One of the best parts is that they performed it in front of the artists and executives that were killing country.

@bfsgman

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to find country artists with balls like that today now that we're in the era of twerking Puke Bryan and his mom jeans.

@ethanweeter2732

Жыл бұрын

But they were two of the best at the time in terms of revenue, so nobody was going to cancel them over it.

@brenden4258

7 ай бұрын

@@ethanweeter2732even if they tried to cancel them how are you gonna cancel the king of country

So there is a bit of a back story to Murder on Music Row. There was an awards show a year or so before this that George Jones was to perform on but the music executives wouldn’t let him do the whole song, just a line or two because they gave the time to the new artists to perform. Allen Jackson was also scheduled to perform one of his new songs on the show but when he came out he sang George Jones song instead of his own. Classy move on his part. Basically gave the executives the middle finger. So there is where the line about the Possum in the song comes from.

George Strait in the 80’s and Alan Jackson in the 90’s were the two artists that single-handedly kept traditional, western swing, honky tonk country alive. George Strait is considered The King because of this. Country in the 80’s went Pop and in the 90’s reverted back to neo-traditional styles which created some of the biggest stars the genre has ever had. All because of George Strait. Also, “Music Row” is 16th Avenue in Nashville where hundreds of country artists recorded their classic songs.

@michelleortega1514

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about randy travis.He is a big part of country

@ethanweeter2732

Жыл бұрын

@@michelleortega1514Randy, Clay Walker, Daryl Singletary, John Micheal Montgomery, Joe Diffie, etc.

@I_give_up_already

Жыл бұрын

Clint Black,

@I_give_up_already

Жыл бұрын

Alabama

George Strait and Alan Jackson are living legends!!

Yup. Today’s country isn’t country and they will never replace good olé country music. “I WAS COUNTRY WHEN COUNTRY WASN’T COOL” !!!

George Strait has a song "Kicked out of Country" worth a listen.

The possum is George Jones. I love this song. Alan Jackson and George Strait are the greatest. George Jones and Alan Jackson did a song " Good year for the roses" check it out sometime.

Back in 1992 or so, George Strait starred in a movie "Pure Country" about a country artist who had moved into the smoke and fire special effects, etc., type of entertainment. It was bugging him so one day he went AWOL and went back to his old home place and the small roadhouse where he got his start. His grandma told him she liked it better when he just sat down with his guitar and sang, which is what he eventually did when he got back with the band. There's much more to this movie, but it seems a lot like what "Murder On Music Row" is about. All those who saw, for example, Garth Brooks concerts with the crashing guitars, fire and smoke, flying around on wires over the crowd, etc., get what they're talking about here.

So glad yall listened to this one! George Jones was the Opossum. I am one of those that listen to the old stuff and usually shun the pop crap, never liked pop even when wrapped up and wearing a country bow.

George Strait and Alan Jackson are still true classic country artists 💙💙 Love them both

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

This was certainly a good performance. - Keith

This song is so true! I miss the older country music. The Possum was George Jones. You should listen to George Jones song "Who's Going to Fill Their Shoes" another awesome song that's related to this one. 💕

@michellesirois6954

2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE whos going to fill theyre shoes

@libertyann439

2 жыл бұрын

The video is phenomenal 👏

Y'all missed where George said "even the Hag wouldn't have a chance on today's radio" He's referring to the now late country legend Merle Haggard, who's arguably one of the greatest singer songwriter's in country music history. Enjoyed your video! If y'all haven't listened to Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound by Hank Williams, Jr check it out, seeing your show is about whiskey and music 🎵

The first singer George Strait has over 60 hit songs. Alan Jackson with him has almost as many. George and Alan wrote this song together.

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

They created an awesome tune. - Keith

@robertluster6381

4 ай бұрын

The song was originally written and recorded by Kentucky Native Larry Cordell. It is easy to Google it and find out.

