Comments on: Texas-Nashville Divide Could Be Closing

By: Sam Moore

Sam Moore — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:31:57 +0000

Correct, I meant to say “Love Without End, Amen.” However, your comments about Sheppard actually work toward my hypothesis. “Private Malone” was several years ago. Assuming he was putting Texas music down at the time, he has “changed his tune” since then. Thanks for your comments and please make sure to keep me on my toes!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:28:08 +0000

First, “Forever and Ever Amen” was Randy Travis, not George Strait.

Second, Thom Sheppard spent most of his time before co-writing “Private Malone” telling everyone in Nashville how pathetic Texas — and Texas music — was to him. Thom told me personally “I think mostly people without talent get on the Texas Charts when they just can’t make it in Nashville.”

You may see a divide, a gap, or a tie. I see the Red River, which should be as far east as a true Texas musician should ever go.

By: Sam Moore

Sam Moore — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:31:28 +0000

Speaking of George Strait, I also just visited with Aaron Barker, who now lives in Nashville, but keeps a home in San Antonio. Barker wrote “Baby Blue” and “Forever and Ever Amen” for Strait. Of course, Barker is also the famous voice from the Bluebell Ice Cream jingles!

By: GabbieHeartsGeorgeStrait

GabbieHeartsGeorgeStrait — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:04:58 +0000

Good artical. I agree. They are both country. Just different styles. Personally. I like both types. Like right now,I’m listening to Rodney Atkins’ new CD,but before,I was listening to George Strait.