tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post6400953940375350629..comments2022-12-11T07:01:28.336-05:00Comments on Mike O'Malley's Blog: Does Asking, "Is That Country?" Matter?Mike O'Malleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-75776691803306808592012-07-03T09:02:56.357-04:002012-07-03T09:02:56.357-04:00Is the song "Blown Away" Country? It sur...Is the song "Blown Away" Country? It sure doesn't sound like it! But then again, the Aldean and Clarkson tune sounds like a 1987 pop power ballad. Man, I wish I had my hair from those days! In the case of "Blown Away", Carrie is one of Country's biggest acts. Regarding the song itself, think "Independance Day" with a tornado. If a record has two out of these three: song, artist and sound, its worth a look. If two of these factors have immense strength as "Blown Away" does with star power and lyric, give it some spins and see what happens.Rob Kelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-8193570565528131142012-07-02T13:20:34.772-04:002012-07-02T13:20:34.772-04:00Thanks, Jesse. I also recall Ronnie Dunn telling t...Thanks, Jesse. I also recall Ronnie Dunn telling the story of being a bit anxious about how 'Boot Scootin' Boogie' would be received.Mike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-69801630718914915592012-07-02T13:18:54.798-04:002012-07-02T13:18:54.798-04:00"I remember when I first came to the country ..."I remember when I first came to the country format in Milwaukee at WMIL in 1995...at that time, Garth and a very new Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, Shania... were getting those "this isn't country" comments. Funny how the cycle continues. I think you're right Mike, it's all individual perception. I'm just glad there are a lot of individuals that prefer the format :)"Jesse Jameshttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=659917223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-1952684613257569472012-07-01T15:31:45.992-04:002012-07-01T15:31:45.992-04:00Thanks, Jessica -- bet that was a fun show! momThanks, Jessica -- bet that was a fun show! momMike O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934926140449754355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342827.post-10870114254143466962012-06-30T22:02:26.905-04:002012-06-30T22:02:26.905-04:00With 22 Million subscribers and 145 Thousand liste...With 22 Million subscribers and 145 Thousand listeners on our Facebook wall....I just let them debate the "is this country?" question all night long. You are RIGHT, MOM!Jessica Gottesmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865264267283766573noreply@blogger.com