@jeffdetmer4681

22 күн бұрын

I agree it's a great song Valma, but they didn't write it. Larry Cordle and Larry Shell wrote it. They are 2 amazing Nashville writers, Also Larry Cordle had (maybe still has?) a band called Lonesome Standard Time. He also wrote a song that Ricky Skaggs had a hit with called Highway 40 Blues. ; ))

I miss country like this and they are right its not the same anymore and it's sad but I always go back to the oldies

Great song and true message. I'm guilty of leaving country radio, probably 5 or 6 years ago, because if I want to listen to pop rock, I would turn the channel. I am not saying I think todays music is bad. It's just not country.

@wandadavis2124

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly... I couldn't tell you most of the names of any country artists nowadays. I just don't listen to the radio like I used to, not since country turned pop and pop turned nasty. If I'm going to listen to something it's going to be old school music! Back before everything was about sex, money and drugs and a bunch of naked girls parading around like hoes. 😔😡

George strait and Alan Jackson have another song done together called "designated drinker" y'all gotta check it out y'all would love it!!

As you've discovered most country music these days is rock/ pop/rap, most definitely NOT traditional county. I don't even listen to the so called country music stations anymore. Love this song and both artists are absolute Legends!!!!

@tfkrockhard

2 жыл бұрын

Same. If I find a 90s country station, my radio ain’t changing.

Thanks Jeremiah! I have SOOOO been waiting for this one! Excellent reaction guys!

I am a huge traditional country music fan, always have been, and this song is my anthem, the delivery, can't be topped George and Alan are 2 of the best story tellers ever to perform, and thier message is true, the nashville powers that be, would absolutely turn away Hank Sr. And Jr. As well, the Hag(Merle Haggard) and the possum(George Jones) as a fan though, I still listen to all of them and keep them alive

George Strait and Alan Jackson are pure country. There are some current singers/bands I like (Chris, Blake, Zack Brown Band for example) but there are some that skate the edge of country music in an attempt to attract country fans when they are actually pop. And hey, there are a lot of pop artist that I like. But when it comes to country, I find myself mostly listen to the old school stuff (Johnny Cash, George Jones, Dolly) and listening to a lot of late 80's and 90's country. And the difference between then and now is very noticeable. Mr. George Jones was The Possum. I suggest 'Midnight In Montgomery' by Alan Jackson. As for George Strait "All My Ex's Live In Texas" is a fun song. I think you will enjoy it.

@tfkrockhard

2 жыл бұрын

Midnight in Montgomery would make more sense if they listen to I’m so Lonesome I could cry by Hank Williams Sr first.

@greeneyelove2003

2 жыл бұрын

@@tfkrockhard That's true.

Love this. Loved George Jones and George Strait and Alan Jackson. Real down to earth gifted singers / songwriter's sing the truth. I won't listen to new pop rock Country . I like to turn the knob to listen to a different genre.

Great reaction! Dustin, you have completed your training of Keith! 🤣🤣🤣 He is aware of the door and pink sticky note! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

It is a well known fact that Keith cannot be trained -Dustin

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I want the sticky notes. - Keth

@traciekelley2757

Жыл бұрын

Can't teach a old dog new tricks 😂

Alan Jackson - just playing opossum. With a lovely feature from THE opossum... George Jones. 🖤

Yup Possum was George Jones. Guys, several comments here about George and Alan writing this. They did not. This was written by 2 great songwriters Larry Cordle and Larry Shell.

The older stuff is definitely my favorite. My Playlist has multiple personality disorder. There are some newer artists that have a throwback style. Midland is great. "Drinking Problem", and "Cheatin Songs" are worth a listen. Also David Ball. "Look what followed me Home" is a to start a rabbit hole.

@reneeholcomb205

2 жыл бұрын

@ Michael Montgomery, 😂🤣 mine does too. A mix of OG , 80’s , 90’s and some newer country ,and 80’s rock

@michelleortega1514

2 жыл бұрын

Love midlands music

George Jones is the possum. I love both the old school and the new country music, which makes me a unique country fan.

