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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 15, 2020 20:50:49 GMT -5
There’s something about Toby that I don’t like... I like quite a few of his songs (namely “I Love This Bar”, “As Good as I Once Was”, ”Red Solo Cup” [lol], etc.) but... *shrugs*
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Post by carriefan15 on Apr 15, 2020 21:02:46 GMT -5
Wow I’m shocked Toby is out so early! I was thinking at least top 25 for him
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:03:51 GMT -5
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:09:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't do the tie all at once lmao... Coming in at third in this three-way tie is the late Kenny Rogers. He had an illustrious career in country music and also charted over a hundred songs across various genres. Among his many hits are "Islands In the Stream" with Dolly Parton (who he infamously had an undeniable chemistry with), "Lucille," and "The Gambler," which is such a hit that in 2018 it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. He retired from a six-decade career in 2017 and on March 20, he passed away from natural causes at the age of 81. We see two Top 10 losses here (the tie was broken by amount of Top 10s) as well as four bottom five placements. toomuchboy scores a perfect ranking here.
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Post by LBTrocks on Apr 15, 2020 21:10:02 GMT -5
"Lady" is the only song by Kenny Rogers that I like. "Islands In The Stream" is good too, but that's cuz of Dolly's involvement.
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Post by d3vin44 on Apr 15, 2020 21:10:39 GMT -5
I’m sorry, but for me, Toby may as well be Donald Trump. He comes across as an arrogant jerk to me and just makes my skin crawl. As a gay man, I’m pretty sure id make his skin crawl as well. 😂
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 15, 2020 21:42:19 GMT -5
I'm sorry these are taking so long... I hate Google Slides Forgive the formatting of the next post because I'm not used to Google Slides lol I don't see anything in your reveals that would be done with Google Slides... what ARE you doing lol Edit: also wtf @ Kenny Rogers being out this early
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:47:29 GMT -5
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:48:10 GMT -5
I'm sorry these are taking so long... I hate Google Slides Forgive the formatting of the next post because I'm not used to Google Slides lol I don't see anything in your reveals that would be done with Google Slides... what ARE you doing lol ask lady𝓐fan
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 15, 2020 21:49:09 GMT -5
Google SHEETS
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Post by tim on Apr 15, 2020 21:51:19 GMT -5
Edit: also wtf @ Kenny Rogers being out this early Eh, I wasn't really expecting to see Kenny Rogers make it much further so I can't say I'm surprised. Would've been great if he had at least made the top 30 though. Also, this is a good time to do a shameless plug for my Kenny Rogers Rankdown that is due in just over a week...hope to see more of y'all show up to support him!
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:51:50 GMT -5
Taking the silver in this tie is Tanya Tucker. Throughout her career, she has charted 15 #1 singles on the country charts, as well as quite a few Top 10s. Among those top tens are her signature song (or at least one of her most well-known), "Delta Dawn," which happens to be her debut single. After an absence that lasted a decade, Tanya released her first album of original material since 2002, While I'm Livin', in 2019. The album and its single "Bring My Flowers Now" earned Tanya her first four Grammy Awards ever.
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 21:52:40 GMT -5
Google SHEETS girl I don't care what it's called, I hate it #TeamNumbers
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 15, 2020 21:59:39 GMT -5
Google SHEETS girl I don't care what it's called, I hate it #TeamNumbers I mean I can't say I'm surprised after the hosts couldn't figure out how to count earlier... Reba has FIVE fingers up in this gif - repeat after me, FIVE.
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 15, 2020 22:03:02 GMT -5
I swear if Willie isn't the last one to be taken out by this tie.........
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 15, 2020 22:11:03 GMT -5
Hey, bboat11 ! Has this ever happened before in a country rankdown (or an RD of any genre?!) Coming up, we have ourselves a THREE-WAY TIE!!!! OMG!!!!!!!This has definitely happened before, but not usually with large rankdowns. There are two particularly noteworthy moments in the country rankdowns that I can think of. 1) Martina's The Way That I Am album had an epic 3-way tie for last place because the whole album is so strong that nobody could agree on a consistent song to dislike. 2) George Strait's Here For A Good Time album had an iconic 3-way tie for #1!!!!!!!! (Caused by LBTrocks trying to tank the one single that everybody wanted to win, while simultaneously boosting the rest of the singles that were poised to finish at #2 and #3 )
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:11:58 GMT -5
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:13:55 GMT -5
girl I don't care what it's called, I hate it #TeamNumbers I mean I can't say I'm surprised after the hosts couldn't figure out how to count earlier... Reba has FIVE fingers up in this gif - repeat after me, FIVE. You wanna see how many I'm holdin' up?! :kii: I swear if Willie isn't the last one to be taken out by this tie......... There, happy now?
