http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/ Comments on the country music scene by Jeffrey Remz Copyright 2013, Country Standard Time Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:51:18 GMT Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:51:18 GMT 120 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=967 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=967 Kanye West certainly is one complicated person. Read his interview in Tuesday's New York Times with John Carimanica as proof. And if you're a Taylor Swift fan, weep. Mr. Kim Kardashian is about to release a new disc, "Yeezus," which is the focus of the interview along with his perspectives on a variety of topics.... Country Music Blog Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=966 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=966 The Country Music Association seems like it did its job in promoting the CMA Music Fest this past week. The longstanding Nashville event drew a record crowd of about 80,000 people over the course of the 4 days. Hundreds of acts performed or were in booths hanging with fans, signing autographs and posting for pictures, pressing the flesh if you will.... Country Music Blog Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:56:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=965 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=965 If you are getting mighty tired of hearing about Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert and their marriage and how it's maybe not doing so well to maybe doing great, count me in. Now, a lot of folks out there are probably blaming the naysayers and those who like to go negative, maybe the media also, for getting down and dirty about this.... Country Music Blog Fri, 31 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=962 http://www.countrystandardtime.com/blog/RootsTootsHoots/entry.asp?xid=962 Unfortunately I can't be in Nashville for the funeral of George Jones at the Opry. I was there for Porter Wagoner's a few years back, and it's sad, but a great way to pay one's respects to country greats. 11:06 a.m. - And that's just what Tanya Tucker is doing right now singing The Old Rugged Cross with The... Country Music Blog Thu, 02 May 2013 04:04:00 GMT