They are calling out country that forgot its roots. These 2 are arguably the biggest traditional stars ever.

If the late 80s and early 90s had a sound this is IT.....miss them days..

This was written by Larry Cordell and Larry Shell. It's basically a middle finger towards the bull s@#t. That comes on the radio today. Most country now is coming out of California. One of the greatest collaborations ever. They're both living legends

no truer words have ever been put into a song

Us old timers have a million memes about NOT listening to Luke Bryant

Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett- It's 5 o'clock Somewhere. Fun summer drinking song.

I'm one of them. Love your channel. I don't drunk, but I catch myself wanting to know what taste like. Y'all rock.

@BourbonCountryReacts

8 ай бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying it with us! -Dustin

Alan Jackson is banned from CMAs. He got up and walked out when The Dixie Chick preformed with Beyoncé.

Alan Jackson is definitely an OG, Straight came out in 81, but had his first big Album in 82, Jackson came out in 89 first big single was in 1990, George Straight has already retired in 2012. They both are OG’s. I agree more so George Straight, but Alan Jackson definitely is one too. His Tour is, “ last call, one more for the Road.” Has Health issues and basically told fans that he wont be doing touring forever, dont know if he’s retiring or not, Alan Jackson is my favorite country singer of all time, they both are Country Music Hall of Famers, George became one after he retired I believe, but for someone to be in the Hall of fame still singing, writing music and touring is insane. If i wrong about straights hall of fame let me know i know a lot about country singers but more so Alan Jackson then any of them.

@tfkrockhard

2 жыл бұрын

I think Alan Jackson retired too, although he put out an album last year I believe. He has health issues as well.

@janetgiddings5538

2 жыл бұрын

Alan is touring this year. His problems concern his balance and mobility.

@tfkrockhard

2 жыл бұрын

@@janetgiddings5538 if only he would make it out to Pennsylvania. One can dream…lol

Alen Jackson has quite the history for sticking to CMA awards most recently he walked out on byonca performance. Had drag queens on this yrs show.

Think about the size of the bowling balls on these guys... not just singing that song... but singing it at a country music awards show about the music execs and artists that are guilty of killing country music.... and the possum is George Jones.

You guys would probably like Merle Haggard. He was a country songwriter but his guitar picking had rock influences for sure. George Jones was the Possum. Willie Nelson was good friends with Merle and as you know, Willie is a great guitarist. They were all friends with Glen Cambell who played session guitar for the Wrecking Crew in the 60s and 70s.

Love Alan and George S.

Listen to Kicked out of Country by George Strait. It takes this song to the next level and gives a certain finger to what is now considered country music. Spoiler alert its not a thumbs up LOL. I highly suggest that song.

Fellow indiana boys I see! I’m up here near Warsaw! I’m only 25, but won’t give any new country the time of the day, my family (both mom and dad side) are from kentucky. But somehow we ended up here! My grandparents were big time holler hillbillies so this type of music just runs in my blood lol. Anyways, a singer of fellow Kentucky heritage, Dwight yoakam has a few great live performances on KZread in 1986 in Austin TX. check out his performance of “she wore red dresses”! Thanks!!

As a child of the 60's and 70's, I say the exact same thing every day. My daddy raised me on old country, and the outlaw country (Waylon). This crap they play on country radio now is just that... crap. It doesn't bother me that some of the acts today want to be country, but they need to be country. This pop country is killing REAL country music. George Jones. put a song out way way back called "Who's gonna fill their shoes".. and it tells you to what level country music has moved away from the old country, and no one will fill their shoes. There is also a song called "That ain't country".. you should give it a listen.. !!!

Outstanding you both listened to this one. County music now just sucks, I’m glad I have my MP3 Player

Saw this and couldn't click on it fast enough. Commenting before you pop the cork. Awesome, Song of the year and never released as a single. (The Possum is George Jones.)

