Can You Hear Country in Snoop Dogg's New Song?
When the rapper Snoop Dogg came backstage at the CMT Music Awards on Monday night, one of my colleagues turned to me and asked, "What in the world is he doing here?" Here's the answer - in the words of Snoop Dogg himself:
"I have a new single called ‘My Medicine' and I'm going to get a lot of country artists to perform on it, because it was inspired by country music and by the late Johnny Cash. So I just wanted to try to get a couple of artists to be a part of it, and they agreed to do it, so be on the lookout for it."
Check out this live performance from VH1 Storytellers and tell us if you think he can really make it in country music.
By the way, what is it about Johnny Cash that appeals to the rapper so much?
"His whole style. His whole persona, his whole way of making music, just being real. His music touched people like myself, which you probably didn't know that. That's why I'm wearing all black tonight, in dedication to my main man, JC homeboy."
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NOWAY says:
Are you kidding me?????There is no way country will embrace a song about sending your woman out to prostitute herself then spend the money to buy her man drugs…..
If he thinks Johnny Cash would have liked that he’s crazy.
Darrell Laughlin says:
Seems everybody wants a peice of country history.
Snoop , Eagles ect. I would assume it is for the money (extra cash) But country in its day come from the heart not just from good singers. Good luck CMT your in for a ride. Just because it is titled country does not remove the stripes from the tiger. It is still a tiger. with an a
appetite not a heart.
Benton says:
seems cmt will let anybody get on the air now. eagles; which isnt country, jypsi; which isnt country, and now snoop dogg who is a rapper from california. whatever happined to hank, waylon, kris, merle, and even some of the new singers like josh turner, brad paisley, and george strait. NOW THATS COUNTRY! NOT SNOOP DOGG!
Kari Olechowicz says:
Snoop is allowed to sing about what he wants to sing about. I think it’s a fun song even if the lyrics are a little crazy - like country artists have never sang songs that were… “immoral”. Snoop Dogg is embracing country music and instead of being appreciative people are hatin on him. Let the man do what he wants to do. I’m sure Johnny Cash didn’t inspire the lyrics for the song but rather the beat. I think it’s great! Go Snoop Dogg! ;)
Dan Vickers says:
What happened to Country music. Are the music company bean counters throwing in any trash they can find, calling it Country so they can get their thirty pieces of silver.
Snoop Dogg knows nothing about Country music, Bon Jovi is not Country,
The Eagles are not Country. Do not try to pass off crappy rap songs like “Ride a Cowboy” as Country Or you might as well start considering 50 Cent a Country Artist.
As a faithfull Country music fan since hearing my fathers Hank williams LPs, I’m disgusted what passes for Country music today. I know a lot of fans like watching Taylor Swifts “Our Song” video. But listen up people, It’s bubblegum music. Might as well have been done by The Archies.
I don’t listen to Country as much as I use to, really since radio stopped playing Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and started playing the latest one hit wonders so they could make a few quick bucks. I wish people would go buy some classic Country so they would know what good Country music sounded like.
I’ve been wanting to say this for a long time. Are there any others who feel the same way or am I standing all alone?
Meshell Lively says:
Keep Country music grounded- Hank-George-Dolly-Loretta-Kitty-Patsy. Now thats COUNTRY MUSIC!!!
lrng2luvlaw says:
While I agree with some of the previous posts, what does “good country” look like? I think there are a lot of artists who carry the moniker of “Country Artists” with the integrity it deserves. Look at Brad Paisley. Look at Josh Turner. I think those two carry themselves in a way that befits a good country artist. Why? The produce quality music that doesn’t sound like pop music. They find songs that, at their core, root themselves in country music.
There are many other artists that come to mind, but I have to get back to work. And, I would ask again, what does “good” country music look and sound like? Is that something we can define?
ARTHUR RAY COLLINS says:
Snoop Dog did a good job singing this country song but you can still hear some rap/rhythm in this song. Some country song’s have rap in them as the words rhyme.
Tracy-Lynn says:
Your kidding me!!!!!!! you think thats country music!!!!? You should get your ears checked i’m sorry but that isent country music!!!!
What ever happend to Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Williy Nelson, Clint Black, Kenny Rogers… and the list goes on… i mean my goodness if CMT thinks thats country music than country music as we “used” to know it is gonna go down the tubes!!!
Sorry Snoop Dogg you should stick to raping…
I mean what the hell is next? Isent country music soposed to come from the heart and soul? Why would any one sing a song about a woman going out to be a prostatute just to get money for her boyfriend’s drugs?
I don’t care what any one says that isent country music…
NOTBAD says:
I remember an interview with Johnny Cash telling about walking out of a record company’s office and seeing some ragged kid jump up and tell him he was a big fan. The kid was Bob Dylan and Johnny told him (Dylan) that he had just heard Dylan’s alblum and liked it. Johnny spoke of how both artists were influenced by the other’s music. This isn’t a case of country bringing in a rapper, it’s a rapper putting some country in his music. Maybe some of Snoop Dogg’s fans will hear this song and say “Hey, I kinda like the sound of that” and they’ll go find some Johnny Cash to listen to. I grew up listening to Johnny Cash and until today I have never heard more than one or two lines of Snoop Dogg’s music. I know I won’t be listening for anything else from him but at least give him some credit for acknowleging the talents of The Man in Black and sharing them with his fans.
Saphire Angle says:
I agree with most of you this isent what you should call country music…
Snoop Dogg knows nottin about’ country music…
mungus says:
not country never will be never could be he’s what he is and that aint country keep him out doesnt fit gangstra not wanted
Scott says:
I think its ridiculous, Snoop Dogg has been calling white folks crackers and critizizing our way of life, now he wants to live it. he chose his path, let him live the way he used to.
Liz says:
I like this 10 times more than “She’s A Hottie”.
Ben says:
It’s not country, but what is these days? The aura of the song definitely seems inspired by Cash, but I’m not sure late-life Cash would have approved of the message. Cash wasn’t one to trash anybody though, so he’d have artfully stated his opinion. I like Snoop and have no problem with his foray into the countrier side of things. I don’t care for the message - but I can separate myself from the “immoral-ness” of the song as I could from drinking and cheating songs by “real” country artists. Don’t get so bent by this. No biggie… he’s not gonna steal a chart position from the newest Rascal Flatts cookie cutter song.
Tracy says:
I agree that it isn’t country music as we know it and love it. But I think it’s great when artists outside our genre acknowledge their love and respect for country music. He tried something different - isn’t that what artists should be doing? Wouldn’t Johnny be proud of him for making the effort and bringing something fresh and country sounding to his traditional hip-hopping rapping audience?
Traditional country music will never die - you just need to look harder to find it now.
RELAXED HICK says:
Snoop doesn’t ever claim to be country. He just said he likes country music and is influenced by it.
The songs words are hip-hop and street oriented just like the rest of his songs. The rest of the posts are right, he doesnt know country…he knows the streets.
and its BS to say that country music hasn’t be-littled woman both Hank Williams and Johnny Cash wrote songs about leavin and cheatin…
So RELAX!!!
Elizabeth says:
WOW!!!!It was……diffrent!I think country music is just the BEST!! music in the WORLD!! So Other artists like Jewell and Snoop Dog need to convert!
hotelmotel says:
I gotta agree with Liz. This is a lot better than “She’s a Hottie” and some other songs currently on the Top 40 country charts.
K Widaman says:
As I read these blogs of what happened to country music I cant help but wonder what category of country everyone views rockabilly as. The funny thing to this all is the song sang by Snoop Dog is dedicated to Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash was part of an era of country music that was not widely accepted as country by traditionalists of his time. It was a far stretch from the sounds of Hank Williams Sr., Marty Robbins, Roy Acuff etc. As times have changed, we now look to Johnny Cash as a model of what country music should be but this was not the case in his era. This era where rockabilly country emerged was popular with country music fans in the 1950s, and was recorded and performed by country musicians and some other musicians that were not necessarily mainstream country artists. Within a few years many rockabilly musicians returned to their mainstream style, or had defined their own unique style. The industry may have been influenced by this but it was again taken back to its roots by the traditionalists of country. I believe that when there is a strong outside influence on the country music industry such as the 1950’s rock and roll was, it will naturally spill over into country. In other words history is repeating itself and some rap styles are spilling over in the modern era of country music (Save a Horse, Our Song). The Country Music industry may take a few changes in adjustment to the era, see a few oddballs like Snoop Dog making “country songs”, and may see some unique styles of country music, but as long as we have a few traditionalists around the roots of country will remain and hold the rest of the industry intact. So no worries! There will be someone to “Fill Their Shoes”.
Cole Edwards (JensBoyfriend) says:
This is absolutely the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard of. My only complaint with CMT from Monday nights show is the inclusion of him in it. There is now way in heck (and you know what I really mean by that) anyone is going to take this seriously and it will be a hit.
Really, cut the crap.
Ham says:
at least it’s better than Julio.
AL says:
I don’t think Kenny Chesney or Alan Jackson or any of em have anything to worry about.
Oh, and Julio’s song ain’t THAT bad now, lol.
Karl says:
“my main man, JC homeboy”
Johnny Cash should never be called JC homeboy.
the general says:
THIS IS TERRIBLE!!!!! THAT IS NOT IN ANY WAY COUNTRY MUSIC. look we have rap which is for people w/ no talent like snoop dog then we have country music for people that can do more than speak words that rhyme. then again, country has gone down anyways. how is it possible country goes from what it was in the early 50’s to the early 90’s and then just becomes so poppy, so predictable, and flat out wimpy to the point where none of todays stuff is all that COUNTRY. man i need me a beer or 7
Terrie says:
Sorry, but I’ll pass on the song. It’s not about the real country living life. Counrty music doesn’t need to stretch out any farther than it is right now. We need to stay strong to our roots in country music. I really hope none of my favorites artistss cut this song. It not that it’s Snoop Dog - it’s the words and meaning of this song.
ChrisTXguy says:
Country music is slowly but surely becoming a melting pot for whatever kind of music out there that needs a new label, or for has-beens trying to kickstart their careers. ie Bon Jovi, David Lee Roth, Robert Plant, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg, etc. The list goes on and on.
When I turned on the CMT video awards and saw Robert Plant and Alison Krauss steal the spotlight from a new guy on the scene like Jack Ingram, it disgusted me. Jack Ingram is and has been breaking the boundaries of traditional country in a good way - by giving the music the edginess, contemporary sounds, and overall image/style change that it needs right now. Don’t get me wrong… I wouldn’t have minded if Willie would have won either.
It just kind of makes me cringe when I see CMT air that crap. I understand that it will never be a top 10 or anything, but it takes spotlight and airtime from guys out there who really need and deserve more exposure right now (ie Jack, and countless others).
Country Fan says:
Snoop Dogg is not country. What is the deal with country music embracing these artists who wouldn’t be country if they were run over by a tractor? So if Snoop Dogg is country then I guess Britney is bluegrass.
Matthew says:
Most of today’s so-called Country is a joke let’s go back to the days of Johny, Waylon and Willie. Having snoop dog on a country award show is a good ratings ploy. It’s sad when Nashville caters to the city people, and they ignore the country, farmers in the blue collar workers.
Oh yeah for the record I am a 26year old male and not someone reflecting on their youth 40 years ago
Keep the rappers off country music shows, and in jail where they belong for the crimes they commit and get away with
lrng2luvlaw says:
So, is everyone saying that this is not music you can relate to? I understand that some sort of “gatekeeping” function needs to happen here, but, do we really think this will get played?
Again, what is defined as “Country Music”? Is it purely Hank Williams (junior or senior)? Is it purely Dolly Parton or Willie Nelson or George Jones? Where is the line? Which artists go behind the boundary line as “safe for country music”?
Joe says:
What’s with all the haters? People saying this person isn’t country and that person isn’t country, honestly I am all for Snoop being in this country game. When Shania Twain came out on the scene, people were freaking out especially with her “Any Man of Mine” video where she showed here stomach because no one one in country had ever done that! Sorry to all you old school pure country fans but times are changing just like they did in 1992 and just like they are now so all I got to say is I wish Snoop all the best and welcome to the world of country!!
tim says:
i liked the sound its no different than what rascal flats is doing there sounding more pop than country and so are alot of others in the business now a days. its different and nobody wants to hear different, country changed along time ago and it keeps changing. let the man do his thing.
Tony says:
The music is great. It as a nice sound, but Snoop needs to stick to what he does best and that rap and smoke drugs. He needs to leave the Great Jonny Cash out of his mouth, and leave country music to the real country artists!! Like Matthew said “Keep the rappers off country music shows, and in jail where they belong for the crimes they commit and get away with”
Tammy says:
I don’t know what everybody’s problems are with him wanting to sing country?!! Did we forget about our freedoms here or what? He has every right to make any type of music of his choosing, just like you people who don’t like it have the freedom of not listening to it!! You do your thing, and let him do his!
Miriam says:
Wow, now I know why people don’t want to listen to country. Some country fans are a bunch of narrow-minded haters! I’m with Tammy on this one, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it. It’s not hurting you any, and it’s his right. This is America, after all. Land of the free!
Ange says:
Some of you got it right. The rest, well you are entitled to your opinion. Just too bad you opinion comes off as exclusionary, elitist, closed minded and ignorant. Country Music is American music and there is room in the genre for everyone and anyone who enjoys and is touched by it’s sensibilities.
Don’t talk about off-color or immoral lyrics unless you are ready to condem about 1/2 of what Johnny Cash and many others did - have you never heard Cocaine Blues?
Don’t make it about race, because country music influences and is influenced by artists of all colors and cultures.
And don’t make it about “gangster” or have you forgotten all the Outlaws and friends such as Billy Joe Shaver or David Allen Coe.