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 15, 2020 22:15:34 GMT -5
Hey, bboat11 ! Has this ever happened before in a country rankdown (or an RD of any genre?!) Coming up, we have ourselves a THREE-WAY TIE!!!! OMG!!!!!!!This has definitely happened before, but not usually with large rankdowns. There are two particularly noteworthy moments in the country rankdowns that I can think of. 1) Martina's The Way That I Am album had an epic 3-way tie for last place because the whole album is so strong that nobody could agree on a consistent song to dislike. 2) George Strait's Here For A Good Time album had an iconic 3-way tie for #1!!!!!!!! (Caused by LBTrocks trying to tank the one single that everybody wanted to win, while simultaneously boosting the rest of the singles that were poised to finish at #2 and #3 ) Omg not LBTFlops working his flop magic yet again
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 15, 2020 22:16:01 GMT -5
And the sun sank west of the Mendocino County line
I really don’t see what’s *so* terrible about Willie’s voice, lol. It makes him seem more down to earth and relatable in his songs.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 15, 2020 22:19:45 GMT -5
I mean I can't say I'm surprised after the hosts couldn't figure out how to count earlier... Reba has FIVE fingers up in this gif - repeat after me, FIVE. You wanna see how many I'm holdin' up?! Well how can we ever be sure you're counting correctly!? :kii:
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:20:04 GMT -5
Winning this three-way tie is Willie Nelson, who leaves us at #32. Outside of his decades-long career in music, Nelson has acted in over 30 films and been an activist for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that rebelled hard against the conservative restrictions of Nashville. Among the country standards he has written are "Funny How Time Slips Away," "Pretty Paper," and "Crazy." Among his signature songs are "On the Road Again" and "Always On My Mind," which reached the Top 10 of the Hot 100 in 1982.
Willie Nelson turns 87 on April 29. He wins this tie by having the most amount of Top 10 ranks. Sorry to the four of you who lost a Top 10!
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 15, 2020 22:21:01 GMT -5
I mean I can't say I'm surprised after the hosts couldn't figure out how to count earlier... Reba has FIVE fingers up in this gif - repeat after me, FIVE. You wanna see how many I'm holdin' up?! Three! :kii: {Spoiler} sarcasm, I’m not *that* dumb!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 15, 2020 22:22:22 GMT -5
You wanna see how many I'm holdin' up?! Three! {Spoiler} sarcasm, I’m not *that* dumb! It IS three though...
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:22:54 GMT -5
You wanna see how many I'm holdin' up?! Well how can we ever be sure you're counting correctly!? Here's how: up next is the last reveal--and TWO people are losing a Top 5. And you know how many I'm holdin' up :kii:
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Post by LBTrocks on Apr 15, 2020 22:23:33 GMT -5
I'm glad Willie Nelson is finally out. I'm sure Willie Nelson is a lovely person but musically I have no time for the weed-soaked little raisin. (there .indulgecountry I said it in-thread as promised, because I knew if I didn't you would have just quoted me yourself lol) I had literally said it in a PM with him and then he found it so hilarious that he had to tell everyone who would listen what I said, and he'd definitely do the same here so I might as well say it myself lol.
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Post by gardyfan on Apr 15, 2020 22:26:19 GMT -5
That was a brutal 3 punches, even if I did get Tanya right on.
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:38:27 GMT -5
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:44:53 GMT -5
That was a brutal 3 punches, even if I did get Tanya right on. Oop! Sorry to you...you just lost another Top 10! The last person to leave tonight is Luke Combs. One of the most recent artists to emerge in country, he broke through overnight in 2016 with his debut single, "Hurricane." That song is one of his 8 consecutive #1 singles from just two albums, one of which ("Beautiful Crazy") spent seven weeks at the summit. His latest single, "Does To Me" ft. Eric Church, is also on tap to become a #1 song, becoming his ninth consecutive. His debut album This One's For You has spent a total of 50 weeks at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart, a record for a male artist. This record also ties that of Shania Twain's 1997 album Come On Over. The longevity of his debut song, partnered with his eight (going on nine) consecutive #1 singles, are what prompted us to include him on this list.
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Post by The Pulse Monthly on Apr 15, 2020 22:56:06 GMT -5
Here's a recap for you!40. Sam Hunt 39. Darius Rucker 38. Rascal Flatts 37. Blake Shelton 36. Chris Stapleton 35. Toby Keith 34. Kenny Rogers 33. Tanya Tucker 32. Willie Nelson 31. Luke Combs Your Top 30!Alan Jackson Brad Paisley Carrie Underwood Daddy Dierks Bentley Dixie Chicks Dolly Parton Eric Church Faith Hill Garth Brooks George Jones George Strait Johnny Cash Kacey Musgraves Keith Urban Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Loretta Lynn Lorrie Morgan Martina McBride Miranda Lambert Pam Tillis Patsy Cline Patty Loveless Reba McEntire Sara Evans Shania Twain Tammy Wynette Taylor Swift Tim McGraw Trisha Yearwood Stay tuned to see who made it to #29-#26!! Both lady𝓐fan and kamala 2024 truther will be hosting tomorrow night!
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