The possum is George Jones and they mentioned the "Hag" also who is Merle Haggard.

The "Traditional Country" movement has much in common with the "Roots Rocker" movement.

There is a great version of A good year for the roses by Alan Jackson and George Jones aka the possum live in the studio.

This song is so true. A song I think you would appreciate is Billy Carrington’s People are Crazy

Dustin got it with the possum You guys have to watch the Live show Mike drop moment when Jackson stops his song live and goes into the possums song choices after they told George he couldnt play his whole song > pure badassery Then literally drops the mike and leaves the building

At one of the CMAs George Jones was told he would only have 1 minute to sing his song Choices. He stayed home instead. Alan Jackson was supposed to sing his song Pop a Top. He dud, for a line ir two, then he and his band switched to Choices. And walked off the stage. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ George was in tears at home. Alan is great!

Love this song! Glad they called them out.

Alan Jackson was a subtle rebel. He was upset an award show was using a recording he had to lip sync to. So his drummer "played" without sticks. It was at the 1994 ACM awards and the song was "Gone Country" if you're want to see it

The Possum was George Jones and it was written because the CMA's only gave him enough time to one verse of his song Choices

I love y'alls reactions. I'd really like to see you react to I Wish Grandpas Never Died by Riley Green. I think its one y'all would like. One thing you said in your reaction to I Pray for You reminded me of it. You said people had told you that if it plays on country radio, it's country. And that relates to this video as well. But if you want to find out what Riley Green thinks about modern country, you'll have to check out I Wish Grandpas Never Died.

The possum is the immortal George Jones. And one of his greatest songs that you haven't listened to yet is who's going to feel their shoes. George strait and Alan Jackson are both OG's picked my word for it. And the song was basically written because exactly wanted these two to do very poppy music and it just wasn't going to happen. Although I will recommend the fireman and All My exes live in Texas by George strait and Chattahoochee by Alan jackson. Great reaction guys I very much enjoyed this one.

I sure do miss the steel guitar. Such a beautiful sound

If you want a double whammy of great OGs Merle Haggard and George Jones aka the possum we must have been drunk

Amen!!

Great reaction, but I was totally distracted by the open door 🚪 lol

Fiddle/Violin are the same instrument. Fiddle or Fiddling is a style of playing, or so I have been told.

Smiles everyone, hit the like button. I'm from Summersville WV. Moved to NC awhile back tho. Happy week to all.

Love this song. Pop Country is all the radio's play. I wish they would bring back classic county radio stations. BTW, I love your channel

Awesome song, great reaction.... gotta love it when it hurts....😳🤣🤣good story song...

And the two men that was killed on music row was Kevin Hughes and Sammy Sadler

George Jones was the Possum. Thank you, George and Alan, for having the courage to stand up for traditional country music. I don't listen the the mish-mash of country, pop, rap, and whatever garbage that they've come up with these days.

There is an old joke that says if we knew Florida Georgia Line was coming along we wouldn't have give Rascal Flatts such a hard time.😂😂😂 Tim McGraw recorded a a response to this song called Things Change.

It was based on a shooting on 16 Avenue on music row . Where two men was killed in 1989 on music row. They just got done recording music there. And yes they are killing country music. But the guy that had them killed was found guilty.

Eric Upchurch made a good point in his "apology" video, while talking about the current state of the country music industry and their artists. Basically saying how they keep trying to rake everyone in, so much so that they lost their identity. Not everyone is going to like real country music.

One of the truest songs ever written

🎉Alice's restaurant by Arlo Guthrie 🎉

The 'Possum also gave Vince Gill the nickname of Sweet Pea.

Artists speak through their music and this is what they had to say....