You can’t complain about the way popular culture and society stereotypes Country Music fans and culture and then act like a backwards jackass.
Get it right, open the doors up and welcome EVERYone.
Michelle S says:
Uh. . .no. . .nothing more needs to be said. . .
Ryan says:
Let me clarify that I have been a country music fan since I was a small child. However, this whole argument about what is country and what is not is really humorous to me. Reba once said that there are only two kinds of music: good and bad. I tend to agree with that. People always talk about country music and its roots. I admire and respect that, but we can’t get so caught up in the past that we forget to look ahead to the future. Make no mistake about it, Johnny Cash was not considered country in his day. He sang songs about killing people “just to watch them die” and was an outcast by the industry (even up until his death in many ways). Same goes for Waylon and Willie. Same goes for Garth Brooks. Those people broke boundaries and a lot of people said they weren’t country during the peaks of their careers. Tim McGraw said it best in his song “Things Change.” “Some say its too country, some say its too rock and roll, but its just good music if you can feel it in your soul.” For me to appreciate music it doesn’t have to be labeled “country”.
Dwight says:
Snoop Dog on CMT - like the country wasn’t going to Hell fast enough.
Ryan says:
By the way, I find it interesting that we all hold Johnny Cash as this great standard bearer of country music yet bash many of the artists that he loved. In the last few years of his life Johnny Cash recorded songs by great country artists like Nine Inch Nails, Danzig, Soundgarden, Depeche Mode, Tom Petty, U2, The Eagles, and The Beatles. If they are good enough for Johnny Cash they are good enough for me whether they are considered country or not.
Valerie says:
They played this on VH-1 anyway. No it not country. Great he likes it may have a little influence-fun beat. Just said he likes to listen which is great I don’t mind some rap either. Doubt he will go on country station with this. To the person who swore above- is that any better?
Pete Timmoney says:
well, i have to say, that some of the comments really surprise me. I was listening to Johnny Cash (as my mother told me) since before i could read. i used to take the Cash records out and play them on my little record player. So having said that, i have devoted my life to studying his life and his music. I am one of the biggest Cash fans on the face of the earth.I have met him on more than one occasion. I didn’t know him personally, although i really wish that were true, he influenced me greatly, through his music and the kind of human being he was, with all his faults. He never denied his shortcomings, and his weakness as a human being. He showed love and tolerance, and he never seem to take offense to artists attempting to change “Country Music” to fit another generation.He was accepting and always open minded, something that i am afraid that a great deal of these people that have commented do not seem to be. Johnny Cash would have listened to what Snoop Dog had to say with an open mind and an open heart, why can’t you? By the way, Johnny Cash didn’t ALWAYS sing about clean stuff, what about “Cocaine Blues” & Delia’s Gone”, just to name a few, was that about “clean” living? I certainly think not!!! Johnny Cash sang about LIFE,good,bad, and indifferent, so LISTEN UP ASSHOLES, if Johnny Cash were here now, he’d give you the same thing he gave the photographer in San Quentin in 1969, the ******* finger!
just for the record, i am NOT a fan of Snoop Dog, i have never listened to his music before, but i listened to this one, and i think its really nice that he is trying to expand his horizons. It seems to be the kind of sone that Cash would have liked. its truthful….no bull****…..
(Edited for language.)
FistCity says:
woo-hoo! well said ryan and pete!
Bob says:
I like versatility in all music, I like cross over artist. What I do not like is artist from one particular style to cross over. Country is country, and Rock is rock and Rap is crap. I do not like Cowboy Troy I feel he has no business being in country and Snoop would be the same, I like Snoop as a personality but not as a country artist. Looks have nothing to do with it, I hated the way the Kentucky Headhunters looked but their music was pretty good. I agree with the person that compared Taylor swift to bubblegum, she is a very talented girl and some of her songs have a definite country flair, but she of course is attracting a younger generation. I am a big fan of the old style and luckily some of the artist are still that type.
JEFF says:
SNOOP YOU NEED TO STAY AS FAR AS YOU CAN FROM COUNRTY MISIC, DOES HE THINK THAT **** SOUNDS LIKE COUNTRY?????
Edie says:
I am sorry, BUT that is NOT COUNTRY!!! If he wants to go country then he should at least sing a song that is and sounds country.
What is with this song. Sending his woman out to make him money for his drugs he calls medicine….Yeah Right!!
Snoop stick to what you know best Rap… Leave the country to the good ole boys and girls!!
Edie
Danyelle says:
What is he thinking? that has too much rap in it. i like that he is a fan of country but he either needs to stick with rap or needs to keep on thinking of a new country song that is country.
!!!!!!Snoop stick with rap!!!!!
Rachel says:
:( I luv country music. Snoop Dog needs to re-think he wish of wanting to become country. He STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! its not bling and baggy pants its cowboy hats and jeans. Who does he think he’s trying to impress????? ITS NOT WORKING go back 2 rap :(
Lori says:
Snoop said, “I just wanted to try to get a couple of artists to be a part of it, and they agreed to do it, so be on the lookout for it.”
I want to know who those artists are so I stop listening to their music. (And I have a feeling I know who would jump on board . . . if this proves to be true, I’m through with HIM.) This song is disgusting . . . and to dedicate it to Johnny Cash … insulting.
Seems country music has changed so much that a punk like Snoop Dog things he stands a chance.
Oh btw, I don’t think country fans will embrace him. (Maybe your Rascal Flatts, Kenny Cheseny, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift fans . . . ) I’d like to see them get angry about it, myself. If I hear my local radio station playing his music, I for one will call in and give them a piece of my mind.
I like all kinds of country music. But this … is BS.
J.R. says:
I didn’t see the show but from the sounds of it I missed some good and some bad. No harm no fowl on my part.
JUILO JUILO says:
I seem to like Juilo now
dgrimes says:
I like all types of music and I like Snoop Dogg
kenny chesney’s #1 Fan says:
If i ever went to ur concert , ,, , , you’d hear a whole lot of booo’s from the audience
Y says:
i mean i respect ur diversity but maybe this isnt your chosen carrer?
Country Boy That Will Survive says:
I cant believe crap like this has a small chance of calling itself country. Country Aint country no more
better rethink says:
I am not a huge fan of either genre of music rap nor country but for all you close minded people that think that either genre was born from conformity of what people think music should sound like think again. if it were not for people stepping outside the box then there would be neither, i agree this is not the best performance but it may inspire others to get thinking and you may like the next artist that was inspired by this one.. all i am saying is have respect! shut up and listen sometimes or possibly think before words are spoken!
D says:
You ignorant country fan’s , your lucky to have the shinning light of a current day star grace your charts (one that has actual charisma and is not a cookie cutter , american idol product)
I always said that funk is to hip hop as twang is to country…they may be polar opposits but they are eerily similar in their degredation of women and substance abuse (go Chris Christopherson).
All of you that have the open mindedness to accept Snoop’s appearance @ the CMT awards are the “futur” of country music and should be applauded.
Erna says:
NO THANKS!!!!!!
Raymond says:
sounds good, cant wait too see the video…
JD says:
This is what happens when CMT is run by the same people that run MTV and VHI. What happened to playing real country like Hank, Johnny, George, Alan, and Waylon. Half the stuff on CMT is now what I consider country, it’s POP music and to mainstream. I have nothing against Snoop Dogg or this song, it’s just not country and it does not belong on a Country Music Site.
Janelle says:
Oh my goodness! Come-on now! Once upon a time, I used to listen to R&B when you actually had to have some talent. But I have to say that in the last 10 years or so R&B has gone down the tubes. All it is is men degrading women, talking about shooting and killing people; and all so-called R&B artists can say is “it’s real life”. But I have totally crossed over and I will not listen to that crap! Now Country Music on the other hand is ALL positive ALL the time! You will NEVER hear a proper southern man say anything degrading about a woman or use profanity in their music. To a proper southern man, women are to be cherished, admired and put on a pedistool. What exactly is it that “Poop-Dog” thought was country about that disgusting display of so-called music? Just because he used the name Johnny Cash? Yup, I’d say that rap is getting desperate. And if ANY rapper cannot write a song about something positive and desplay genuine respect for women when it comes to country music, I say “don’t even entertain this disgusting display of hopelessness”. Man, I will bet Johnny turned over in his grave hearing his name in the midst of that CRAP!
Mary says:
OK this will never be a country song and he will never be a contry singer he needs to get a life and get over himself if they start playing this song or any other songs by him on the country radios i will lose all respect for country radio
Osmond says:
I have only listened to bits and pieces of Snoop. But this sounds more like music than anything else I have heard from him.
Lighten up people!!!!!
Nick Panaro says:
THAT WAS A DISGRACE TO HAVE THAT DOG ON THE CMT AWARDS!!!
WOULD TOBY KEITH OR HANK WILLIAMS JR. BE INVITED TO A BET AWARD SHOW.?
R I T E.
N.F. says:
IS CMT RUNNING OUT OF ORIGINAL TRUE COUNTRY MATERIAL THAT THEY INVITE THAT DOPEY PIMP CHARACTER TO THE SHOW AND PUSH HIM UPON US……HEY CMT, I HAVE DECENT SOUTHERN RAISED CHILDREN THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE LOOKING OR LISTENING TO HIM. POOR DECISION BY CMT.
bree says:
Omg, Snoop said that he likes country music and maybe he does but shouldn’t have tried to sing. That wasn’t country sounding in the least but most of the stuff out now doesn’t sound country either, look at when Big & Rich came out and Cowboy Troy, people did not think they sounded country either
NOT says:
NO WAY… you need to be orginally country to be at all good. HE STINKS… country music isnt something you just walk into and say you rock at it…. no country for you man….
Karl says:
This is just about the money. If they can create enough controversy over this shit its gonna make somebody rich. People should just settle down and let this this shit storm blow by. Insulting this only brings it more attention, which is exactly what their looking for. Obviously, there is no way Snoop and George Strait can possibly be on the same channel, this wont last and the sooner people stop bitchin about it the sooner I wont have to see Snoop dogg on the first page of cmt.com.
Bob says:
CMT….WOW, please do not invite any gang related, drug lovin, women bashin, pimp’in rappin lov’in people to the awards show again….It looks like your network will lose its fine image that it took so long and hard to achieve.
Mary says:
WELL, THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD..!!!
kayefun says:
After listening to the song, I don’t think country music fams have anything to worry about because they aren’t going to buy this at all. The only other point I might think is that Snoop has become the entertainer’s entertainer like just a distraction from the norm for some country artists and this too shall pass. Well, maybe just one more point, I do think Johnny Cash would have understood this song, where it was coming from and passed on it.
Danni says:
I am seeing the same types of comments and I tend to agree. I have listened to country music since I was born and CMT is beginning to get off track. MTV has turned it into pop country. I believe that all music has its place, and rap does not belong in country music. I am also beginning to mwonder where all of our old favorites have gone. I appreciate new artists that are fresh and young such as Taylor Swift…..I am a big fan of her and her guitar but I am really missing alot of the old favorites like Dolly and Willy or even Kris Kristofferson. Where was George Strait at the CMT’s? We need more artists like Brad Paisley and Martina McBride who grab a hold of country music and religion.
I am really starting to worry with everyone trying to get their own “piece” of country music like it’s easy……What does everyone else think??
Julie says:
NO no No no Thank you! That is horrible. I was at the CMT Awards and the fans around me in the pits were horrified that Snoop Dogg was even there. I hope that country artists don’t agree to this project.
Give Snoop Dogg an airplane ticket OUT of Nashville…
Ander says:
I suppose Snoop Dog will create another underage, Girls Gone Wild porno film while in Nashville! When country invites Snoop Dog, it has gone to an all-time low! And he’s as low as you can go! I agree — give him a one-way ticket out of Nashville to anywhere! He can’t sing, and he has no class!
Mag says:
I liked it and I really didn’t think I would. Why box
people in?
Are we all just drones?
I guess it’s alright to hand country music over to young girls who cannot sing as long as they are hot!
The fans of country are supposed to be so gracious. At
least that’s what my mother taught me. There isn’t much graciousness going on here>
lbmc5 says:
get real it sucks there is not one bit of country in that song
Kay says:
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!?!? SNOOP DOG DOES NOT DESERVE TO ME BE ON A COUNTRY STAGE AND HE IS NOT GOING TO MAKE IT IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC INDUSTRY. THIS IS SONG IS CRAP AND IF HE THINKS JOHNNY CASH WOULD ADMIRE HIM FOR IT, THEN THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH HIM. SNOOP DOG, GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!
Jonathan says:
Where is Country Music going? “Snoop IS NOT COUNTRY” Country Music will go down if Snoop or anybody from RAP.
He can not sing!!!!!!!!!!
Tony says:
I love this! Good for Snoop and for country. Johnny Cash would have dug this after all the songs he did about “medicating.”
Savannah says:
NO!! that is not at all country!! i hated it!
david says:
NO!!!!!!!!THAT IS NOT COUNTRY!!!!!!!I HATE HATE HATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
lacey dawn says:
No it did not sound country..But it had funny lyrics.
It’s his right!!! says:
Let the man do what he wants I didn’t care for it that much either but who cares I won’t buy it. As far as all you people out here criticizing not just him but many other country artists you need to learn how to spell.
laurie says:
man please, the new guy in town needs to turn around and go back where he came from. thats not country not today not yesturday and not 20 years ago. stick to what you are good at snopp stay away from country
jourdann. (: says:
oh my goodness….JUST BECAUSE YOU THROW A GUITAR IN IT DOESN’T MAKE IT COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ughhh…i HATE snoop dogg. he drives me nuts.
goddd…seriously…the record companies are just trying to make a quick buck aren’t they?? snoop dogg in country?? nooooooo. no one would ever like it and they know it.
get a sense people….snoop dogg is a RAPPER. NOT A COUNTRY ARTIST.
