The Dayton area just got a new Radio Station 101.5 Hank FM. All they play is old country. Its about time.
I saw George Straight at the Nutter Center at WSU about 12 years ago. Was an awesome concert. Was listening to all the K-mart Cowboys complain because he stood at the mic and sang. They were saying how boring it was. I just shook my head and said he doesn't need to jump around and act a fool. Just listen to the words and enjoy the story.
Good to know about the radio station. I will see if I can pick them up. In regards to George Strait, that is how he was when I saw him in concert. Big hat. Dark blue Wranglers where you just about swore they were ironed/pressed. Might tap his toe or heel occasionally, but pretty much just stood there.
WHy would they outsell 20:1? Because wannabes spend the money on it. I played country music in my rusty 78 Chevy truck when country wasn't cool. Slapping a Browning sticker on your yuppie truck with the local "country" station playing isn't country.
Did anyone actually read the article I linked? It is quite comical but you guys are pretty well echoing it.