It’s just so out of character father, I don’t know what to do. He’s rough and rowdy. He plays country guitar and loves to party. He has friends like Jack Daniels and Jagermeister.
But father . . .
Well, I kinda like him and – well – father, you might too if you’d be a little more open, Father and – um, check him out.
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Awww, don’t be judgmental, Father, the Mighty One wouldn’t like that. Be open minded.
Well yes, Father, I know he’s been to prison – but, Father, I can explain . . .
He’s just a hard working, guitar slinging, country singer who’s up for the Nationwide Insurance “On Your Side” Award for New Best Live Act - and well, he just needs your Vote.
Certainly, Father, we don’t turn down those in need. I shall not turn the other cheek, Father. I’m sorry. I’m on a Church Mission, here and I’m asking for your support . . .
Pray for – I mean . . .
Vote ERIC CHURCH for
Country Music’s Best New Live Act. It’s the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award. It’s fan voted. You can vote daily up until June 7th. The winner will be announced on June 8th. Maybe with our support Eric Church will change his ways . . .
I sure hope not though – I like him just the way he is
If a song has Eric Church’s pen, voice and production on it, you KNOW it’s good.
I am a HUGE fan of Eric Church. I’ve commented on him winning – um -Best New Solo Artist??? and I’ve made reference to his current song in aprevious post.
But now Eric Church has taken his current single “Homeboy” to the Tennessee State Prison for filming – the site where in 2007 he filmed “Lightning” from Sinners Like Me – the best album to come off Music Row in 2006 and the debut of Church’s master lyrical songwriting craftsmanship, production and whiskey-soaked vocals.
That alone should tell you the Homeboy video promises to be powerful.
Church’s opinion – “the video is ‘really cool’ and not like anything he’s done in the past.”
Now, personally, I hate when people ruin a song or a movie or a book or even an article for me by telling me all about it and giving their opinion. I like to watch, look and listen and form my own. So . . .
That’s what I invite and urge you to do here, watch, look, listen and f-e-e-l this song, this video, this artist – form YOUR own opinion – then pass it along.
A Mistake is only a mistake when you decide to do nothing about it
~ Author Christine
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We’ve all made mistakes at one point or another in our lives – no?
Whether it’s minor or magnanimous doesn’t matter. We’re really not as alone in the process as we might think.
But mistakes are journeys down the learning highway and . . .
You can always go HOME – physically, mentally, metaphorically.
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“If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down. ” ~ Mary Pickford
That inspirational phrase turned this song on in my head
enjoy . . .
Eric Church – Homeboy
Have you or someone you know lost their way? Did they find their way back? Could this message perhaps be an inspiration for them? Share this with others who might need some help and share here your stories of mistakes, wanderings, returnings . . . or assistance you’ve given.
From Alabama coming out, joining Paisley and opening the evening to James Taylor warming your soul during the closing collaboration with the Zac Brown Band in “Colder Weather” and “Sweet Baby James”, the Academy of Country Music Awards last night was another evening of awesome entertainment.
The subliminal message inherent in the evening’s collaborations – it doesn’t matter the genre, gender or generation, “We All Bleed Red” and working together produces great results. We should remind ourselves of that as we travel through our day and lives.
Reba McEntire with Blake Shelton’s refreshing and humorous co-hosting; Brad Paisley with Alabama opening the evening; Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler “Walk This Way” and “Undo It”; and Rihanna with Jennifer Nettles, the ACMs were on fire in Vegas.
The Most Moving – the special presentation benefiting the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center of Darius Rucker with the Vanderbilt Choir singing “Music from the Heart”. Watch it and weep with joy!
The Most Disappointing – the pairing of Eric Church with The Band Perry in the “new” category. While Church took home “Best New Solo Artist” and The Band Perry took home “Best New Vocal Group”, Church lost to Perry as they went head-to-head for “The Best New Artist of the Year Award.”
Eric Church – New Artist ? Pa-leeeeze!
I love The Band Perry and congratulate them on their success. They have wonderful charisma, vocals and harmonies – not to mention songs – but . . . THEY are NEW.
Eric Church is not.
In 2006 I placed Sinners, Church’s debut album in my CD player and hit replay. I still haven’t shut it off. Not only is Sinners the best album to come off Music Row in 2006, not only does Sinners debut Church’s master lyrical songwriting craftsmanship, production and whiskey soaked vocals, it’s 2006 – FIVE YEARS AGO.
THAT and Eric Church is not new. (Bet you can tell I’m a HUGE fan of Eric Church)
The Most Refreshing – the GAC TV hosted Red, White & Blue Carpet interviews highlighting country music, country artists and country causes rather than a fashion draped gossip runway – and I love fashion!
No matter where you were, who you were with, what you were doing or what your musical preferences are – last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards was a wonderful evening to snuggle up to. I don’t even think there were many “winner shockers. ” But definitely a good night and a huge shout out to Miranda Lambert.
Now remember, this is just “my opinion”. You have the right to yours. If you tuned in last night – share it in comments below. But my favorite of the evening was . . . “Colder Weather / Sweet Baby James” Zac Brown Band with James Taylor (unfortunately under CBS copyright – worth the watch if you can find a viewable copy).
But because you hung in here so long, for your enjoyment here’s two songs and artists that did and do damage . . . enjoy !
(If you can find the ACM performance of these – it’s worth the effort !)