Stacy says:
Snoop we love ya.You we’re in the great United States when we can mix our music, On CMT.
lanesmommy says:
snoop dogg???? ok i hope that never makes it in the country world of things and i think way more of JOHNNY CASH than that song. kinda think it puts him down and really think he might roll over in his grave if he listened to it……
countrycopinabigcity says:
I don’t think he’s trying to “go country”. It’s the first song of his I’ve ever listened to all the way through. It’s got a good beat, with the typical bad rap message. Just my opinion, but I think he’s just trying out a new sound, and at least this won’t vibrate my car seat at the red light!
My Daddy thought Hank, Jr. was out of control in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Now he’s a “legend”, there’s no danger of Snoop being a country legend. So don’t get so bent out of shape folks.
hotelmotel says:
Let me say three things:
1) The Snoop Dogg song isn’t the greatest, but its better than at least 5 singles currently in the Mainstream Country Top 40 charts.
2) I doubt that Snoop is trying to “go country.” This is a one-time thing, probably, and no big deal. The song itself isn’t particularly country, nor is it likely to get much radio-play. Snoop probably realizes this.
3) The amount of hatred directed toward Snoop in this thread is far out of proportion to what he has done; namely, sing a decent, but not great country-ish song in public.
I have to conclude that the venom directed toward Snoop has little to do with his musical abilities, and more to do with benighted social views of some fans.
LISA says:
NOPE, no way, not feelin it, just quit it!!!
andrewww says:
This song is a heck of a lot more country than a lot of the stuff put out by the Muzik Mafia (Ex: Save A Horse Ride a Cowboy). Would someone tell me what part of Cowboy Troy is country…and please don’t say his cowboy hat.
By the way…if you ever get a chance to listen to any of Everlast’s material, you might be surprised.
Trpljmomma says:
Wow!! I can’t beleive all the hate!! lets not get our panties in a bunch, people!! If you knew anything about Johnny is that he was about creative people. No matter who they were!! He would probablly laugh and enjoy!! Have you listen to Cocain Blues!! or Deala’s Gone!! I think Snoop did a good job! Why all the fuss it is just one song!! Get a grip!!
Get Real! says:
LOL! Is this a joke or just for fun? I hope so because I’m from the country and if this is supposed to be country music then just shoot me. This song is not country, it’s not even country-rap, and what does that spell? D-O-double-G crap! Snoop is as country as George Strait and Jennifer Nettles are urban rappers. It was cool for classic rock to mix with country but we don’t want every other genre doing it. Rap and country are like oil and water. I love modern country and country/rock but let’s not push it and ruin the genre. It’s dumb changes like this that ruined the old real classic rock genre. I won’t be surprised if this song makes it on country radio. Next we’ll probably see Britney Spears and Paris Hilton go country and hear their songs on radio. If the record companies and radio had more of a sense of what fans love you’d be promoting and playing real country artists who are from the country and know how to sing country, not just say they are. Get real. It’s time to put a limit on pop country and sway back towards roots a little.
I’m sure Snoop on the CMT awards offended some conservative country fans. I guess it’s all about trying to increase ratings. There’s a reason why MTV, VH1, and CMT have separate channels and audiences. That how we like it and let’s keep it that way. We know how to use our remotes.
Bonnie says:
This is not country. I don’t think he will make it in country music. There is something missing. Wouldn’t let my Grandchildren listen to it. To each his own. Country will never lose its listeners, Snoop will not bring country down, because you cannot take country out of this world. COOUNTRY IS HERE TO STAY!!!!!!
Get Real! says:
ps - I can see Snoop singing with Hank once just for fun. LOL!
Family Tradition
Country music singers have always been a real close family
But lately some of my kin folks have disowned a few others and me
I guess its because I kinda changed my direction
Lord, I guess I went and broke their family tradition
They get on me, wanna know
Hank, why do you drink
Hank, why do you roll smoke
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote
Over and over everybody made my prediction
So if I get stoned I’m just carryin on an old family tradition
I am very proud of my Daddy’s name
Although his kinda music and mine ain’t exactly the same
Stop and think it over, put yourself in my position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It’s a family tradition
So don’t ask me, Hank, why do you drink
Hank, why do you roll smoke
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote
If I’m down in a honkytonk
Some old slicks tryin to give me friction
I say leave me alone I’m singin all night long
It’s a family tradition
Whooo
Lordy, I have loved some ladies
And I have loved Jim Beam
And they both tried to kill me in 1973
And when that doctor asked me
Son, how did you get in this condition
I said, hey, sawbones I’m just carryin on
An old family tradition
So don’t ask me, Hank, why do you drink
Hank, why do you roll smoke
Why must you live out the songs that you wrote
Stop and think it over
Try and put yourself in my unique position
If I get stoned and sing all night long
It’s just a family tradition
Sad says:
WTF!!!!! Ary you kidding me, are you Effin kidding me. CMT you have lost me for good. First you put on the Nanny 911 crap on your station along with that wife swap B.S. And now you think Snoop Dogg is a country singer are you out of your mind!!! Who ever is runing this company needs to pull there head out of their A** and smell the damn roses cuz this station sucks right now what ever happen to turning on your station and seeing good quality music and TV like Hee Haw and The Dukes of Hazzard??? I mean I grew up riddin in my dad’s truck listen to Hank Sr. and Roger Miller,George Jones, and Alan Jackson. But come on I am sorry but Snoop Dogg is not a COUNTRY SINGER!!!! Snoop Just get back on yer plan and go back to California and stay their leave Nashville to the pros like George Strait and Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks,Hank Jr., Clint Black, REBA, and Brooks And Dunn.
Adam says:
Okay everybody, I listen to all kinds of music from rap to country. I love both sides but Snoop’s beat was killer. Don’t you think he will be dissed by other rapper’s except for sisqo, bobby b, and nelly. But hey Johnny Cash influenced a lot of people just like Bono in these days and years. Everybody knew Cash and everybody knows Bono. So don’t hate’m for his song or anything, I really like it that more artist are interested in country because it was never that popular but it is one of the top 3 music genre’s of these years. Hey doesn’t country mean to accept everybody for who they are and where they come from but you guys are judging so much on Snoop because of where he comes from. Watch his reality TV “Father Hood” and you get to see how he is in real life. He isn’t that gang member. I hope country music gets more into mainstream music scene and that other artist’s can use country to help them just like Bon Jovi using country as a tester to see if it will work. I accept any new oncomers from the other music genre’s to try country. Well that is my opinion, don’t go judging others because you think they don’t belong. Have a good night
Shaun says:
Stop labeling music. If you like how it sounds… listen. If you don’t like it… stop listening. Why does it have to be “Country” or “Rock” or “Pop”. Just listen, then- like it or leave it. Quite trying to fit everything in a box!
Chris says:
If he can go country then ‘country aint country no more’!
Rap artists such as his self disgust me. The messages in his songs are disgraceful. Sadly the youth of America idolizes his type of music.
These days country music is the cleanest genre of music out there (excluding religious music). A person can easily listen to country music and not feel the need to pray for forgiveness.
tim says:
CMT you should not even have him on your website and or network. Remember who is watching CMT. CMT is basically WET (white entertainment television) You don’t want to lose viewers over a silly thing like this do you? People who want rap and ‘black’ can watch MTV, BET and pretty much any other station out there.
Fred says:
MY WIFE MYSELF AND…..MY CHILDREN…..COULD NOT WAIT TO SEE MYLEY CYRUS (HANNA MONTONA) ON THE CMT AWARD SHOW.
BUT, WHEN MY CHILDREN SAW THAT SNOOP DOG COME ON STAGE, I HAD TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL TO ‘DANCIN WITH THE STARS’ AND KEPT IT THERE.
HEY CMT, A LITTLE ADVICE…..FIRE YOUR PRODUCERS.
Roxana says:
I’ll be damned if country music will be ruined like that! Since when does country music promote abuse of women and drug use? Leave that crap to the rap industry.
Steve says:
Hey Snoop Dog. Go Home. We don’t need your brand of cRAP. Country needs to stay clean.
DDBfan says:
I dont see the big deal in snoop doing a country song. It just shows how diverse he can be. I guess am just openminded when it comes to music. Who cares who sings it. If it is a good fun song leave it at that! Simply if you dont like dont listen to it ….
carla says:
Snoop Dog go back to the pound! and smoke something!
or maybe he had and though is was country!
CMT you need to take a long look in the mirror.
Dan says:
If he is country…I am the Pope.
Scott says:
Wow!!!! I was introduced to country music in 1982 when I came to the south for school. I listened to Hank Jr’s greatest hits and have been a country fan ever sense. Country fans and artists are great Americans. I have always thought this group to be genuine, charitable and honest.
The songs are diverse. An inspirational song is followed by a rowdy song about drinking and cheating. I believe that anyone that gives country music a chance will keep listening. Any artist would have a great time writing and performing this music.
All I am seeing on this page is racism and elitism. I wish I did not read these postings. My entire perception of the “country” values is tarnished. Rather than acknowledge the popularity of country music, you would rather close the doors. Are you trying to form a private club? Is CMT and country radio supposed to draw lines in the sand for who can and cannot create music or listen to the venue? Are you worried about snoop dogs character or the color of his skin? Jonny Cash used drugs and women in his youth. He made music with a wide variety of artists and may have been first in line to do this video with snoop dog.
Forget about what Martina, Reba, Hank Jr and George Strait think about snoop dog. What must they be thinking about country fans??????
Ryan says:
I’m not going to repeat what I said above, but this really is funny to me. My grandmother raised me on Conway, George Jones, Merle Haggard, etc. I know and love old school country music. I am an old soul in a 29 year old body. However, are we really too narrow minded to accept or listen to anything that isn’t officially labeled country? This Snoop song is not good so I’m not defending Snoop, but to me this is a much bigger issue. Someone up above asked what the Eagles were doing at the awards. Seriously, are you kidding me? Bands like Diamond Rio, Restless Heart, and even Rascal Flatts are direct descendants of the Eagles. No doubt about it. What about Robert Plant? Yeah, he was in Led Zeppelin and has freely admitted he was influenced by the Everly Brothers. The Everly Brothers had a #1 country hit. I just think it would be beneficial before bashing other forms of music to realize that music doesn’t come packaged in a nice little box. The lines are blurred. I personally think that is a good thing. Unfortunately, it is the exact comments in this post as to why The Grammys, American Music Awards and other all-genre award shows look at all of us like we are a bunch of hicks for loving country music. We think they are narrow minded, but in reality (by the comments in this post) it appears to be us that are the narrow minded ones.
Jo says:
I’m in agreement with Liz … at LEAST 10 times better than “She’s a Hottie!”
Snoop-A-Loop says:
So he’s not country…but this is an awesome song with a country-bluegrass beat to it! It may not belong on CMT but it’s definitely a hit. I love it. 10!
Sarah B. says:
I certainly can understand with the state of today’s music why everyone and their brother wants to get on board with country music and get a piece of the pie. Why you ask? Because country music is the only popular genre that “keeps it real.” The players in this field keep their egos in check (for the most part), stay true to the music and the writing, and, most importantly, stay true to the people who put them where they are and line their pockets. I really don’t think that the true fans will let anyone less than genuine with their motives into this world. I’m sorry, but I don’t believe Jessica Simpson is going to go far in the country world. And Willie’s association with her is really making his stock go down (in my opinion). Can you really see any other female artist in country acting like Jessica? The fake dumb, the ego? It just won’t fly with us. The same with Snoop Dog or whatever moniker he’s going by on any given month of the year. I am all for new twists on things in my beloved and preferred genre of music, but for me to buy it, it must stay at the core of what country music and the artists are trying to sell me. And that is genuine honesty, appreciation for me as a fan, humility, and a song that speaks to me in my everyday life. These pop/rap/whatever people who want to make a go of really need to do some soul searching before trying to come into this world. A true country fan can spot a fake and phony and the eog that goes with it 100 miles away. God Bless country music!
David DT says:
i like it sum wat but thin again i dont. its got a little country to it but i’d rather hear Hank and Taylor Swift. yall got a crip gangster reppin us. i dont like that much neither.
Terry says:
First off Snoop is DEFINETLY NOT COUNTRY. He is a Homeboy and gangsta and should stay where he is. I am sure that his fans don’t appreciate our country music anymore than we appreciate his trying to be country. Comment to D, are you crazy or just weird? How can you even state that Snoop is “gracing country charts”??? Hello what planet are you from our are you just one of his “homies” trying to pretend your country? Get real he is just looking for more money and is nothing but a FAKE! Also I find it distasteful of him calling Johnny Cash, JC his homeboy.
SNOOP, STAY AWAY FROM COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DON’T FIT AND YOU ARE NOT WANTED. YOUR SONG SOUNDS LIKE S–T!!!!!!!!
Idiot thread says:
What a bunch of idiots on this thread. How many actually read the article before posting?
lperkj says:
I think that this is just a publicity stunt on Snoop Dog’s part. He is just trying to open other avenues in his career. He is also scheduled to appear on one of my favorite soap operas, One Life To Live, and also rewrite their opening song for the appearances that he will be there. When I heard that, I was totally turned off. It actually made me want to throw up. He also said that he has been watching that show since he was a child. I don’t believe that for a moment. What I do believe, is that he got jealouse of Mary J Blidge who had appeared on the show at least twice, and wanted to compete with her. I am apalled that the producers were too stupid to see that. I agree with most of you. Snoop is a bad influence on anything sacred, and my personal opinion is that the networks should never have taken him seriously.
