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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 12:34:05 GMT -5
That was really outstanding. The video was fantastic and Shane did a great job picking out the shining vocals of each artist. Part of me wishes it was a little more twangy/clean in the production, especially since it is a song focusing on the past 50 years.
Seeing all those artists together is really great. I have to imagine they will try to throw a performance together for the CMAs. Maybe to end the show?
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Sept 21, 2016 16:35:00 GMT -5
Why is Randy credited on it if he doesn't sing?
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Post by bboat11 on Sept 21, 2016 16:39:42 GMT -5
Why is Randy credited on it if he doesn't sing? Haha I literally just realized this, and you posted while I was in the middle of listening to the song again to double check that I couldn't hear him! Does anyone know if Randy has any kind of instrumental contribution to this? I suppose with all his health problems in recent years it is pretty impressive that he even was able to be included in the music video... But still, it seems like a weird inclusion to me. |
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Post by carrieidol1 on Sept 21, 2016 18:58:24 GMT -5
I'm assuming pretty much everyone you could think of was probably invited to be a part of this. So Randy may have wanted to be included (but probably can't sing... yet, as he had a stroke recently). I'm sure anyone who's missing likely missed because of scheduling; surely the likes of Kenny, Garth, Shania, etc weren't purposefully omitted.
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Post by mus1cr0w on Sept 21, 2016 20:00:10 GMT -5
The Randy inclusion was probably for respect. He can't sing anymore.
Sad, not one song out now or in the past 5 years will even come close to these songs. Nashville needs a slap in the face.
This is an awesome compilation.
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Post by Typo on Sept 21, 2016 20:13:30 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 20:51:24 GMT -5
The Randy inclusion was probably for respect. He can't sing anymore. Sad, not one song out now or in the past 5 years will even come close to these songs. Nashville needs a slap in the face. This is an awesome compilation. MR Yes indeed. And two country albums hold the top two spots. One from a guy who all the iHeart DJs are insulting because he called out Sam Hunt. A guy who they don't play. AKA they don't need radio for success. Get a grip Nashville. |
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Post by someguy on Sept 21, 2016 21:50:19 GMT -5
Fantastic video. This is exactly the kind of treatment that this song needed.
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Post by liza on Sept 21, 2016 22:07:03 GMT -5
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Post by mikeymike00 on Sept 22, 2016 11:02:08 GMT -5
I believed Reba made a big impact on this video, love seeing Alan in there also.
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Post by Au$tin on Sept 22, 2016 11:52:18 GMT -5
Finally got around to seeing this. For some reason I expected an original rather than a mashup of classics, but I kind of prefer that. There were a few artists omitted that I would have liked to seen a part of this (Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes, Loretta Lynn, Garth Brooks, etc.) and I felt it was just a tad too heavy on the "now" artists (like Brett Eldredge... what?), but it was still strong and very well put together. That being said, I'm very happy to see Kacey Musgraves was a part of this (slight bias, but whatever, haha) and that most of the "now" artists aren't part of the bro-country scene (save Jason, Eric, & Luke). In other words, the inclusion of Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves over Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt was well noted.
I about cried when they were doing "I Will Always Love You" then all stopped as an out-of-focus Dolly Parton appeared. Beautiful.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Sept 22, 2016 12:02:34 GMT -5
^ Really, you think Eric Church is "Bro"? What Eric Church are you listening to?!
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Post by carrieidol1 on Sept 22, 2016 12:15:11 GMT -5
I keep seeing posts about artists being "chosen" over others. That wasn't the case here, invitations were extended to more artists than were able to participate. In his interview, Shane said the artists had to be available twice (once to record and a second time to shoot the video). He said there were some with scheduling conflicts who couldn't make it... I genuinely think invitations were sent out to just about every living CMA winner, so I don't think any artists were omitted purposefully.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 22, 2016 14:14:29 GMT -5
Both the track and video are quite enjoyable.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 19:00:25 GMT -5
I just love this song. I will say the only artists I thought were rather weak were Rascal Flatts and I thought Lady Antebellum sounded a little flat (wasn't the biggest fan of Keith Urban parts sorry). Re listening to this I notice how strong the vast majority of them were.
I onow it is probably an unpopular opinion but my favorite part was the end (before Dolly Parton though) with Brett Eldredge and Miranda Lambert next to each other in the end vocally.
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Post by Harx on Sept 23, 2016 19:21:46 GMT -5
This is beautiful, but the fact that they have included Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" kinda ruins it for me. I feel like this song is just too good for a medley (even though I can't say a bad word about how they handled it)
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Post by bboat11 on Sept 23, 2016 20:51:09 GMT -5
This is beautiful, but the fact that they have included Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" kinda ruins it for me. I feel like this song is just too good for a medley (even though I can't say a bad word about how they handled it) Personally, I would rather they include good songs if they're going to make a medley! ;) Lol I know what you are saying though. You think it's a really strong song, and you think incorporating it into a medley kinda tarnishes the perfection of the original. Which definitely is a valid viewpoint that I bet you are not alone in holding! However, I think it is so cool how the song builds and builds until there's Dolly herself, who gets the honor of finishing the entire song. That part is so worth it in my opinion :) And they totally did a great job too by allowing so many of the genre's most important ladies to honor Dolly by singing the song, but I feel like they totally respected the awesomeness of the original by allowing Dolly to get the last word. Like, if the song HAD to be included in a medley, I think they totally did it the right way :) |
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Post by toomuchboy on Sept 23, 2016 23:07:10 GMT -5
My favorite parts were Kacey, Carrie and Faith, but mostly Dolly there at the end. That was sweet and made me tear up a little.