My new favorite channel

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

16th Avenue in Nashville is where all the record companies are. So when they said they saw someone running from 16th Avenue they were talkin about murder was committed by the record companies. Only two of today's country greats could sing a song about the record companies killing traditional country music and not worry about the repercussions. They performed this song at one of the Country Music Award ceremonies and the crowd seemed to agree

You need to react to Whose Gonna fill Their Shoes. The second song about this subject. The Possum was George Jones.

I remember watching this. I quit watching all the award shows & todays country a long time ago. I listen to a radio station that plays from the 90s on down. But l still feel they don't play enough of the older country. Miss the story songs that came from the heart with the steel pedal guitar, banjo, fiddle & harmonica. It saddens me that Country Misic got to big for it's boots.

My son and hubby won't even turn on a current "country" station. Just the oldies stations. I listen to both but then I grew up on my mama's OG country and my big brothers Southern rock and classic rock. I can't be mad about modern country being influenced by the other music I grew up loving. But it does make me mad when traditional country can't get played. I do listen mostly to a classic country station and a couple of classic rock stations and my Southern Rock playlists on Pandora cuz I do get tired of the hookup songs on New country radio.

This song was controversial back in the day. It pissed some of the 'new' country artists back in the day. But, it is so true. My name for the new stuff is watered-down country. But, I have to admit, I do listen to some of the new stuff.

@janetgiddings5538

2 жыл бұрын

My granddaughter was listening to some of the new "country" in my car, so I listened along. It seemed the song was very, very long. I finally asked if it was still the same song. Nope, but they all sounded that much alike!

The opossum is George jones. They called him No Show Jones also.

One of the most important songs for the traditionalists movement in country. I always direct my stupid Gen Z friends to this song if I catch them listening to fake country. The Possum (George Jones) is like the GOAT. "Still Doin' Time" is an awesome song of his. Great video as always, guys! Looking forward to future stuff. God bless - Everett

George Jones was the opossum. May he rest in peace. This song was sang that particular night because that was the first CMA award that George Jones was NOT welcome to perform. Jackson and Strait got pissed and let the award folks know how pissed off they were. I like to rock but I miss the old stuff, when you could feel the pure raw emotion sang in a song and yes, I was singing with and got told to. Shut UP!! Roommate is a Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin fan. Loved this song, loved your reactions 2 thumbs 👍 👍up! The bourbon/not bourbon; Beautiful color but I'm passing on this one. I'm allergic to strawberries and thus avoid anything that says "berries".

Radney Foster is good old country, "Went For A Ride" or "Old Silver".

Outlaw Country remains true and real!!!!

I agree with you 100% . They killed Country music . Did you know they banned this song , when it first came out .

Great reaction! Could you please react to Lee Ann Womack - I'll Think of a Reason Later? It's a pretty witty song, worth checking out.

Yep

Yeah but if you think about it in a way Chris Stapleton leans towards the classic traditional country. He just had that soul of the South with him too. He's just extra special.

George jones “whose gonna fill their shoes”

Bridgeport is right next to Clarksburg, where Rt 50 and I79 cross.

@BourbonCountryReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Spent plenty of time there. - Keith

I like the new stuff but I do really miss the traditional country music my dad used to sing to me.

Are you guys okay? Haven't seen a post in a while.

Just a fun fact they called Hank Williams the Hillbilly Shakespeare.

Couple other songs that cover the same topic and are a little bit newer is Shooter Jennings "Put the O Back in Country" Hank III "Dick in Dixie" and Aaron Lewis "That Ain't Country"

Back to the normal upload time.

Possibly you enjoy older country because you can actually hear and understand the words.

My husband won't even listen to a county music station anymore. We live in Alabama and there is one country station that reaches over several states, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi which plays nothing but old country. If we listen to the radio, that's what we listen to. I agree, this new stuff is nothing but a bunch of crap.

"Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" by George Jones

I'm more traditional and George is my all time favorite but right now I absolutely love Eric Church! Please listen to Eric Church "STICK THAT IN YOUR COUNTRY SONG "

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Used to listen to this a lot.. Then I found out that it's a George Jones cover.