LadyT says:
no, snoop definitely ain’t country, but it’s allright cuz country got room for everybody. i’m not a fan of snoop’s music, but he can cross over with a tune to country music if he wants. it ain’t like he’s changing genres or anything. he’ll always be a rapper. Oh, and TERRY- snoop isn’t trying to be country. he found i song he likes and recorded it…jeez! IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T LISTEN. have a great day everyone:)
Harvey says:
Honestly, I have a great deal of respect for musicians. Anyone that can make it in this buisiness deserves respect. However, artists these days need to stick with their genres. Snoop Dogg and the Eagles are all great artists, just not country artists. Country music is changing, there is no doubt about that. Anymore, though, it seems that country music is receiving all of the retired and others of genres without a hint of country. We need to stay true to our roots. Keep the oldies with the oldies and the rap with the rap. Country stands on its own and we do not need these crossovers. What ever happened to Waylon, Willie, and David Allen Coe?
AW HELL NO says:
WHAT THE HELL!! HE IS DEFENTLY NOT COUNTRY!! ON A SCAIL FROM 1 TO 10 I RATE HIM A -100,000,000 I MEAN HE IS A RAPPER AND HE SHOULD STICK TO IT HE SUCKS AT COUNTRY MUSIC!! GOD PEOPLE WILL JUST CALL ANY THING COUNTRY NOW A DAYS!! GIVE ME A FUCKIN BREAK!!!
Busymommy says:
OK, the beat is great, but one thing I’ve always liked about country is that my kids can listen to most of the songs without me turning the station. I’m all for everyone turning country, but keep it a little more real or play the song after hours that kids would be listening. It would be a great goofing off, drinking song but nothing I would want my kids singing along to. If this song hits the country radio stations during the day, I would be forced to turn them off. Not that this is the only song I have had to sensor, but it’s a bit over the top. It goes back to having any kind of values and wanting our kids to follow them. If Snoop wants to be country, that’s great, but leave the rap, hooker, druggie bit where it belongs and sing country. I love the new upbeat country, but there are limits.
PISSED says:
SOMBODEY TELL ME… IS THIH A FREKIN JOKE!!!!!! THAT IS NOT COUNTRY NOR WILL IT EVER BE COUNTRY!!!
OutchyBaby says:
I think it’s more of an insult to the legend Johnny Cash, he was a Christian man and Snoop Dogg has always seemed to be the complete opposite of a Christian… I know I’m not in position to judge but it’s true, I don’t think he should become a Country artist unless he follows the country ways, which usually (classic country/ country gospel) are based on God and the realness of people not to make women look like fools.
NO WAY IN HELL says:
no
NO WAY IN HELL says:
way
NO WAY IN HELL says:
in
hell thats country!
heather says:
this is awesome!! i love snoop dogg. He is a awesome artist. i listen to his music all the time and yet i didnt know about his passion for country music. i do think he can pull this off not because he is famous and rich but because of who he is and hard he works. WAY TO GO SNOOP DOGG KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!
YA RIGHT Y’ALL says:
NO FlIPPIN WAY THAT IS COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!! THE TUNE WAS COUNTRY. THE SONG AND SINGER AINT!!!!!!!!! STICK TO RAP!!!!!CAUSE SNOOP DOG YOU WILL BE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE RAP BUISNESS AND THE COUNTRY BUISNESS!!!! CMT I HOPE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR A MAJOR DOWNFALL IN CD SALES!!!!!!! CAUSE AINT NO WAY ANYONE WILL BUY IT!
Carolyn says:
I do not think that is country at all. He defintely can rap but it doesn’t belong in country. Country has always been clean cut music.Look at our country artist, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brad Paisley just to name a few. And to Liz, clean out your ears, “She’s A Hottie” is Hot just like Toby Keith is HOT HOT HOT
OldDog~NewTricks says:
What a lot of you “youngsters” don’t know is that country is a long way from what used to be country. It used to be called “Country AND Western” music. Then it became more “hip” with new stars like rock & rollers like Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings (see Buddy Holly), hell rasiers like Hank Williams Jr., reb’s like David Allen Cole, Johnny Paycheck and ‘Oh my goodness’ a BLACK MAN by the name of Charlie Pride!!!! Now I don’t like Snoop Dog or his music. But I would rather have him recording this type of music rather than the other. To me there is two kinds of music, good and bad. In the end, like it or not country will change some for the better some for the worse. If you don’t like DONT BUY IT. By the way wasn’t Johnny Cash’s last song, Hurt, a Nine Inch Nails song?
hotelmotel says:
Carolyn says “Country has always been clean cut music,” but then lists “Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Brad Paisley.”
Huh? Most of those singers have sung several songs that are anything but clean-cut.
YA RIGHT Y’ALL says:
I AGREE WITH somebody shoot me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SNOOP DOG WILL ACOMPLISH SOMETHING BIG… BUT MAYBE NOT WHAT HE MEANT TO ACOMPLISH ALL HE IS GOING TOO DO IS RUIN COUNTRY AS WE KNOW IT! BECAUSE THE PEOPLE DONT WANT TO HEAR WOMEN BEING EXPLOIDED!!!ALSO EVERYONE GO TO YOUTUBE AND LOOK UP SNOOP DOG SENSUAL SEDUCTION!!! YOU WILL SEE Y HE NEEDS TO STICK WITH RAP AND THAT HE SHOULD GET A CLUE THAT WOMEN ARE MORE THAN JUST PROPS IN A MUSIC VIDEO. OH YA AND WHEN HE CAME TO THE CMT AWARDS I DON’T THINK HE WAS EXPECTING THE BOOING FROM EVERYONE INCLUDING ME!!!!!!!! HE SHOULD SEE WHAT A REAL COUNTRY ARTIST IS FOR EXAMPLE BRAD PAISLEY, TRACE ATKINS, TOBY KEITH, KENNY CHESNEY, AND KEITH URBAN THOSE ARE REAL GUY COUNTRY ARTISTS!!!!! SNOOP GET A CLUE WE DON’T WANT YOU RUINING OUR COUNRY MUSIC SO GET LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danyelle says:
I totaly agree with Carolyn. Liz u need to rethink about “She’s A Hottie”. I was at the cmt awards and was one of the people booing snoop dog. And Toby did an amazing job with his song. also country music is not about have weomen being just for sex. country to me is about life and family and friends. and about the lord, being free, and just plain living, fun, and life again. Snoop Dog stay away from singing country. That song HELL AINT COUNTRY. anyone who thinks it is country can kiss my ASS.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!SNOOP STICK TO RAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Country Rocks says:
Are you kidding no way he sucks bad. That is so embaressing to watch. I would rather die than watch it, hear it, and you probly get the point but he is SSOOOOOO SUCKY BAD
renita says:
well tim mcgraw had nelly singing with him and plus i,m black and i love todays country on kilt and 93q theme the country radio staions in houston.I LOVE ME SOME GARY ALLAN ,JASON ALDEAN ,.
Carolyn says:
Thank You Danyelle. And to Hotelmotel, the country artist I mentioned might not be so clean-cut but they are never so graphic & they do not send out the wrong message, it’s not something I would like my children listening to.
country jokes says:
this has to be the dumbest blog. i like rap and country, and all things are done for money bottom line. thats why he was there thats why multiple country artists signed on to do it. and since rap is crap most others say why not have it refocused into something better. don’t get me wrong snoops not the guy but you gotta start somewhere
It’s his right !!!! says:
SOME OF YOU PEOPLE IN HERE NEED TO GET LIVES, IS THIS ALL YOU HVA ETO DO ALL DAY LONG SIT AROUND AND PUT PEOPLE DOWN, AT LEAST HE HAS A CAREER,MONEY,A HOUSE, FAMILY AND A PLAN. YOU PEOPLE HAVE NOTHING.
WHAT DOES HIM BEING BLACK HAVE TO DO WITH IT CHARLIE PRIDE IF YOU PEOPLE DIDN’T KNOW —-BLACK—- THE COLOR OF ONE’S SKIN HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT B/C YA’LL ARE SAYING THINGS ABOUT EVERYONE. GET A LIFE !!!!!!
country jokes says:
all of you need to read old dogs comments its agreat lesson for alot of you. thanks old dog
the staff of Young Country 90.7fm Wkpw says:
now we play a lot of country and would like to remind you that country music is about real life. a lot of you mentioned country music is waylon, hank, cash, charlie pride, merle, twitty, kristofferson, willie and etc. now when they started out they were all playing the devils music and most of them not only played country but rock ‘n’ roll. all of the before mentioned artists have influenced all times of groups and artists from many genres. cmt recently had a show i believe was called top 100 redneck moments in which a rapper stated that the two best rap songs he every heard were C.W. McCall’s “Convoy” and Cash’s “Ring of Fire”. when the Eagles started the played rock and had a couple of songs that could be classified country. and not one person has mentioned bon jovi not being country. but guess what he has a country album out. what we are saying is just because you started in one genre when you were young and dumb does not mean that that you will be forever and always in that genre. a good example is kid rock started out as a rapper then did a couple country songs and is now doing rock. another example is tim mcgraw and nelly and their duet “over and over” now a lot of you said that country music is what it used to be and thats the point stay popular music has to evolve. so lets give snoop dog a chance and see what happens. if it works we have one more country artist and if it doesnt then snoop goes beck to rapping. no big deal.
country jokes says:
all i’m saying really is someone will buy it ask nelly
KENNY says:
WE WILL NOT WATCH ANY MORE COUNTRY AWARD SHOW IF THAT IS THE BEST YOU ALL CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF IT WASENT FOR MARTINA , AND ALLEN J. IT WOULD HAVE BEN A BUNCH A CRAP COUNTHY MUSIC IS BEER DRINK`IN BELLY RUBI`N MUSIC AND WE COULDENT STAND THE HOAST
HAROOAA FOR FASTFOWARD
A SAD FAN
cody says:
HECK NO! RAP IS THE ONE THING THAT WILL NEVER MIX WITH COUNTRY MUSIC country music is the only REAL music there is left cuz rappers talk about shootin things and and in real life they wouldnt do it and in country music they sing about shootin deer and THEY ACTUALLY DO IT
Jaleesa Harris says:
I think the fact that Snoop wants to dedicate a song to a man we all know help shape and mold country music is great. The words of the song may not be to everybodys liking but that’s fine. I’m sure he’s not trying to be funny and degrade country music. If people take the time out and work with him, we may all be surprised.
cody says:
damn i cant get over it snoop dog in country music…….if he goes in im gettin out country music is goin down the drain man u need to keep the roots…….snoop isnt a country artist he may think he is but frankly hes not he dont know the first thing about country music and everybody out there whos says “give him a chance he will do good” CAN GO HEAR HIS MUSIC ON THEIR STATION! dont ever think that a rapper will do good in country music and i dont know how in the hell cowboy troy made it here HE SUX!
ur’s truly,michael cody
Jel says:
I listen to the song by Snoop and must say that I like the music but I do not like rap music. It doesn’t matter if it is country rap or hip hop rap I just don’t like it. I have always been a fan of Johnny Cash since I was a little girl and the song to me is not meant to be a country song but it lets people know that he enjoys country music and I hope that it will evenutally have a positive influence on him. As far as people discussing what is real country music and were not around when Johnny, Willie and Hank Williams Jr. first started they were not considered to be real country and they were blackballed for a long time and considered to be rebels and trouble makers and Hank was a big drinker and sometimes would miss shows. I had friends that went to see him and their money had to be refunded because he was to drunk to take the stage. Johnny also did drugs and was addicted to alcohol and Willie Nelson to this day still smokes weed so for those of you who hate on Snoop for his drugs need to remember that Johnny had his demons as well as Hank Willimas Jr. and that Willie and Snoop have something in common right now to day besides their love for country music which is their love for weed. Now the thing is this how can you admire Willie but condem Snoop when they both have the same addiction. If Johnny, Willie, and Hank Williams Jr. did not destroy country music then neither will Snoop.
Rodrigo says:
I think what snoop is trying to do is, well, a little off the wall. That being said, it could also be good for country music in that it may bring more fans over to listen to country music that would have never listened to it otherwise. I used to listen to Rap and R&B when I was younger, but as I aged so did my taste in music. I was brought over to country music by the likes of Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and many more. I know snoop will never be accepted into country music totally, but you gotta give him credit for trying.
Dawn says:
Country is one of the few music types that hasn’t gone completely immoral. Beside’s being raised listening to country that’s one of the reasons I still listen to it. It’s just good, down home music. CMT has gone too far lately. Snoop Dog is really pushing it. We don’t care that he says he’s “being real”. For him being real is being immoral, stay with MTV where immoral belongs. CMT, you’ve been digging deeper and deeper into filth. I hope you get back to Country soon.
Nick says:
WOW….WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CMT AND ALLOWING THIS CREEP IN THE DOOR.
WOULD BET NETWORK ALLOW TOBY KEITH OR TRACE ATKINS OR HOW ABOUT HANK JR. TO GO ON THEIR STAGE.?????
I DO NOT THINK SO.
WHY DID CMT STOOP SO LOW FOR THIS CREEP.?
Dennis says:
Somebody mentioned Toby Keith’s new single “She’s a Hottie”??? And I agree! This song was probably written right after “Hottie” on Willie Nelson’s tour bus after smokin’ some WEED WITH WILLIE!
Personally, who am I to judge! But, I would be more likely to buy Snoop’s older stuff for when I’m working out, than buy this for chillin!
And if Snoop was so influenced by the MAN IN BLACK, he’s not doing him much justice with “Buy my medicine!”
Snoop, hang with some of Country’s outlaws, then go write a song from the heart! (PS John Rich is not a country outlaw!) Gone Country was a JOKE! Would have rather seen Bobby Brown win! At least he had heart!!!
Hannah says:
i dont like the song it doesnt make sence, but other than that he could go country if he sings another song.
Austin says:
this song is terrible. how could you ever even think that this is a country song. if cmt thinks this is country they need to pull their heads out of their asses. fuck this song!!
bkb says:
snoop is not country and neither is taylor swift. they both performed so bad, I was embarassed for both of them.
