markets...LA, Houston. Also some love from his home state Charlotte, Raleigh, and Fayetteville.
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Post by blujayyoung on Sept 1, 2015 6:37:43 GMT -5
Congrats Scotty for 27 new adds!!
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