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By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:29:09 +0000

Ah, alas, the days of mix CDs are officially over for the Wards. Bill finally purchased an Ipod last weekend. I hate to admit it, but It seems that it’s all that it’s cracked up to be.

By: Discussion: Country Music Mix - Mountain View Journal

Discussion: Country Music Mix - Mountain View Journal — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:54:06 +0000

[...] September 12, 2008 Discussion Okay, Folks, I’ve got quite a challenge for you this time! Do you remember the days between cassette tapes and Ipods? They were the days when we had to make mix CDs for our cars before road trips and for our friends if we wanted to share new music with them. While I realize that many of our fine readers still engage in this practice, I also know that most of us have left that era behind. While it’s nice to have the convenience of today’s slick technology, those w Continue here: Discussion: Country Music Mix [...]

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:41:42 +0000

I second Leeann’s comment. Has Mandy Barnett released anything lately that I’ve missed? Great voice.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:57:21 +0000

Jonathan, I like your lists. That OCMS song is one of my favorites.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:33:04 +0000

Oh, I’m in. I’m one of those High Fidelity types who spends entirely too much energy making various mixes and playlists. I’ve actually imported all of the mix CDs I burned in college as separate playlists on my iPod.

So two mixes here.

“Current” Taste
01). “Sounds So Good,” Ashton Shepherd.
02). “Hard Livin’,” Justin Townes Earle.
03). “The Rise & Fall of Intelligent Design,” Rodney Crowell.
04). “The Cheapest Key,” Kathleen Edwards.
05). “Punchbowl,” Punch Brothers.
06). “Who’s Cryin’ Baby,” Rhonda Vincent.
07). “The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore,” Kathy Mattea.
08). “Blue Side of the Mountain,” The Steeldrivers.
09). “Genevieve,” Sugarland.
10). “The Pain of Loving You,” Patty Loveless.
11). “Shoulder to the Plow,” Fred Eaglesmith.
12). “Hell Ain’t Half Full,” Chris Knight.
13). “That Man I Shot,” Drive-By Truckers.
14). “Gunpowder & Lead,” Miranda Lambert.
15). “Danny Callahan,” Connor Oberst.
16). “Blue Driver,” Vetiver.
17). “Tryin’ to Stop Your Leavin’,” Dierks Bentley.
18). “The Bitter End,” Carlene Carter.
19). “Drunken Poet’s Dream,” Hayes Carll.

Current Taste
01). “He Don’t Care About Me,” Kelly Willis f/ Son Volt.
02). “If Hollywood Don’t Need You (Honey, I Still Do),” Don Williams.
03). “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind,” Joan Osborne.
04). “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again),” Tompall Glaser & The Glaser Brothers.
05). “Casket Vignette,” Bobbie Gentry.
06). “Papa Was a Rodeo,” Kelly Hogan & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts.
07). “Outfit,” Drive-By Truckers.
08). “Tell it To Me,” Old Crow Medicine Show.
09). “Straight to Hell,” Hank III.
10). “Kerosene,” Miranda Lambert.
11). “I’m the Man Who Loves You,” Wilco.
12). “Can’t Let Go,” Ashley Monroe.
13). “Where Are You Now,” Trisha Yearwood.
14). “Songs About Rain,” Gary Allan.
15). “Wake Up Older,” Julie Roberts.
16). “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” Dwight Yoakam.
17). “Set Out Running,” Neko Case.
18). “Wild and Blue,” John Anderson.
19). “Ain’t Had No Lovin’,” Connie Smith.
20). “I’ve Got a Right to Cry,” Mandy Barnett.

By: Matt B

Matt B — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:54:20 +0000

Hmm…Some other people here like Brendan James and Griffin House….

By: Adam S.