Mike M says:
Snoop Dogg is a loser, and Johnny Cash would throw up if he heard this.
Lynn says:
Oh my gosh!! I am embarrased this is even allowed on “Country Music” Television!!
What happened to traditional country. They need to make a whole new category in the record aisle for Crossover or Urban Country or Country Pop, whatever you want to call it for songs like this, Big and Rich, Taylor Swift, and all the others who like to kid themselves that they are singing country. Everyone with that “pop sound” sounds the same nowdays, it all sounds alike! Look at the people who last over the years and decades even. Garth Brooks (who strayed away from country too but still had quite a few real country songs) George Strait, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire (who is my favorite singer who I was dissapointed when she started sounding pop as well) George Jones, look at all these people who have been around forever and listen to how they sound, pure country. The people who have the pop sound come and go so fast.
If my dad hears this on country radio (which is the only thing he listens to) it would give him a heart attack!!
This is just terrible. It’s like I am looking at a joke on You Tube or something! I want to see what country singers he gets to sing it with him!!
Lynn says:
And everyone talks about the lyrics of other country songs,but none are as bad as this, prostitution and drugs! I just don’t want my kids hearing a song on the radio about drugs!! Thats why I don’t listen or let them listen to rap, now it is seeping into country!!
Shanta says:
I think its a cool song, it might not be so country but just seeing a old school rapper try something new, its cool. No cowboy troy but its good.
hotelmotel says:
“And everyone talks about the lyricsof other country songs, but none are as bad as this, prostitution and drugs”
What about Merle Haggard’s “Living With The Shade Pulled Down,” about a man who marries a prostitute, and encourages her to keep up her business even after they fall in love.
There is also Reba’s song “Fancy.”
Neither song is exactly “anti-prostitution;” in fact, both songs portray prostitution as a reasonable choice, given the circumstances.
And Neither song is by a fringe performer. Both Reba and Merle are country icons.
I can’t think of any country song that mixes both prostitution and drugs off the top of my head, but I bet one exists.
There
Bikr says:
Whoa! That’s awful! I couldn’t stand even 15 seconds of it!
I’m what you’d call a modern country lover. Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and many others. Some may not call it real country but it’s certainly in the realm. Snoop Dogg isn’t even within the galaxy. I echo what another blogger said about “Save a horse, Ride a Cowboy” by Big and Rich - I can’t stand that type of “country”! The latest “Cotton-eyed Joe” is rediculous. Even some of Brad Paisley’s more recent music like “Online” is very clever and fun but I tire of it quickly. Many of the enduring classics from people like Marty Robbins, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash are great! Let’s face it, some currently respected country artists shouldn’t branch out with a modern take on things for very long. As for Snoop Dogg? Just stay out of the country!
tyler says:
ok this isnt country but dan vickers shut the hell up dont act like you know whats country and whats not. until you start singing and producing songs shut up. we dont need some guy acting like he knows what it used to be like and preacihng at us if you dont like it dont listen to it
John says:
If you read through these post I think you get the feel of how true country fans feel about Snoop crossing over. Unless he is going to pick up a guitar and sing about things that matter to people other than drug dealers he needs to stay out of country. I am not a fan of his music and I miss the country from the early 1990’s and would love to see some more artist returned to that style
CHRIS FULLER says:
I agree with the nay sayer”s.To get Real Country gotta get back to the sixties. The real cowboy singers, Strait, Jackson, Turner, Jones,and all the other true country greats. As Geaorge Strait and Alan Jackson said, somebody committed murder on music row!!!!!!
camelot says:
PEOPLE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT EVERYBODY WAS INFLUENCED BY SOMEBODY.ALL MUSIC WAS INFLUENCED BY OTHER TYPES.TODAY THERE ARE SO MANY CROSS OVER ARTISTS NOT JUST TO COUNTRY BUT COUNTRY TO ROCK. JOHNNY CASH HAS BEEN SUCH A HUGE FOLLOWING I LOVE GOING TO PUNK SHOWS AND SEEING KIDS IN JOHNNY CASH SHIRTS. I DIDN’T LISTEN TO THE SONG BUT I’M IN NO PLACE TO PASS JUDGEMENT OR PRESUME TO KNOW WHAT SNOOP DOG HAD IN MIND AND UNTLL THEN LET HIM GROW AS AN ARTIST AND IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T BUY IT OR LISTEN TO IT . REMEMBER YOU YOU ARE STILL IN AMERICA AND HAVE THE FREEDOM TO MAKE CHOICES.
SHANEL says:
O.K. LET US NOT FORGET REBA’S “FANCY”. WITH THAT SAID I THINK THE SONG IS FUNNY AND LOVED IT! WELCOME TO COUNTRY SNOOP-GLAD TO HAVE YOU! I AM SURE THAT TOBY KEITH, WILLIE NELSON,GRETA,BIG-N-RICH AND HANK JR. WOULD ALL AGREE.
SINCERLY,
THE WORLDS BIGGEST COUNTRY FAN:)
brent says:
I have listened to country(both old and new) for many years now. I listen to southern rock and classic rock too.
My main passion is country over any other kind of music. In the last ten years the music industry will do anything to make a buck and sign whoever fits the mold. Its do to corporate america taking over and ruining everything. A lot of music stations play the same song over and over again and seriously it gets annoying. The music stations and the music channels decide what we should hear and what to watch. If anyone wants to argue the fact that the music industry is letting anyone into country…do me a favor and dont buy,download or listen to anything that isn’t country. I say country and the ones who know good country music will know what I’m talking about. If you honestly think about the music buisness and where its headed then your right…It’s going straight down the drain. I’m not here to argue or yell at anyone, I am only saying these things to reeducate people and let people know only we can make and break musical artists..because we are the ones who buy the albums and go to the concerts. If they suck I dont buy or go and you should too. Country music is what I would die for and give my soul to be given a chance to do because I would keep it true just like George Strait, Alan Jackson,Merle Haggard and the list goes on and on. If you have a friend and they try to play some crap music please get them help…..Educate them on good music so they wont be brain washed anymore.
chelsea says:
Music should not have a “race” attached to it the music celebs. just make the music so we can enjoy it….
Deb says:
hmm country? I don’t think so, but it sure sounded more country then “Bob Your Head” by Nasal Flatts. There is no more “country” genre. Country music has been replaced by watered down pop, with the likes of Nasal Flatts, Yes, Kenny Chesney, even Tim McGraw. You go back and listen to real country music, Johnny Cash, some of the old stuff and I dare you to come back and call this country.
No it’s not country, but this is the good old USA, and I will fight for his right to sing it if that’s what he wants and being a true country fan, I have enough heart to say “Go for it if it’s what you want”…….
caisonclan says:
What in the world is this??!!!!! Snoop Dogg was smokin’ to much drugs if he thinks that is a country song!!!!
Ted Lybrand says:
you’re right. country music isn’t the same anymore. hip hop and pop are constantly moving to nashville and taking over what used to be good music, but snoop dogg sounds more country than a lot of these retards on country radio. you need to give him his credit. he comes from a genre that very seldom listens to or likes country, and then goes and makes a country music song. plus, johnny cash always sang about drinkin and gettin in fights and shootin some guy just to watch him die, and snoops song follows that lifestyle pretty damn well. keep on goin snoop.
Steven says:
Leave Jewel alone! She sang with Merle Haggard 9 years ago at the CMAs, and I’d rather hear her that Snoop Dog.
Ashley says:
wow… he is taking a big step..lol i honestly dont think that he can pull it off. I think he should just stick to that stupid rap shit. country music is taken to heart, not to the corner of a street. man he really sucks and thats all that their is to that onw.
sham ham on whole wheat says:
Honestly…. It wasnt that bad…. I mean, We wont be seeing him doing shows at the grand ole opry, but coming from Rap… coming form a genre of music that has lost its true identity (I mean, seriously, old school rap was good because the spoke of real issues and gave a glimpse into something that most mainstream, White America had no idea about) Its refreshing to see an artist who is reaching out and doing something different! Good for him! Why doesnt people just embrace an artist trying to strike out on something different, its nice to know Snoop can do more than just rhyme and cuss.
(Im white… )
erin larson says:
Oh my i can’t believe it but itis ok
FFA_America says:
Let him sing it man…….He’s got talent, I never really paid attention to him till now but he’s got talent….Give him a break.
FFA_America says:
wow i cant believe all the racist here…..grow up folks
Remember Charlie Pride, He was black And lots of folks loved him.I mean seriously some of yall should be mature enough to look past that.
By the way, if anyone thinks otherwise the civil war wasnt about slavery it was about states rights, my great great uncle was a Confederate so dont throw no yankee crap at me :)
FFA_America says:
says:
Posted: April 17th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
You ignorant country fan’s , your lucky to have the shinning light of a current day star grace your charts (one that has actual charisma and is not a cookie cutter , american idol product)
does that mean you dont like Taylor Swift!!?!?!?
i need “My Medicine”
ahollowoa says:
I did not care for snoop dogs music. Don’t like rap, never have, never will. I like a lot of the new country artists, Keith Urban, Jason Michael Carroll, Jewell, The Lost Trailers. I am a George Strait, Conway, Loretta and Keith Whitley. Some of the new stuff, the music is so loud you can’t hear the words.
sharon riley says:
i think you should stick to rapping
Missy says:
Snoop can sing what ever he wants we should accept his new style of sound.Johnny Cash loved anyone who looked at his music with love enough to inspire.As far as ya’ll so called country fans,if you were true country you would know too the eagles played a part of country music too in the 70’s-80’s with Desparado,your lying eyes,peaceful easy feeling.I remember hearing them first on country radio too.The Eagles too had songs on the country music chat and end enough that Country singers did a Tribute CD to the Eagles.Tim McGraw was embraced to do a rap/country song called “Over&Over” which I might add i love.Get out of the old racist way of viewing country and see we can sing&do anything we want if we feel it in our hearts.I love Country&a little of everything.Wonderful try for Snoop Dog.Glad he saw our music and came out and honored it and Johnny Cash.
Frank says:
WHAT IN GODS GOOD SOUTHERN LAND WAS THAT FREEK DOING ON THE STAGE OF THE CMT AWARDS.?
CMT BETTER FIRE…..THE PEOPLE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LETTING THAT CREEP IN THE DOOR.
WHEN HE WAS INTRODUCED, I COULD NOT CHANGE THE CHANNEL QUICK ENOUGH TO THE DANCIN WITH THE STARS SHOW…..AND LEFT IT THERE.
Lisa R. says:
THE PRODUCERS OF THAT SHOW ARE THE BLAME. THAT ALLOWED AND INVITED THAT CRIMINAL TO SUCH A WHOLESOME ENRICH SHOW.
THERE ARE SO MANY UP-SET VIEWERS THAT CMT WILL LOOSE IT SUPPORT AND LOOSE IT’S CREDIBILTY IN TIME, IF THEY CONTINUE INVITEING AND THROWING THESE KIND OF PEOPLE IN OUR FACES.
kimba125 says:
This is definitely not country!!!
Luvtimmy says:
Ok, y’all need to calm down…it’s not like he’s saying it was country — just it was influenced by one the country greats…Snoop also never said he knew all about country music. Country is turning into hip-hop anyway so why not let the “pimp king” come and play. Trace might do some country songs, but “Honky-Tonk…” that was crap and the video was nothing short of a video on BET or MTV (nothing new for CMT). It had more of a country/deep south sound than “Over and Over”…back in 1999-2000 Snoop said in an MTV interview that he thinks country should be more recognized than it is…he did say it should be main streamed like some of the crap we hear on the radio today, but he likes country. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover…he had a hard youth, he made mistakes, he is the hip-hop version of Willy Nelson (when it comes to weed), he’s one of the best lyricists in hip-hop today, and stays true to himself - unlike some of our current “country greats” (sarcastically speaking). Considering the crap that country radio and cmt plays - this is about par. Not a huge fan of the song, but got to give him credit for putting himself out there to a very unforgiving crowd - country is a very elitist crowd, which surprises me that it would be allowed to have pop played or heard on radio/tv geared for country. Remember the music we see and hear is only what is the hot seller at he moment so someone it buying this pop music that is being labeled as country. If you don’t wanna hear it ban radio and watching CMT. That is the only way to get the want of true country fans to be heard!
Mike says:
As a lover of all types of music … I think Snoopy Dogg was hit upside his head with a 40 oz. botlle of Old E!
Tim McGraw and Nelly did an awsome job with their song. But Snoop needs to stick with rapping and his stints with Grils Gone Wild!
RYALLREALLYTHTDUMB says:
I agree that Snoop isn’t country and i also no that he never claimed to be. Many of yall are sayin his sing is immorral and this is true but so was J.C.’s “Cocain Blues” and several of his other songs. I also no that this song (other than makin his wife a prostitute) is how Cash lived. Through much of Cash’s life all he wanted to do was get drunk and do drugs but we were all his fans anyway. Am i right? YES!!! I’m not particularly a Snoop Dogg fan either but I think we should let the man do what he wants to do. For all you Dogg haters, I wish him the best of luck.
momma wade says:
I only have one phrase for you all CLOSED MINDED and for the few of you that think that some of the artist have to do it for extra cash you have to be kidding yourselves the groups talked about can stay at home for the rest of there life and never work again he did it because he could and because he wanted to come on people its 2008 not 1958
LOVIN COUNTRY says:
I think it is great that every type of music (i.e. rap,pop, even metal) are doing something in counrty. Look at Kid Rock, he has introduced alot of people that never would have listen to counrty to it.
