Comments on: Ho Ho Ho. It’s the Country Universe Show & Tell Post.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:26:16 +0000

Oh, dear grandmother
Were it not for that reindeer
You’d still be with us

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:48:05 +0000

OK, more show and tell..Country related.

On the recommendations for some folks here at CU, I asked for, and received…COAL, my little niece was only too happy to present it to me on behalf of her Mom (my cousin), and she was delighted with the double meaning in the context of the Christmas Holiday.

Kathy Mattea’s “Coal”, was even better than I thought it would be…I put it right up there with Patty Loveless’ masterpiece Mountain Soul, although I still like MS a little more.

I also like the fact that Marty Stuart is all over this album, as producer and musician, and harmony vocalist.

And the Stuart connection goes even further…My Mom and Step Dad gave me Marty Stuart’s book COUNTRY MUSIC: The Masters.
This book is amazing…it features Marty’s first rate photography, portraits of Country and Bluegrass masters and memorabilia. I really recommend this book…it’s like a Country Music museum in 373 pages.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:48:05 +0000

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXwUNV1xzr0

My favorite Christmas track – my gift to everyone … This version directly from the movie doesn’t feature Dolly’s solo vocals.

Merry Christmas everybody.

P.S. Be sure to check out Chris’s end of the year albums list. It’s really great, and I’m not just saying that because we write for the same blog. ;)

By: ccdixon

ccdixon — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:27:30 +0000

Here’s something fun – ADC Media Guide presents a Christmas special with Raul Malo.

The concert: http://www.adcmediaguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=193:christmas-concert-with-raul-malo&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=18

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:11:03 +0000

Oh also I forgot…

Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope it’s filled with tons of joy and happiness!!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:10:15 +0000

Well I’m excited to see my brother open his Christmas gift. We bought him an iPod! I’m even more excited because I’ll finally get mine back after a month! Yay!!

Also, I’m really loving the performance of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Julianne Hough that was at the Opry this past weekend! It’s great!

And lastly, here’s a cheesy haiku thing:

He called her baby
So they eloped in Vegas
Before he cheated

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:47:52 +0000

Country haiku? Sounds interesting…

Our forest of green
Our ancient redwood and oak
Like rust it corrodes

I tried other songs, but I like this one the best. Bonus points for anyone who can guess the song it’s from! Hint, it’s a track on one of the albums listed here:

http://mykindofcountry.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/chriss-end-of-2008-list-top-8-albums/

See? I managed to plug my own list! I guess that is something, I’m posting my 2008 lists for albums and singles today on mykindofcountry.wordpress.com/ . Go check it out! Also, Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:52:13 +0000

Well, my show and tell item(s) are five CDs of Patty Loveless’ “Bluegrass and White Snow, A Mountain Christmas” that I’m giving to four fortunate friends and family members for Christmas.

Seasonally appropriate, and a genuine treasure in the genre of Country Christmas albums.

The fifth copy? Keepin’ it for meself..My current copy is in peril of wearing out.

See, I consider BG&WS kinda/sorta Patty’s “Mountain Soul 2″ and that warrants year round listening..(is that so wrong?)

But it’s always nice to be normal, and to share and enjoy this outstanding Christmas album “in Season” as well.

Great topic Dan, Merry Christmas everyone!