Donald Trump does not deserve or declare, nor require a monopoly on celebrity political views, not back then, and certainly not now as president. Toby Keith and his often belligerent rhetoric became the poster boy for country music for a decade, and the Dixie Chicks were unfairly ostracized from the genre due to the fury that swept over the country listening population. Donald Trump did, and now theyre listening to him. I thought about broaching the Affordable Care Act issue specifically in this article, but I didnt want to bog down on policy. Close Menu. 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. 12:17 pm. President Trump, another Hollywood reality television star has not showed how much he cares either and does not deserve the celebrity monopoly on speaking out politically; comparing him to Hillary Clinton and her agenda is false equivalency. Also, I would think hes smart enough to see through Trumps New York City huckster act (If anyone thinks Trump really cares about the rural disenfranchised and loves the poorly educated, as he said, I have a bridge to sell you.). January 27, 2017 @ 10:46 am. Her sales jumped 1000%. Drink with us. Last time, I got there about 90 minutes before the show and the place was almost packed. His album After the Fire was released on . She did not make it on her vocal talent. Rolling Stone, as an institution, has itself become somewhat of an anachronism. 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. Charlie Im not a conservative, but I agree with every word you wrote about Rolling Stone. You come down on the side of our mainstream celebrities, you alienate your fans. (This is not a Hillary Clinton endorsement either. Country is more than just a steel guitar. 10:14 am, Aaron If Cody Jinks, Whitey Morgan, Turnpike Troubadours, Sturgill Simpson etc.. were always on the radio then they would be the ones filling up the arenas and be the superstars. "Hippies & Cowboys" Live from Red Rocks in Colorado. I think I will get Jon Stewarts quote tattooed on my forehead. 1 for Top Albums on iTunes and Apple Music. (and yes obviously people should educate themselves before speaking up, but I know teachers who voted for Trump & hate Devos, and all the country stars who said nice things about Cody Allen, could speak up against the anti-LGBT bills in Texas, etc). People who are not elected officials can have jobs that are highly political in nature. And I dont believe he was saying keep your mouth shut if you are a supporter either, he was saying that if you dont see any cause for concern with our country right now, then by all means theres no reason for you to comment because there isnt anything for you to comment on. Cody Jinks LLC is a U.S. company and your personal information will be transferred to, processed, stored and accessed by us, our Service Providers, Affiliates and Business Partners in the United States and in other jurisdictions where we or they operate, which may not provide you with the same level of privacy protection as you are entitled to . 2:42 pm. Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak for me.. Jinx is lamenting how political woes have gotten in the way of adequately addressing working-class needs. On the one hand white rural residents are more likely to vote Republican than the country as a whole. I might actually learn something and find common ground. insecure white girls who felt that they were socially left behind). ! from Rolling Stone is wrong. As a Jew who had family members come to the US as refugees and others who were turned away (& then died), this poem has been going through my head lately: First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out January 26, 2017 @ ', Trending That remains to be seen. Mike W. The Idiocracy is real. January 26, 2017 @ Theres a significant parallel in country music, where, in the past few years, the rancorous debate over what belongs in the genre and what doesnt has frequently boiled over in social media and across indie-major label lines. Music is a beautiful art form and should be enjoyed by all regardless of religion or political party. ), therhodeo January 26, 2017 @ But if we politicize every sector of American life, and continue to draw battle lines with each other, this politically corrosive environment could do just as much to undermine the arts, culture, and well being in American life as any policy of the Trump Administration. That said, I dont believe any of mans governments are very good. 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. Hippies and Cowboys goes a step further, as Jinks disavows country clichs concerning the put together person people should hang out with, and what exactly the archetypal country boy ought to look like. Who gives a shit what Cole Swindell thinks about how to resolve the insolvency of the Affordable Care Act? I disagree with you on this. But artists are under no obligation to make that sort of music if that doesnt fit their artistic progression of the records they want to make, especially when it has been proven to impact their bottom line. I've been drinkin' to remember and drinkin' to forget. In Jinks estimation, thats precisely why people keep returning to his shows. So Im not sure its fair to judge them on political merits. Cody Jinks. And you accept that sexual assault is wrong or you do not. Local official along with federal officials are trying to track down the person who issued the threat, but havent just yet, he continued. This nails it. Jinx describes in What Else is New (2015): Yeah, the cost of livin goes up and the pay goes down I hear enough god and guns bullshit out of Nashville that you cant say theyre not political. Trigger Or the burning of a slowly turning knife. 