OpenMinded says:
I am very sorry to see and read what I have read by people that call themself old fashion southerners. I love country music and have been listing to it all my 36yrs. I also recall growing up and trying new things like rock and heavy metal but no buddy damed me for it. I think that we all have alot of closed minds and show our ingnorance especailly if we are true to ourselves, country music and what we believe in. As a parent of two teenager one who is very musicly talented. I would have to say that we not only have to be opened and allow people to folow their dreams but, remember that you were taught that you can do anything you put your mind to. Just like snoop! He may have gotten his break in rap but that does not make him a bad person. I think that if he fails that is something he has to deal with. I love all country from Patsy Cline to Carrie Underwood. As the younger artists today sing songs that they can relate to so does snoop and if you can not relate to his music then you have not experinaced the things that he has in life. But the name calling and racist comments are out of control and we have to take a step back and say maybe those people are not who they think they are! When Tim Mcgraw first came out everyone said he was trying to discrase the Indain population with Indain outlaw. But the truth is that was is song that helped him get his break and it was for him to do. So open your mind. And remember if you can say that snoop doesn’t belong then remember when your child says he or she wants to grow up and be just like you. Because you are the ones teaching our next generation. Southerners or Northerners whereever your from think about that!!!!
dustin says:
I saw a few people talking about some of the people that now perform on CMT these days and i saw a few people talk about the eagles and how they dont belong on CMT because they arnt country. although this is true, they are not country music, they have a lot of the same qualities as country music. their songs have a lot of heart and soul in them and they actually mean something. they should not be in the same sentence as snoop dogg and belong on CMT before snoop dogg.
maxine says:
so most of yall are saying it ok for country artist to make a rap song or rock song or whatever other genre they have turned in to country music but its not ok for a rap ARTIST to make a country song what a bunch of hypocrites……music is music if you like it you like if you dont you dont…… and Johnny Cash was influenced by gospel music as a child and loved all kinds of music and artist and Johnny Cash’s last greatest hit was not a country song it was a nine inch nails song ..Hurt ……i listen to all kinds of music,it sould not be based on what genre it is in it sould be based on what sounds good to you …..most of yalls comments are not based on his music its sounds like it is based on his race witch is wrong most artist work very hard to get were they are today (Taylor Swift, Dolly Parten, Snoop Dogg, The Eagels, Elvis, The Beatles,Johnny Cash, and ect. but you get my point)you should not be knocking someone for singing a song you not like or for puting in in a genre you not aprove of you not listen to it if you dont like it
thanks to all the artist working hard to make music
music is an enjoyment in my everyday life
Mark says:
Alot of singers (from different music backgrounds) record different styles of music. Remember when Elvis and Johnny Cash started out they weren’t accepted for their styles of music. Snoop’s just tipping his hat to our style of music. Remember the traditional style of country music songs always had something to do with a drunk, cheater or drug user. Snoops just updating the times a little. Don’t knock another music style. As Ray Charles said: Good music has no category. Thanks!!!
Tabetha Mansfield says:
Snoop Dog!, hey I think you should follow your heart, and your good with country and rap! Go For it!. Leave me an email at machelle246822@aim.com. Peace and chat wid u deree
Jackie says:
Ya know a long time ago I’d say about 20yrs Hank Jr put out a song called young country in the video, two old gogers see this video and the guy says that’s not country music that’s not country blah blah blah…. U remmeber that song? Well think about that when you look at this one ok?
Keith in Houston says:
We will accept anyone into country music, we are a diverse family. Having said that, whoever told Snoop Dog that this type of song would be acceptable to country fans has lost their mind. We will accept songs about drinking, cheating, and even some immoral acts, but what we won’t accept is a song about sending your woman out to earn money so you can buy dope. If he wants to go back to the drawing board and try another song, I will give it a try, but I will change the station anytime this song comes on, and I am dissapointed that CMT thinks this is country music, I thought they had higher standards that that.
Country Girl says:
Where does this guy come off, trying to say his song is COUNTRY! Give me a break. Johnny and June would roll over in their graves to think this punk is using Johnny Cash’s name. Go back to the hood and stay there
telder says:
Alot of these opinions I agree and disagree with. First of all, In defense of The Eagles. I am a HUGE Eagles fan, and I DO realize that the “title” that was given to them years ago was “Rock”, BUT have you heard the first 3 Albums (cd’s)? They had more banjo and steel guitar on their recordings than 95% of the “Country” acts did at that time (in the 70’s). The Eagles play a variety of styles and country seems to be one that they have done for years, not just something they decided to do to cash in on. Don Henley has recorded a few country songs on his solo cds through the years. It’s not the artists (most of the time), it’s the labels, management,etc. So are some of you saying that ALABAMA was not a Country Band? There are too many “titles” in music. Artists have a right to express themselves how they feel. I do agree that Snoop Dog will never be welcomed in Country Music, but at least he is promoting Country Music by saying he loves it. I don’t care for his song at all, but I respect him ALOT by telling people that Country is cool, and admitting to liking Johnny Cash, instead of some newer srtist that alot of us do not consider “really country”. Let’s just enjoy the music and forget the titles that we put on everything. If it’s good, Great, if not, turn it off! But the Eagles not being “Country”? Sounds like some of us need to do our homework, and go back and listen. The DESPERADO cd was borderline Bluegrass/Country with MAYBE, just MAYBE a touch of rock?
hgrey33 says:
That song sucks so much. I can’t even begin to explain how bad this song is. snoop needs to keep away from country music and go back to his crappy rap or whatever you call it. What ever happened to country music anyway!!!!!!!!? Waylon, Willie, and Hank J.R.& S.R. are way, by far better. If this is country music, i would think that country music has died. MAN, THAT IS SUCH A STUPID SONG! and if you don’t agree, you are no REAL COUNTRY MUSIC fan. i don’t even see what Johnny Cash has to do with this song. I do know one thing, HE WOULD HATE THIS CRAP!!!!!!!
hgrey33 says:
I would put a lot more on these couple of comments, but i would be typing all night. BELIEVE ME, i could keep this up for a long time. One thing about country music we don’t care about money we care about the stuff that matters. you don’t see country artists goung out and making a stupid song about money and medicine like this idiotic fool is doing except in his case it would be a rap artist wait a minuite correction, a stupid idiotic city-person yankee going out and making an idiotic city-yankee song about money and drugs. you notice in his video there is only rap fans he needs to go sing that song in nashville and see how bad that song really is , that is if anybody would stay there after that idiot walked in the door. O and you people need to stop trashing the Eagles they are awesome they might have used to be rock but now they sound like country listen to how long and busy being fabulous plus the older rock just sounds like modern country. now i’m not taking snoop dogs side i am kind of making my own side yall need to use somebody besides the Eagles for your examples. i dont hear anybody talking about Elvis or Jerry Lee Lewis like this 0 and dont start using them for your sick examples either i bet snoop dog dont even know what he is doing he is so stupid and he did not get this song from Johnny Cash either man if he was here right now i wouldnt even take the time to explain all this i would ask a couple of questions like what the heck were you thinking!!!!!!????? and then he would be runnin from me and my 8 guage. man you people need to take my side i’m not trying to make you change your mind about anything this is just my opinion yall just think about this. i agree with telder except he sholdnt be promoting country we can do that! if he keeps doing that country really will be dead because all the other rappers will be trying to do what he did!!!!!!!!!!
Jon says:
I think we should all gang up on the rap music industry and it down. Rap really sucks and if this is what country music is comming to then the heck with it. I grew up on country. It might have been a little better if he would have turned down the suckyness(rap).
Brianna says:
love the song! and he’s not claiming to be country he says he’s influenced by it and he can go country if he wants to….geez there’s like WAY to much hate on this! oh and by the way some of you people need to stop living in the past it’s a new type of country music deal with it!
AXE him to STOP says:
PLEASE!
name says:
Watched it a few times. still didn’t like it. rap and country just do not mix. the only thing that country goes well with is rock. nothing else!!! by the way, how can anyone really call this new country? not to down snoop there or anything, but seriously how can this be new age country??? I will admit, Cowboy Troy did do a hell of a lot better job at trying to put some rap into country. He mixed country with rock and rap. that is a lot better than bringing rap straight into country.
Willie Dysoon says:
“Can’t we all just get along???”
:)
Roy Burns says:
Snoop- Stick to what you do best-making millions of dollars off of those, mainly kids, who have no respect for anyone or anything. The crap that you put out is nothing short of garbage and requires ZERO talent. If you think that this song (?) will be accepted by mainstream country fans, then go smoke another kilo. My Medicine ( about prostitutes and drugs) at least shows that you will never change your attitude about women, even when ATTEMPTING country music. Do us all a favor Snoop- keep your low-life, thug loving, police hating, no-talent ass in “gangsta rap”- you’ve got those smoked up idiots fooled into thinking that you are actually an ARTIST!
Jim says:
oh, and Roy Burns is the man!
Steven says:
It’s bad enough that rap is allowed on MTV and VH1. Now they want CMT.
Sketch says:
I’ve been hearing about Snoop wanting to do contry for a while now; this is hardly anything new. True, Country is a difficult genre to break into and the fanbase is quite loyal to it and anyone trying to break in is look upon as suspect. But, it’s odd to see so many people against someone like Snoop trying to go into Country.
1) Snoop’s family is from the south but migrated to Cali c/o his uncle. They lsitened to Soul,Blues and Country
2) Rock and Roll is an amalgamation of Country,Blues and Jazz and rap is an amagamation of Rock,Blues,Funk,Country,Folk and some Reggae.
3) Although I hate to admit this, the “Talking Blues” style in country is kind of like a prototype to rap. David Allen Coe’s song about Linda Lovelace and Johnny Cash’s A Boy Named Sue are great examples of “rapping” in country.
4) Snoop Dogg has had vulgar lyrics, but Country didn’t start getting that family friendly until artists like Garth Brooks became popular. I guess everyone forgets about the Outlaw Country movement and there artists like David Allen Coe. David has admitted he was a fan of Ice-T and used vulgar lyrics on Nothing Sacred. Willie Nelson is known to smoke weed and Johnny Cash had some songs that were kind of brutal for there time.
5) The Artists that I do know and consider me a brother listen to all types music so Snoop was probably a fan of country and this is the opportunity for him to do something. He actually exposed alot of people to Metallica when he was in high school.
I’m not biased at all for Snoop, but as a musician/songwriter, I feel it’s my duty to defend all music and there performers, no matter the genre.
Grace says:
I really loved it! Great rhythm! Go Snoop!
Steven says:
Rap is senseless, mind numbing noise, not music!
mjayhill says:
Wake up! Snoop Dog has a new gig on VH1. CMT, MTV and VH1 are all owned by Viacom. Coincidence that he popped up on the CMT awards show? Probably not.
Beverly says:
We have had many country artist cross over to pop. We have had many duets with rappers, rockers, you name it,,,,music is music, why should snoop dog be any different. I was just embarrassed that snoop dog was booed the way he was.
Beverly says:
The more I read the comments here, the more upset I get. I think that the racial issues between black and white is so old….I have a 20 year old son who introduced me to rap and I even took him to a kid rock concert…don’t knock it until you try it….besides country music is in no way what it was started out to be.. There will be more shows on CMT for the one hit wonders!!!!! There are few so called country performers that will be here in five years performing on the main stage. Half of them don’t even make sense. So country is better than rock, rap, how????
Lucas Wynne says:
What artists are going to be foolish enough to be featured on this song? That’s my only question.
Kim says:
hahahahhahahah this is hilarious! snoop dog needs to do some research to listen to some REAL country music! Snoop diggity dog– you need to stick to rap homeboy!
Kim says:
Bev. its not about being black and singing country music… HAVE YOU LISTEND TO HIM?!
kid cack says:
this thing doesnt have to do with racial stuff.its a way for the black man to make fun of whites and are heritage. rap is about hoes and drugs and how many people you can kill. and country is about the sad things these fools are doin. so to all rock on
Lori says:
Ok, for those who think not liking Snoop has anything to do with RACE should wash their mouths out with soap! It has EVERYTHING to do with what he STANDS for. Geez.
I sure hope CMT takes his dang pic off the front page soon. It’s turning my stomach.
Scott from AZ says:
Hey Tracy-Lynn from April 17th,
You might want to mix in a spell check next time you post your opinion.
Everyone else, the song may be a little left of center from traditional country music, but come on, Johnny Cash was no angel! Whiskey and pills, thats todays Crystal and cocain. Give Snoop a break, if you don’t like don’t listen!
John Deere says:
Hell no snoop dog dosen’t belong in country. I would never listen to any thing he raps!!!!!!!!
Critic from Indiana says:
Is this country? Not as most of us know country music to sound like. It has changed from 10 years ago, just as everything, and everyone does. Rap in my opinion is an art, just like any other music. I’ve heard some pretty neat mixes. Rap songs are not created over night, it takes hours and hours of production work to get the sound they produce. Just like country, rock, pop, and any other genre. New genres are created when cultures and sytles mix, look at rock for example. You have, Hard rock, alternative rock, Metal, Rock n’ Roll, Southern Rock, many others. Country has its’ genres as well. Just think of all the artists throughout their careers who have tried new/different styles to get new listeners or just to see how it sold. This may be Snoop Doggs idea.
Snoop Dogg ain’t stupid, he’s had great success in the music industry. That’s the reason he is still around.
Only thing I can say bad about this song, are the lyrics.
If people like it, then this new style of rap/country mix will stick around, if not, then it’ll pass and people will forget about it next week.
j says:
hell yeah nukka thats whats up
mississippimama says:
All of ya’ll against this is crazy. I think he should do what he wants. If it wasn’t for country or rap there would not be any music at all. If you look at the history of both they end up being very close to the same. If it weren’t for someone just trying to be different there wouldn’t be anything for people to argue about. I listen to all types of music and it seems to all derive from Rock and Roll. And you know people had something to say about that when it came out. All of ya’ll that wrote something negative, ya’ll are just jealous because ya’ll ain’t famous and can’t sing. The End.
