January 26, 2017 @ Any person has the right to not speak up, and knowing the likely thoughts of many mainstream music stars, Im probably happy that they dont. Both parties, the elites, the multinationals, and the media that they control will go to war against any populist they perceive as getting too close to the Presidency. The American left is very angry at the moment, and this is understandable. 10:11 am. 2023 Copyright Cody Jinks. Problematic when you idealize that form of government ; look at the examples of the great leaders the Socialist movement has had. 2 on the same chart. I didnt care about money when I got into playing country music. seak05 At the best this prodding to act out politically will result in a sum neutral for the anti-Trump forces, if not inadvertently ignite a fervor of Trump support among mainstream country music artists that heretofore has remained generally dormant, and curiously so. Chris 11:30 am. For me, I dont care. If an artist wishes to express their opinions through their art, I am all for it. Cody Jinks More Info. Why judge people on their politics, judge music on its own merits. I certainly would rather he not do so at a live show, whatever his views might be. January 26, 2017 @ There is a tug of war in the country music world right now, and in many ways, it is a microcosm of the U.S. political climate. 4 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 11,300 copies in the first week. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". All Rights reserved. And thats before we even get into the question of delivery or whether it makes a damn bit of sense for artists who have never trafficked in that sort of material to try it. [24] He also re-released a remixed and remastered version of his 2010 album Less Wise, as Less Wise Modified 2017, with three bonus tracks included.[25]. I've been drinkin' to remember and drinkin' to forget. Apple Music Country. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. lichs concerning the put together person people should hang out with, and what exactly the archetypal country boy ought to look like. ( I kid ! American country singer backed by The Tone Deaf Hippie who went viral from his album, I'm Not the Devil. Beville Dunkerley recently moved on to work for Pandora, and Rolling Stone Countrys other Senior Editor Joseph Hudak assumed the reigns of the outlet exclusively in November 2016. All the problems facin our great nation 12:54 pm. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Looking for a Friend 3. There are not simply two warring factions in the country music realm especially given the democratization of art through media distribution. We're Here to Help. So tonight everybody just sing along 30 by Cody Jinks, released 11 April 2012 1. Scotty J She said in another interview basically that the entertainment industry has no business sticking its nose into your politics. He started learning to play a few country music riffs on the guitar from his father when he was 16, but soon formed a heavy metal band. We will make it up to you and keep you updated when we are able to reschedule the show.. But this insane demand across the board of where do you stand?!? The last thing we need is for any entertainer to get political. I dont look to them for that type of guidance and I ignore it when they feel the need to get political, so to speak. 10:46 am. Rolling Stone wants to McCarthy anyone and anything that doesnt bow down to their cop-killing, flag-burning, store-looting, Soros- funded, hate-mob ideology. Last time, I got there about 90 minutes before the show and the place was almost packed. February 13, 2017 @ 11:58 am. The politicization of everything is one of the most corrosive developments in American society over that last fifteen years or so and any attempt to stop it can only be a positive. His hobby is acting. And on through the night. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This nails it. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 12:04 pm. Who the hell cares what they think about politics? 8:25 pm. Cody Jinks New show dates have been released! Of course the song he is talking about is Sam Hunts Hard To Forget, which is currently sitting at #5 on the Country Airplay Chart. Your point about music being able to solve the same problems that politics can is really where my belief about this issue/article comes from, because I could not agree with you more. I understand that certain aspects of folk music has been used a a vehicle for protest for years, and I love some of that music. Donald Trump does not deserve or declare, nor require a monopoly on celebrity political views, not back then, and certainly not now as president. Cheers. You write one thing that makes me think you might lean one direction, then, in the next paragraph, I wonder if you lean the other direction. Joseph Hudak does make a good point that people like Madonna speaking out doesnt really do anything, because all theyre doing is preaching to the choir. Jim Bob You kinda should expect political commentary from Steve Earle or maybe (to a lesser extent) Jason Boland, but why should a George Strait or Randy Rogers be condemned for not going on anti-Donald Trump tirades in studio or on stage, or, fuck, anywhere else for that matter? Who do you support? Music is a beautiful art form and should be enjoyed by all regardless of religion or political party. 9:31 am. Keep making the records, tour constantly and youll find your people. 