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Ive never been a part of any musical scene 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. Perhaps the most important lesson to yield from the 2016 presidential election is never underestimate the power of discontent. January 27, 2017 @ FLYINGBURRITO2486 Chris You come down on the side of your fans, you become the subject of our mainstream celebrities Twitter rants. I enjoy music written by real people about the human condition and I really dont care a rip about artist politics. So go ahead country stars, throw away your half your fans money to spout how your political views are smarter than mine. But this insane demand across the board of where do you stand?!? Trying to get people to pay attention to your artist feature or album review in this environment is like trying to roller skate uphill. Jinks name was suddenly on everyones lips as a talented newcomer, even though hes more than a decade into his country career with four previous albums to his credit. Its not that theyre trying to hide anything, or that they dont care. February 13, 2017 @ She should have owned that statement. January 26, 2017 @ I didnt say that I wouldnt listen to an artist or read a book by an author that doesnt vote the same way that I do. Cody Jinks, Social Distortion, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and more artists will also play the Milwaukee festival. It seems to be along the same lines of this tweet that Jason Isbell sent out recently: If your beliefs are easily extricable from your work, you might want to call yourself something other than an artist. (heres the source: https://twitter.com/JasonIsbell/status/818879474754260992). "Watch the World Die" follows the prolific Jinks' dual album projects in fall of 2019. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. January 26, 2017 @ The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Cody age is 41 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Haltom City. January 27, 2017 @ But much of politics is driven by fear, like the fear of government taking peoples guns away, and now that the government is going to somehow severely restrict or prohibit women from obtaining birth controlboth of which are ridiculous and the products of propaganda. 10:24 am. Though he did thank Obama for his service when he performed at the inauguration, and is probably less politically-charged than his music would imply. In other words, you could have voted for Hillary Clinton, a third party candidate, or not voted at all. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. (And elsewhere, for that matter.) Sounds psychotic to me. 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? Are you really going through life judging peoples worth by their political stance? In my opinion, music can solve many of the same problems politics can, or may even be better suited. ( I kid ! hated Trump more than the Left did. The biggest independent country artist on the planet. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. January 26, 2017 @ It would be career suicide for any mainstream artist to speak out against him personally. Jack Williams 9:17 am. Shes anti-Trump as RS seems to want. This political garbage has gone too far and has not only taken a ride in every seat in the car, but now its driving and changing the radio station and its picking up friends in the way. In fact Ive been both surprised and somewhat impressed that the vast majority of country music artists have chosen to remain on the sidelines throughout this political shit storm out of respect for their fans, the political process, and their place in it. Sure, some of the female artists supported the womens march but did any of them say specifically that they supported it because they were anit-Trump? On October 11, 2019, Jinks released the album After the Fire. I thought the days of selling snake oil would be over, but I guess not. 12:23 pm. 12:15 pm. And also the rest of your article. hahhahahaha.. theyre still here and still crying, and no Im not a Republican or Bush supporter and my vote is still out on Trump, but, hell not be any worse than the artist Hillary (piss poor actress) who finds those who disagree with her views as deplorable. And then its WW3 with country music as the battleground, and we all lose, while nothing is gained politically for either side. I guess itll be ok when some perv comes creeping in on his daughters though, right? January 26, 2017 @ Im not surprised though. Harley Davidson Homecoming at Veterans Park, Coastal Credit Union Music Park w/ Eric Church, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre w/ Eric Church. She also evolved her persona and her message in recent years to expand her fan base into the 18-25 urban and college female demographic, which identifies strongly with progressive feminists. 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