TooHurt says:
I’m a black woman who has listened to country music, all my life. I’m not shocked by some of the things said on this page,I’m hurt and disgusted. As a black person, born in the 60’s, I’ve seen many examples of racism. And I’ve taught my children to beware of hidden biases. To not live in fear but not be blinded either. My children now looks at Osbama as proof that America has changed and that they live in a better safer world. But, these comments ver something so minor, as a song, Influenced By Johnny Cash. Well this shows our Faces, our Beliefs,our Souls. The hidden soul of America. The hatred thrown out over the Internet about a song, people. I will show this to my children and grandkids. We will have a lesson, we will learn as we always have learned. I will teach as I have been taught, that what you see isn’t America it’s what you feel and think. And I will pray with them, that one day it won’t be so,so many out there with that poison in their hearts. Because, that stuff is poison. It has killed many; people, countries, cultures,and spirits. It Is a SONG.
SnoopScootBoogie says:
Since when are there rules about who can sing what kind of music? I’m not a particular fan of Rap, but Snoop is an amazing artist and this song showed that he can even kick it with country. All you prejudice people need to close your eyes and open your ears. Nobody asked you if you like him as a person or condone drugs or accept rap. It’s sickening to hear such hate.
Snoop…I loved it…don’t stop. JC would be honored to know his music influenced you to step out like that.
All you haters…go look in the mirror and shut up.
Sam from MA says:
i don’t mind him trying to make a country song. i don’t think he should be turned down so soon. this could start a new kind of country and may open country to a whole new group of people. i’m not saying it’s the next big thing in country but he should be given a chance. it’s a pretty good song in my opinion and i think others will like it too.
Stephen Redmond says:
Well I’m not going to say that he can’t but there is still a bit of a rap type sound to it and the story it tells is well I don’t have to say but it is a start and if he wants it bad enough of course he can go country it doesn’t matter where you’re from. Justin Timberlake is from Tennessee and it didn’t stop him from going pop and he does a great job at it. I heard a remark about Taylor Swift and you are entitled to your opinion but I think she is awesome and a bit crazy.lol. Just kidding Taylor your not crazy but you are awesome. Anyway she’ll probably never read this so I guess I could have excluded that part bu I’m not backspacing so it can stay. Back on track Snoop can go country but I’d change some lyrics Whitey Ford writes and records good stuff so I’m sure he can write another song for Snoop that relates more to the country genre. Johnny Cash is a good guy to base things on. Okay I’m done now. Later.
Tammie Force says:
No F’n way will snoop ever be country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ugh says:
hm. this whole thing just goes to show you that you shouldnt give idiots a voice.
Rachel says:
That is so not country. he should just stick to rap he needs to leave the counrty to the real counrty stars.
shell says:
well let snoop dogg try country music but he will always be a rap singer. but country music was gone a long time ago. when they stared singing save a horse ride a cowboy thats not country music .garth brooks and reba and josh turner now that is country music.
cammy says:
He done very good on this song!!!!!!!!!
jada says:
I agree with people who do not like “country” nowadays. I listen to my Dad’s old CDs and say, now that’s country music. Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, all them, their old music just happens to be real country, not in the name of Johnny Cash is snoop dog and Rascal Flatt’s gang. People need to reconize “country” is not somebody cheating on other person, revenge, and all that. Snoop Dog, go back to the hood, and LEAVE COUNTRY MUSIC ALONE! Music people, watch the music and the language, too. I remember a time were I could never hear a single bad word. Amen.
kylie grant says:
I cant believe that snoop dogg even wants to go country but if he changes his every thing like his clothes,hair,no rap at all in his songs and wore a cowboy hat then i think he would have a possible chance of being a country singer.
Samantha says:
For One im gunna say that it is just weired to know that he is trying to write a country song in the first place.Second of all wat in the heaven sake is this song about? Third of all the song it would just fit weired in the country styl because of the fact that it is just way to up beat for country. Country is more a smooth relaxing type of music, but the song and the way he made the song sound was just way to up beat for country i dont know wat it is about the beat it just would fit into the country background. Wat they would call the bling nah that wouldnt go with the Country style either. but i mean if it wasnt so up beat then i would say ok. But tell me this wat is this song about.Well N-e ways thats my oppinion sorry if you dont like it but im an honest person.
*~COUNTRY GURL~*
Glenn Dusz says:
I guess songs about killing cops is the “New Country”. No thanks! Send Snoop packing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jenafer rue says:
it’s alright but nothing anyone has to worrie about topping the charts lol…it did have a lil kick to it tho.
Ksmith says:
no way i would never listen to this . no thanks
Justin says:
this is a joke. certain things should not be in country. boy bands, pop, snoop dog for sure.
Brady Lind says:
The country music industry has accepted all the crap that Rascal Flatts puts out and continues to call that country and songs by Carrie Underwood keep charting, so I’d say that this is just as country as anything the radio plays. I’m rooted terribly deep in Hank Williams and Waylon Jennings, but Snoop Dogg’s the man.
JessieJames says:
No way! He may be the top “Dogg” in the rap genre, but this song SUCKS! Sorry “G” but you need to stick to what you do best. Leave the country songs to the real country artists.
kayefun says:
I have learned so much from the 200 plus posts on this blog. I watch Snoop Dog’s Fatherhood show and think he has his family heart going in the right direction. I don’t buy his music and some of his music is OK w/me. I think country music fans and country music business still has that big question to sort out about what is Country Music? I’m getting the vibe that country is what each person or individual hears it to be. Some of the newer female artists I keep hearing sounds of Alanis Morrisette w/out the cuss words and some new artists I hear sounds of Tammy Wynette. I didn’t like Snoop’s ‘My Medicine’ because I hear it and feel it ‘trashy’. I don’t want to be close to it. That’s just me. I tell you what this whole thing about Snoop w/a country music song has created a lot of ‘buzz’ right here. I am really thankful to read this broad cross section of opinions. Hey CMT, you got a board where we can fight out the question of “What is Country Music”?
Richie says:
First COWBOY TROY and now SNOOP ?
Time to pack up the truck .
Prince Mo says:
Hell o NOWAY I guess you for got about country songs like “Fancy” and “Ruby”. I’m sure there are alot more about fallen or falling women. How about “Mamas in the Graveyard Paps in the Pen.”
ashley says:
OMG! WOWWW I THINK HE JUST NEEDS TOO STICK TOO RAP MUSIC! JOHNNY CASH IS PROBABLY TURNING OVER IN HIS GRAVE RIGHT NOW!
Rosie says:
I went to see Willy Nelson in Amsterdam last night and special guest was Snoop. They sang a duet and boy,it rocked. Give him a chance.
Hans says:
What Rosie said! Snoop was a special guest at Willie’s show (he plays the same venue today) and their song was great. They recorded together the evening before in a studio in Holland as well..
René says:
I was also in A’dam last night, and the song was great!
I’ll give hem that chance!
joe says:
Until yesterday Snoop dog only was a name my kids mention from time to time. Now I’ve seen him, in the ‘Melkweg’ Amsterdam, doing a duet with country-legend Willie Nelson. And in spite of what Snoop Dog or country-fans may think: it was real country man! He did it! That’s what I often love on musicians…breaking boundaries and do what they like. Look at the Willie Nelson website….Snoop dog seems to be a real country fan, doing the complete lyrics of two of Willies songs backstage!
Snoop says:
I like it. I would listen to this before I would Rascal Flatts or Taylor Swift.
nikki says:
I do agree that you can’t mess with country and what he’s singing about isn’t right but it has a nice sound it`s cool how you wouldn’t expect this.
Razzyb says:
Come on i have heard worse on CMT and the so called country music they play on the radio anymore whoa they call that country music Hey if Snoop Dogg wants to do country i say give him a break his music is cool i have heard alot worse look at Hank Jr.He is and never will be Hank Williams Sr. in my book Hank Sr. is the greatest and so is Garth Brooks! I say give the man a chance everyone deserves a chance or 2nd chance you do not hear people condeming Elvis Presley for all he sang!!!! Nothing is as it used to be the good stuff went to oldies and you hardly hear it anymore music is music and THANK GOD someone wants to keep it alive rather it be Snoop Dogg,Garth Brooks,Geogrge Strait or Randy Travis or Billy Ray Cyrus!
Buford says:
Razzy,
To say Garth is on the same level as Hank Williams Sr. is an insult to Hank Williams Sr.
Marilyn says:
Every artist expresses themselves in different ways and should not stay with one sound or put limits on where their talents may take them.
Marilyn says:
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
rhoda says:
The song from snoop is not that good. I think we can all agree with that so can we stick to opinions about that particular music and leave the racist and ignorant comments for behind closed doors(as usual). some of us are trying to enjoy country music without thinking it’s only made for and made by prejudiced rednecks.
shawna says:
I am not a fan of Country but I LOVE what SNOOP Has done with it!!!!!! Thank you so much Snoop~ Smart Call~
jeanne says:
Snoop Dogg has absolutely no idea who or what Johnny Cash was or what he represented. I am sorry, but it just doesn’t wash.
jeanne says:
Sorry, just seen another one I have to say somethingabout. This is not about racism. It’s about music. Yes, Charley Pride has been around a long time. Ask him how hard it was to get people to listen to him when they found out he was black. THEN””’LISTEN TO CHARLEY PRIDE. Do you HEAR him? And what about Aaron Neville and his brothers, good gracious, can they make you melt into your dance partners arms!!!Let Snoop take his BLING somewhere else.
Bri’anna Joy says:
Wow, there’s a lot of animosity here. Hey, guys! Country today doesn’t sound the same as Country in the 90’s or 80’s or 70’s, etc. It grows and evolves. I think that’s kinda cool.
Now, the lyrics of this song are a joke, and I think Snoop Dogg’s in on the joke, but the rhythm’s right out of early Johnny Cash. I heard a lot of old time Memphis Blues in that. And I love the fact that some R&B/rappers are returning to instruments in their music. I’m so tired of loop tracks and riffing off of somebody else’s music sample that you hear in rap.
My hat goes off to Snoop Dogg. It was a step in the right direction. Even if it’s not mainstream Country I think it was pretty interesting. Now, if only he’d stop sounding like a misogynist pig. Snoop, honey, I’d like to talk to you about your lyrics. I think there’s room for improvement. LOL
Bri’anna Joy
http://BitzofBrin.com
Big AJ fan says:
You can tell by my name what kind of country I love.
But except for the lyrics I kind of liked this. I’ve heard similar sounds on Edge of Country on that “other” country video channel.
Patti says:
This is about as country as that rapping Troy fella who John Rich actually got involved with. Don’t let me get started on JR (gone country screw up). Now where I agree this song has nothing to do with country - I do agree that country music is moving in the right direction. While I don’t care for Taylor’s music - it’s only because I’m not 10 years old. I would never buy her album, but she is the future in country music. So is Carrie Underwood. They are keeping it alive. If you wish they would bring back “old” country, you’re asking for it to eventually die. It needs to grow. That is just realistic. Thinking it should always stay the same is unrealistic.
Patti says:
PS. When I say the future of country - I’m not talking about the rapping, the Eagles, Bon Jovi or Snoop dog. They are not country - period. Mainly old hasbands who are trying to reactivate their fame through country music.
jupe says:
What’s country about a pimp, hooker and drugs???
Debbie says:
Johnny Cash did not limit his music interest. Johnny Cash spent his entire music career crossing boundries that others were not brave enough to cross. Johnny Cash opened doors for all of us to actually enjoy all types of music. The Johnny Cash show brought us musical talent beyond country; it is because of Johnny Cash we can cross boundries in the musical industry. Here’s to the Man in Black. Snoop Dogg you’re the man!
Debbie Do
Patti says:
I find it very hard to believe that Johnny Cash would rap his mind around a song involving drugs, hookers and pimps. Seeing how none of those topics were in his songs. Snoop isn’t the man. He’s just someone trying to get in on country because it’s becoming hot with today’s kids.
He needs to stick with what he knows…
Bo says:
To all you liberal hippies who think we should embrace a gang-banging/thug/criminal/murderer into the world of country music: You make me sick. I am so disgusted that the CMA, which I will never watch again, would allow such a degenerate on their show. If everyone would be true to the music and let the rappers be rappers and the country artists be country, then we would all be much better off. These ‘old-timers’ (willie nelson, david allen coe, hank jr.) are trying to boost their own images with the younger generation by embracing today’s losers. Enjoy having had a great music career and respsect the decent songs you wrote without inviting this trash in to ruin your image and music. I’m really going to have to find a new genre of music with REAL people who don’t sell out to commercialism and the hippies who have desecrated the moral fabric of America.
Bri’anna Joy says:
Hey, Bo. Am I a hippie because I thought the song was interesting? I didn’t like it much, but thought it was interesting. Like I said, a step in the right direction. Just not quite there yet.
I think he relates with Johnny Cash *because* Cash had a checkered past. Maybe Cash seems more real to Snoop Dogg because of that. Cash sang about murder. He sang about crime. Even leaving Cash aside for the moment, Country is filled with songs celebrating adultery, misogyny, and crime. Is Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” a great example of Country? I see it just as offensive as any rap video with girls shaking their things as if that’s all they’ve got to offer men.
Anyway, I’m sorry for you that you feel you have to leave country because Snoop Dogg was on CMA.