10:42 am. People are complex and dont all fit into neat little boxes. Theres money to be made in non political entertainment! Shows her support on Twitter, gets slammed. Its rooted in concern for his kids, now aged four and seven, and the world theyll inherit at some point. A Memory and a Dream 2. For me, Im pretty easy going, even on controversial topics like gay marriage. He's always done it his way - and will always do it his way. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. January 26, 2017 @ The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time [2] His breakout 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, reached No. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Its like watching a football game where the cheerleaders have no idea about the rules or the game their cheering for they just want to keep the fans riled up. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The album was independently produced and released by his own label, Late August Records, marking a departure from Rounder Records, with whom he produced 2018's Lifers. She became a big star by making herself into a cult figure, representing a constituency (e.g. Born in Haltom City, Texas, he started into music by learning to play country guitar from his father. Even Toby Keith is a Democrat from what I have read. On one hand, there are Nashville executives churning out Sam Hunt snap tracks that add to the genre's popification, and on the other, outlaws like Cody Jinks who have found a way to connect with listeners ill-represented in the corporate domain. If I cared about the politics of my favorite artists, theres no way Id be as big of a Steve Earle fan as I am. According to a recent Facebook post, Cody was at the dentist today (which already sucks for the most part) and they were playing a shitty pop country radio station over the office speakers. 2:03 pm, Id say that the division of performers between liberal and conservative in country is roughly half, with maybe a bit more conservative, but its not the overwhelming majority as it may seem, Jonah Cody Jinks is a native of Haltom City, near Fort Worth, Texas, United States,[3] and attended Haltom High School. Ive always said celebrities,singers and whoever else have the freedom of speech to say whatever political opinion they want. Related "Hippies & Cowboys" Live from Red Rocks in Colorado. It is not, but your chances are pretty solid. That remains to be seen. Salingers beloved, alienated protagonist, Jinks values an esoteric kind of authenticity, the type of quality bestowed on a person by fans who want to see themselves reflected back in their favorite performers. 2:42 pm. By Hannah Dailey Rev your engines. Left leaning people make better artists????? 10:38 am. It almost insures they dont. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Look, do I think that country is in a unique position to speak to an audience about social commentary, of course I do, and Ill be cheering loudly when Isbell and McMurtry and Clark deliver the sort of material thatll strike back against one of the most flagrantly unqualified and irresponsible Presidents ever elected. Its entertainment .thats allentertainmentmusicso you are gonna demand a resume from every artist who is out there and choose your playlist accordingly? 1 and 2 spots for Top Albums on iTunes and Apple Music.[30]. Cody Jinks Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska. The RED ROCKS LIVE album is now available everywhere you listen to music! These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Mike W. I agree with you that Joseph Hudack probably thinks that country artists are more liberal than they actually are. 91 Comments, When Rolling Stone started its first ever genre-specific subdomain with Rolling Stone Country in 2014, one of the primary concerns from country fans was that the outlet would interject its political ideologies into the music space similar to how the long-running left-leaning periodical has done throughout its history. In the middle class, that still means broke to me, What else is new? She should have owned that statement. Theyre not politicians theyre entertainers. Jinks released the album Lifers on July 27, 2018, via Rounder Records. But as an American, I feel that all of us, at some point have to stand up and make our voices heard, or we accept the policies that are being out in place. Do you want a Donald Trump re-election? Thats my take on things too. FLYINGBURRITO2486 I think Joseph Hudak is a great writer and editor, and Ive had respect for him going back to his Country Weekly days. BTW,..Has Rolling Stone ever found the real UVA rapists yet? And celebrities are going to assure he gets re-elected. . This week there have been several rather entertaining news articles about T-Swift getting slammed on social media for not showing up for last weekends Womens March. I would no sooner look to Rolling Stone for political analysis than I would to Gun and Garden (which is a pretty cool magazine, I might add). I dont give a rats ass about what any leftist leaning publication has to say on any subject, and anything related to Rolling Stone falls squarely in the middle of that cesspool, Jack Williams 8:05 pm. I agree wholeheartedly. January 26, 2017 @ I will say, while I dont need my artists to get political, I do want more artists to explore rural disenfranchisement and the struggles of rural/rust belt America more. [2] His breakout 2016 album, I'm Not the Devil, reached No. (And elsewhere, for that matter.) Soon, their music seems to come in second to their political agenda, and I have no interest in taking part in that. You dont think that by doing a call to arms for political action from the country music talent pool youre not going to awaken this conservative, pro-Trump beast as well? People who are not elected officials can have jobs that are highly political in nature. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This weekend, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, along with several other companies associated with the event, are hosting a job fair for the 2023 rodeo season. 7:39 pm. Cody prefaced his encounter by saying that he hasnt listened to mainstream radio in years, but when he heard a sample of Webb Pierces There Stands The Glass, he thought he might be in for a nice little country radio surprise. Influenced by Metallica and particularly Panteras Southern-fried grooves, they recorded songs such as Hell Razor and Kill Me Again. That band didnt last, but the experience cemented Jinks decidedly downcast, anti-mainstream stance in the present. Its a weird mishmash of articles covering both the mainstream and indie side of Country music. Is she really helping anything? We get out there and we rip peoples faces off.. The former president consistently ridiculed politicians egos and lack of care for the American people. Anna Kendrick Is Still Processing Her Trauma Local official along with federal officials are trying to track down the person who issued the threat, but havent just yet, he continued. Perhaps Joseph Hudak knows some closet liberals in Nashville and wishes they would speak out. January 26, 2017 @ Or perhaps as a country music star, you believe that music should be a place apart from political polarization, and should be respected as an art form that can bridge differences as opposed to creating or exacerbating them, and this is more important now than ever. 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I cant imagine a Whitey Morgan fan being interested in Luke Bryans new song, the same way I cant imagine a Luke Bryan fan caring about Whitey Morgan. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, while a number of other albums such as Lifers, After the Fire, and The Wanting reached No. And you accept that sexual assault is wrong or you do not. That left a big enough opening for Sanders to gain a following, but not to win the nomination. 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I tell kids that all the time. That from one of, if not the most despicable person to ever inhabit DC, or politics for that matter, but, educated beyond their intellect morons with titles think(?) I dont view most mainstream country acts as artists though. Country singer Cody Jinks will perform for the first time at the 2023 RodeoHouston. 7:49 pm. Jinx describes in What Else is New (2015): Yeah, the cost of livin goes up and the pay goes down January 26, 2017 @ [15][7], The album was recorded at the Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, and the album title was named after a small adobe room they recorded the album in. He is a populist. You might consider Texan Cody Jinks the Leonard Cohen of modern outlaw country or the Waylon Jennings of moody singer/songwriters. Get Help . January 26, 2017 @ I also think I understand why were seeing this differently I took the RS article to mean speak up IN their music (if they are going to continue to say their songs are telling honest stories), and autonomously from that music as a secondary thing. She sold millions of albums and sold out shows by speaking to the hopes and dreams and fears of this identity group, a demographic that the feminist movement also covets as potential supporters. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If you study the continual rhetoric of far leftism, it will take you there. Im an entertainer; I can live it, I can write about it, I can joke, lift people up in my own way. As long as theyre done in a thought-provoking and intelligent way. 12:29 am. And then its WW3 with country music as the battleground, and we all lose, while nothing is gained politically for either side. I grew up on rock/metal music and I still love some of those bands. I know that these stories bring in more readers but I hope that this is something you will consider in the future. Your email address will not be published. Well leave that to the magazine and RollingStone.com.. While were at it, how about we advocate for Dan + Shay to dole out tax advice, and nominate LeAnn Rimes for Interior Secretary? So I could see why anyone would want to know or try to recruit others to join them. This is probably why Rolling Stone Country feels the need to delve into political waters. However, when it comes to creative expression like music, I think there is an opportunity to expand our horizons, hear different perspectives and get outside of our echo chambers. What I did say is that I didnt want to give them my money so they can use it in ways I find wrong. 12:17 pm. It can build understanding and empathy in a way that I think is necessary (& desperately needed today) without anyone feeling like they are being attacked or preached to. Thats what I want when I flip on some Cody Jinks or Blackberry Smoke. Mike hated Trump more than the Left did. So basically: I dont care who you vote for, or who you support, on a personal level. 12:06 pm. This is why I want to know what politics the artists espouse. One of the biggest problems with the current political climate is that everybody has retreated into like-minded reality bubbles where they think the rest of the world agree with them, and only people in the fringes could be the ones to disagree. The executive orders signed by President Trump and the first bills of this Republican controlled House are, for the most part, against the majority of the countrys beliefs and what people want. Cody age is 41 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Haltom City. 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