Adam S. — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:05:11 +0000

Normally I’d just hit ‘Shuffle’ on my iPod but here’s a song list I had for a recent road trip last month:

1. “3rd Gear & 17″ – Aaron Watson
2. “This Town Needs a Bar” – Jeremy McComb
3. “Missouri” (represent!) – David Nail
4. “Whiskey” – Pat Green
5. “All I Can See” – Brendan James
6. “Small Town Big Time” – Chris Young
7. “Georgia” – Carolyn Dawn Johnson
8. “Jacksonville” – Josh Turner
9. “Fight I Couldn’t Win” – Keni Thomas
10. “College” – Pat Green & Brad Paisley
11. “Alberta Bound” – Paul Brandt
12. “Minneapolis” – Lucinda Williams
13. “Flirtin’ with Me” – Jason Blaine
14. “Sunday Driver” – Blue County
15. “What’s Up with That” – Scotty Emerick
16. “Like It’s a Bad Thing” – Gary Allan
17. “I Love This Bar” – Toby Keith
18. “Cheaper to Keep Her” – Aaron Lines
19. “Ropin’ Pen” – Trent Willmon

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:56:47 +0000

Well, in a way, I’m a little behind in technology. I don’t have an outlet in my car to plug my iPod into. So I still burn cds and I love making mixed cd’s! My playlist mostly consist of recent music. Here’s my list:

Love Don’t Live Here – Lady Antebellum
House of Cash – George Strait/Patty Loveless
Waitin on a Woman – Brad Paisley
Last Call – Lee Ann Womack
You Look Good in my Shirt – Keith Urban
Hello – Julianne Hough
I Told You So – Carrie Underwood
It Happens – Sugarland
She’s Gonna Hurt Somebody – Chuck Wicks
Should’ve Said No – Taylor Swift
Holding You – Gretchen Wilson
Relentless – Jason Aldean
Good Time – Alan Jackson
Sweet and Wild – Dierks Bentley/Sarah Buxton
Oh Love – Brad Paisley/Carrie Underwood
I Can’t Be Bothered – Miranda Lambert
Another Try – Josh Turner/Trish Yearwood
I Run – Lady Antebellum
Truth #2 – Dixie Chicks
Novacaine – Little Big Town

Yea nothing but new country! But that’s basically what I’m listening to right now! Haha

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:56:25 +0000

Keeping it to Country or Countryish songs this round:

Tift Merritt – Virginia, No One Can Warn You
Suzy Bogguss – Diamonds and Tears
Alex Woodward – Reno [Feat Sara Watkins]
Griffin House – I Remember (It’s Happening Again)
Julie Roberts – Wake Up Older
Kasey Chambers – Dam
Miranda Lambert – New Strings
Pat Green – Wave on Wave
Sugarland – Tennessee
Cross Canadian Ragweed – Sick and Tired [Feat Lee Ann Womack]
Lady Antebellum – Lookin For a Good Time
Carter’s Chord – Baltimore
Ashton Shepherd – Sounds So Good
Gary Allan – Right Where I Need to Be
Coley McCabe – Grow Young With You
Shannon Brown – Corn Fed
Rachel Proctor – Me and Emily
Matraca Berg – Back in the Saddle
Willie Nelson – Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)

By: lcb

lcb — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:45:02 +0000

Pretty “mainstream,” I suppose. Oh well. I also use the “can I listen over and over and not get tired of it” test:

Sunday Morning Coming Down Johnny Cash
How Far Is Heaven Los Lonely Boys
Strawberry Wine Deanna Carter
18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses Kathy Mattea
You’re Gonna Miss This Trace Adkins
Forever and Ever, Amen Randy Travis
Poncho and Lefty Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard
Big Iron Marty Robbins
Starting With Me Jake Owen
Johnny and June Heidi Newfield
Gentle On My Mind Glen Campbell
Let Me Let Go Faith Hill
Not Ready To Make Nice Dixie Chicks
One More Day Diamond Rio
I Know You Won’t Carrie Underwood
Good Ole Boys Like Me Don Williams
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Hank Williams
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Willie Nelson