Bri’anna Joy
http://BitzofBrin.com
Heidi Stoke says:
This is some serious crap : ) hate it
greeningupthethumb says:
this posting thing is stupid. Everyone should get a life. If you don’t like something don’t listen to it. all of you cross hugging christians just need to try to love one another right now. this is dookie
Sarah says:
I like it. I think he is doing what he loves and that’s great. Why hate? I think it’s great that some artist are always trying new things and trying different types of music. It keeps things fresh.
hoarse says:
snoop dogg is the man! now, not only is he the best rapper, he is also the best country music star as well! If anyone out there was concidering being a musician, well you ought to just step down and step back, because this is just the beginning for snoop. Next jazz, then punk, who knows what else, probably classical. much love to the people who are blogging on here and not being up tight
deaharm says:
I listen to all kinds of music and this was definately not country. just because you wear the clothes and sing with a country singer, it does not make it a country song. It’s a sad day for country if radio stations play this crap!
underlined says:
if yall want real country go listen to Hank III(hank williams grandson)!!
curtis says:
Give me a break country music hasnt been the same since i was a little boy listening to my grandpas and dads old records.So if snoop dogg wants to try country let him its a free country.
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Lars Phelps says:
You folks need to get a grip. Country music has been singing about cheating, whoring, drugging, drinking and other reprehensible behavior for years. You don’t realize that country music has been hijacked by scumbags, years ago, that aren’t much different in terms of morality than rap groups (maybe a bit less violent is all).
I’ve stupidly done some of the above things, but I don’t glorify it. THE PEOPLE THAT DO THOSE THINGS AS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH. I realize that most people these days are like that, but they are no less trash. How about a movement to boycott all trashy country music songs so they’ll clean up their act. Porn stars will be up there next.
Remember that song “Strawberry Wine” by Dena Carter? Do you really want your daughters being influenced by that trash? Can we get some dignity back here?
I hope so, but it doesn’t look good.
Rillo Da Rillest One says:
Wow, A Rapper tries to step out of his element and pay tribute to a country great who inspired all walks of music and all the country world can do is hate? I would think you would take advantage of the situation and use this as a tool to lure other young listeners to your genre who would have otherwise just kept listening to rap. Hum, maybe counrty is just for sad cowboys, lets be real the last two artist to sell a million in one week were rappers, last country man to do that was Garth Brooks and you labeled him commercial. Wake up and let this expand the avenue’s of the country roads not close the door.
Rillo Da Rillest One says:
Oh yeah Carrie Underwood can take a Louisville Slugger to my headlights anyday.
Leticia says:
I THINK YOU ALL ARE JUST A BUCH OF HATERS AND NOT ALL RAPPERS AND HIP-HOP ARTIST ARE CRIMINALS I THINK IT JUST SHOWS THE LACK OF INTELLIGENCE OF THE COUNTRY HATERS. ANOTHER THING LET THE DOG DO WHAT HE WANTS I MEAN YOU HAVE BROOKS AND DUNN SINGING A SONG THAT SAYS GOD MUST BE BUSY. AND WHO DECIDES WHAT COUNTRY IS ANYWAY I SURE HOPE IT ISN’T THE VOTES FROM HATERS LIKE YOU…. WE LIVE IN THE U.S.A. AND SNOOP CAN DO PRETTY MUCH WHAT HE SETS OUT TO DO…ROCK ON SNOOP AND I HOPE HE COMES OUT WITH MORE COUNTRY SONGS JUST TO PISS SOME OF YOU ALL OFF. I REALLY ENJOY READING HATER COMMENTS….
chris says:
This shows how you people have nothing else better to do then hate on somebody that is trying something new. Country music is what YOU want it to be for yourself that doesn’t mean somebody else doesn’t think it’s country. Also, alot of you need to learn to spell…….
checho says:
what is the problem people reba’s song about sending a child out to be a prostitute is worse than this song! rock on snoop !
Lisa Marie says:
NO WAY!! I am sorry Snoop Dogg but this is not going to cut it for country music. I will have to say I have listen to some of your rap songs and you sure can rap but no country music man it is not going to sound good for ya!
And I dont think I agree with the lyrics to this song..
Country Music does not sing songs about those kinda lyrics!!
Snoopy stick with your rap!!!
sharr82 says:
I actually rather enjoy Snoop’s new video. Is it traditional country? Heck no, but he’s pushing the envelope,and as far as I’m concerned, more power to him. I’m sure this has already been mentioned (couldn’t sit here long enough to read every post), but Johnny Cash’s last video was a Nine Inch Nails song “Hurt”; plus, he did another, “Rusty Cage” by Soundgarden. Trent Reznor and Chris Cornell were honored that he was doing their music. A few years back Tim McGraw was asked to sing on one of Nelly’s songs, and I don’t remember all the fuss being made about that. Lighten up, my goodness.
Fran NJ says:
This is scary stuff. I mean it is only a song….. But to read some of the responses you would think we are talking about church music. I listen to some country and don’t like Rap music myself, but to say that this song is “awful” and not fit to be country because of the subject…is ridiculous and so hypocritical. Many country songs are about drinking and drugs and belittle women…they are just said to a melody. If all of the “true country” fans think about why you are so much better than everyone else, you are wrong. We live in the United States of America and this is Independence Day weekend….but reading some of these responses would make someone think they were in Nazi Germany…very very scary. It is a song people…and this is America. I’m sure that Snoop isn’t going to ruin Country music….
Pat James says:
Snoops not hating on country so why does anyone have to hate on Snoop. He his following his heart and making a statement that he is influenced by johnny Cash, more power to him. He is doing something that is breaking the rules and probably putting his own rep in the rap world at risk because he is following his gut feeling. Snoop is an outlaw, just like johnny. What does country music currently have to lose? Country is whatever you say it is.
How about when the grand ole opry freaked out when Elvis was singing his Country blues hybred called Rockabilly?
Curtis says:
I blame all this mess on CMT for coming up with the cross roads show, and Big and Rich for there so called music mafia. Introducing Cowboy Troy as country. He’s not its rap. Just because you call yourself cowboy and wear a cowboy hat don’t make you country. I have a big problem with where todays country music has gone. Rascall Flatts Pop, along with a lot of other new artists. I want to hear Snoop Dog sing i’ll tune into one of his stations that play R&B or rap. I don’t expect to see that on a country station. I don’t let my kids listen to it so now i guess they can’t watch CMT.
Xanthophyll J Carotene says:
First Def Leppard and Tim McGraw. Next Brad Paisley and Andy Griffin. Now Snoop Dog and Willie Nelson/Brad Paisley. None of these are country songs.
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Erik says:
I got a comment for “the general”. Who the heck call themselves that anyway..? Come on people if you are going to have a nickname at least have a good one.
If you think “rap [...] is just for people with no talent” you try and come up with something. Since it requires “no talent,” it should be a breeze for you. I personally don’t like rap, but it takes talent. Whether or not you like, it you have to recognize it cuz YOU can’t do it.
Xanthophyll J Carotene says:
And what is Brad Paisley doing in this video? I swear, I think he’d do Taco Bell commercials if they wanted him. His ‘gimmicks’ are getting old. Every song & video has to have a gimmick. George Costanza, Andy Griffith and now Snoop Dog.
I’ll take Dwight Yoakum & George Strait over any of these ‘new’ country artists anyday. (I’m looking at you Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney.)
sthrnbellrznhell says:
Some of you seem to miss the big picture, whenever a singer/musician sees a fall in their sales, they ASSUME, that country will give the a boost in publicty, and there is no such thing as “bad publicity”, but I don’t see Snoop as country, but “pat james” , I think Snoop is following the money not his heart, in his world of rap, he’s been around for a long time, and I’m sure he feels the same way about some of the new rap/r&b singers as we do about some of the new faces we see in country (Taylor Swift, who sounds like two cats fighting live, or all these guys with their hippie/punk hair, whatever that style is), And as for “Being America, Land of the Free”, what about the Dixie chics, that spoke their mind and all you country fans turned your back on them for having an opinion !! I don’t choose to listen to rap because thats my personel prefrence, but this world revolves around money unfortunately, and not our opinion of what should be played on CMT
sandra o says:
I simply think children should be able to listen to cmt without parents having to screen the songs first. There are some songs, (ticks, picking wild flowers) that say one thing and mean another. I don’t have a problem with snoop doggs song. I just don’t think it belongs on a country channel. That’s what mtv is for.
Rob says:
if you cant spell or if you have horrible grammar, please do not post blogs. Let the man sing.
Mike says:
Snoop isn’t country. No question. It’s great that he’s inspired by some of the great country artists but why does he have to be country now? Bon Jovi is rock, Snoop is a rapper….just because I (as a country fan) like a Led Zeppelin song doesnt instantly make them a country band!!!!
Stephen Roberts says:
Hello friends,
I must admit that I expected something different from this song when it was announced at the awards. I thought he was going to go a bit more out of his element and make a country song, not just rap to a country instrumental. Now with that said, Snoop Dogg is an icon in the music world and has earned the right to call himself the best in his genre. He may well just be a fan of country music and wanted to cross his two loves as to make one great track. I will not say that this is going to be on any top lists as far as country, but it’s certainly a great show of expression. I can’t speak for the man in black, but if nothing else he himself seemed like a man who expressed himself…and didn’t give a shit if you didn’t like it.
LUCILLE JOHNSON says:
YEE HAW! GO SNOOP! I AM A BIG FAN OF COUNTRY MUSIC N I THINK THAT’S IT IS WONDER4 THAT PEOPLE OF COLOR R FINDING WAYS 2 COLLABORATE N THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.I KNOW HE DOES SOUND A BIT LIKE MORE RAP, BUT GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE.MOSTOF U CAN LISTEN 2 COUNTRY, BUT CAN’T EVEN SING.GO SNOOP N I HOPE U MAKE MORE.BY THE WAY….CAN WE GO OUT SOMETIMES?GOD BLESS U 4 STANDING UP 4 SOME1 U ADMIRE!
Dannie says:
How one sided to pass judgement on one man’s country inspired song? I’m sorry but I don’t hear the rap community commenting on “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” because to me that sounded like rap to me. I like all music and some people can inspire other sounds, Johnny Cash just happened to inspired Snoop Dogg’s sound for ONE SONG! Not a whole album. So if you don’t like you don’t have to listen to it. Personally I like it, as a fan of all music blending sounds is a beautiful thing. Not to mention its refreshing to hear him make a song with out profanity.
autoprt says:
there’s a funny thing that a similar thing was said about Chuck Berry and he was one of the main figures who began rock and roll by fusing the different types of music. who knows Snoop may be onto something new the kids may latch onto. but if one is predjudiced by preconceptions they’ll miss it.
Southern Man says:
There are real similarities between Country and Rap so it’s not surprising that Snoop Dogg would make this crossover. Just look at performers like Kid Rock. It’s been reported that the great steel guitarist, Don Helms, played with Snoop, and that Snoop is close friends with Willie Nelson. So let them put some twang in hip hop.
RascalFlattsBlow says:
Snoop Dogg thinks Cash is the MAN. So do I. We all have our own interpetation of who Cash was and what he was about. Its unfair to say JC would “turn over in his grave” that Snoop dedicated this song him. Honestly I think he would have disagreed with the message but respected Snoop for stepping outside his confort zone and following his heart. Snoop’s NOT going country!! He’s just honoring Cash and country music in general. I’d rather listen to snoop sing country than RASCAL FLATTS
RascalFlattsBlow says:
I must say this whole idea of country music being “wholesome” and “clean” is complete nonsense. While its generally not as vulgar as other genres, country music glamourizes : adultery, drunkeness, violence and fornication among other ungodly acts. So if your gonna say that country music is about God and family values i’d suggest you actually read that bible before you thump it at other genres and their fans.
Who’s to say whats “real country”. I hate Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and alot of the cookie cutter acts out there today. I listen to Cash, Waylon, Merle and a few newer artist like Gary Allan , Little Big Town and others. Why, because its “real country” ??? No because I personally like their music . Thats whats its about, we all as indiviuals like who we like and hate who we hate. My point is why get bent outta shape because someone you dont like is making music and calling it country. Dont buy their music and dont listen to it. There’s plenty of great music out there for everyones taste
tannasmomma says:
first let me say that everyone is entitled to thier own opinion, but i will seriously boycot CMT, seriously have the channel blocked from being able to be watched in my home if they think for one second that i will aceept with open arms this whole snoop dogg thing, really what did he do get high and think wow i should do a country song, i think so many people are turning to country when thier careers in other genres are failing, i will not rescue his falling career.
I can not believe that he was even allowed on CMT. I think we someone somewhere should start a petition about this. Snoop Dogg is not nor never will be COUNTRY!!!
Texas Man says:
Hey I just want to congradulate Snoop Dog on his new endeavour into country music. Back in the day country music was not considered “respectable” music, heck even rock and roll was considered more respectable (how many big rock and gangsta rap acts went out of their way to perform in prisons). Mostly this was because country music that was not big band inspired drew heavily from blues and was about living life as the bottom man on the totem pole. Country has many roots; some blues, some gospel, some big band influence, and some rock in roll. I think what makes country music more appealing now than before is that country music is not about fitting into a label or appealing to a stereotype. Its about singing what you feel. Rap used to portray the urban experience but its honesty got lost in its own bling. While rock became the same big money marketing institution it used to rail against. I hope artists like Snoop Dog, Whitey Ford, Chris Rock, and Darius Rucker keep on contributing to the country music tradition by honestly expressing their experiences through their music.
spaz says:
i read a thing about wat snoop was saying he sed country singer are just like rapper’s both get drunk have sex AND DO DRUGS and i believe this is true to some country singers not all of them
musiclover says:
In my humble opinion, when I turn on my country music station I would like to here good country music, when I turn on a pop station I would like to hear pop music and so on an so forth. Unfortunatly when I turn on my country station all I hear is pop music by Taylor swift, and many other so called country musicians. So, do I want to hear pop when I turn on the radio? Depends on the station i want to listen to. what happened to being able to listen to true country music when I want to listen to it, guess i will have to get a sattelite radio.