I loved seeing Randy Travis. I wish he could've sung a bit, but seeing him was nice.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Sept 24, 2016 0:14:30 GMT -5
I think they had to honor a female somehow, and they picked the perfect song and person. IWALY is easily the most famous song of all time, it makes sense to include it in this medley as it is a country song written by a living country icon.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 8:12:22 GMT -5
The more I hear this, the more I love it. Absolutely wonderful job by everyone involved.
Still gives me chills at certain parts.
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Sept 24, 2016 9:13:35 GMT -5
I know that the vast majority of us (myself included) care very little about the mongrel Hot Country Songs chart, but I'd love to see this be #1 on it based off the strong sales, video streaming, and rising airplay. Don't know if that's possible, but I've gotta think it'll be somewhere close to it (and therefore also getting a great position on the Hot 100).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 9:31:27 GMT -5
I know that the vast majority of us (myself included) care very little about the mongrel Hot Country Songs chart, but I'd love to see this be #1 on it based off the strong sales, video streaming, and rising airplay. Don't know if that's possible, but I've gotta think it'll be somewhere close to it (and therefore also getting a great position on the Hot 100). I haven't seen any numbers, but I imagine if Craig Wayne Boyd did it (what a joke) then this song could. Especially since it's getting airplay and streaming. |
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Sept 24, 2016 12:00:29 GMT -5
Craig Wayne Boyd also benefited from January being the slowest chart month ever, so SOMEone had to be #1 that week. I'm pretty sure only about 4 people downloaded his song.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 24, 2016 13:23:46 GMT -5
On Mediabase's rolling published chart:
63 44 ARTISTS OF THEN, NOW & FOREVER Forever Country 817 329 488 8.919
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Post by trebor on Sept 24, 2016 14:05:11 GMT -5
Craig Wayne Boyd also benefited from January being the slowest chart month ever, so SOMEone had to be #1 that week. I'm pretty sure only about 4 people downloaded his song. "My Baby's Got A Smile On Her Face" debuted at #1 with 99,000 first week digital track sales. // "Forever Country" has shifted around ~100,000 digital tracks. The #2 spot on Hot Country Songs is guaranteed but "H.O.L.Y."remains floating on an incredible level with a massive lead over Billy, Dierks and Kenny. If "Forever country" can garner 5M in (on-demand) streams then it will be #1 for sure.. |
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 25, 2016 14:48:11 GMT -5
Craig Wayne Boyd also benefited from January being the slowest chart month ever, so SOMEone had to be #1 that week. I'm pretty sure only about 4 people downloaded his song. "My Baby's Got A Smile On Her Face" debuted at #1 with 99,000 first week digital track sales. // "Forever Country" has shifted around ~100,000 digital tracks. The #2 spot on Hot Country Songs is guaranteed but "H.O.L.Y."remains floating on an incredible level with a massive lead over Billy, Dierks and Kenny. If "Forever country" can garner 5M in (on-demand) streams then it will be #1 for sure.. Billboard's predictions for Forever Country on the Hot Country Songs chart and Hot 100: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7518815/forever-country-single-debut-charts |
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Post by trebor on Sept 25, 2016 14:57:48 GMT -5
Thanks. I see it's now forecasted at 90,000 units (that Billboard article wasn't up when I last checked). Will be interesting to know the real sales figure on Monday or Tuesday. |
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 25, 2016 15:14:26 GMT -5
Thanks. I see it's now forecasted at 90,000 units (that Billboard article wasn't up when I last checked). Will be interesting to know the real sales figure on Monday or Tuesday. I'll see if I can get the sales figures for you (unless you beat me to it). |
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Post by bksouthga on Sept 25, 2016 22:44:47 GMT -5
This is ok for me, I still haven't heard it a lot yet. It certainly brought back those memories of "We Are the World" for me, a child of the 80s.
One thing that was interesting for me was that "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was one of the three songs. It's one of those songs from the 70s that has become more country now than it was then (kind of like a lot of the Eagles stuff). John Denver was always a folk artist, although he did chart some songs on the country charts. TMHCR peaked at 2 and 3 on the Hot 100 and AC charts, repectively, while only making it to 50 on Hot Country Singles. Did somewhat better in Canada, peaking at 17 on the country chart. A lot of old folkies and folk rockers have found temporary or permanent homes in country, but this never really was a "country song", per se.
I remember thinking the same thing when it got sung at thw end of Brad Paisley's "This Is Country Music", although it wasn't surprising knowing that the song has a very special place in the hearts of West Virginians. Anyway, I just think the evolution of this song is interesting.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 26, 2016 8:36:51 GMT -5
Mediabase's rolling published chart (two-day update):
49 43 ARTISTS OF THEN, NOW & FOREVER Forever Country 754 582 172 7.076
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