NAOMI JUDD SPEAKS OUT CMT’S DISREGARD FOR COUNTRY MUSIC FANS The following “Letter to the Editor” from Naomi Judd could not have come at a better time. It brought attention to the fact that CMT who has annually stunk up the television with their so-called awards shows and their Rock n Roll grouping of names that do not even belong on this show, but I guess when you are in dire need of better ratings, you will do anything. Thank you Naomi for speaking out and for standing up for what country music stands for. Now where are the other artists who have been a part of the country music industry for the good years, when paying tribute to artists who had passed on was a part of the country music. George Jones got a short remembrance, and Jack Greene was totally ignored. And to have the Mavericks sing any version of “The Race Is On,” was not right. CMT has been shaming country music for years with their awards show for loud music, funky artists that don’t have a clue how to spell country music let alone sing it. Their show is so bad that it leaves a bad taste in the mouth of country music, but it jacks up the ego’s of many of the new artists, not all of them, but a bunch of them. The attendance at these shows is large because the fans come to Nashville to see their favorite country music stars, but no one flies the banner of the legends, the veterans, or those who have passed on. CMT’s producers and talent directors will have to come up with a much better production plan before they can compete with CMA or ACM. If Naomi Judd is worried about what the effect of her letter will have for her future appearances on CMT, she need not worry. Being banned from CMT is not her loss… The change in country music has been drastic over the past 5-10 years and the price we are paying is evident in what we see on these awards shows. The following is Naomi Judd’s comments: *********************************************************************************** CMT Awards did a disservice to country fans, Jones’ legacy George Jones is to country music what The Beatles are to pop, the Rolling Stones to rock, Elvis to rockabilly, Mozart to classical and Aretha to soul. Yet, the “Country” Music Television awards show allowed only a “by the way” mention of Jones’ death and legacy. Incongruously, they chose alternative music group the Mavericks to perform their short version of George’s “The Race Is On.” True country music fans are a loyal bunch and are passionate about our roots and heritage. Every year, CMT includes artists of unrelated genres, many of whom some country music fans don’t even know. I suggest the CMT Awards show change its name. Perhaps to “the Multi-Genre Awards Show, Featuring Artists under 30.” I realize speaking out will cause me to now be forever banned by CMT. But I’m tired of folks messing with my country music. Especially when it involves my dear friend George Jones. Naomi Judd Leiper’s Fork 37064
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:10:06 +0000
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