New Video Choices From CMT Roundtable
New videos from Billy Ray Cyrus, Cory Morrow, and Gary Allan went under the microscope at the latest CMT Music and Talent department’s weekly video meeting. The videos enjoyed varying degrees of success from the committee members.
The videos:
Artist: Billy Ray Cyrus
Video: “Real Gone”
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Comments: Billy Ray’s newest is a blistering, feel-good remake of the Sheryl Crow song with plenty of drag racing, beautiful babes and lots of action. A summing-up of viewers’ opinions: “I like it,” was an early comment. “It’s the kind of song Billy Ray was born to do,” someone else said. “It’s fast and he looks good.” “But I wondered about his highlights,” another commenter said. “I like cars,” one viewer said, “and you also can’t go wrong with Kenny Greenberg on lead guitar.”
Consensus: It works, especially for the summer. It’s a Heavy. Add it.
Artist: Cory Morrow
Video: “He Carries Me”
Director: Jim Shea
Comments: Texan Cory Morrow has a devoted following, and his latest seems determined to continue that. It’s a rural tableau set in the sort of bleak landscape that many Texas troubadours celebrate. In this case, the song has a quasi-spiritual tinge to it. Opinions began with several variations on “I like the song.” The overall look of the video draws a very mixed response: “I like the mood,” “Too many full head shots of Cory,” “What’s with the dead-pan shots of people just looking at the camera?”
Consensus: We like Cory Morrow and we like the song. We are not sure about the video.
Artist: Gary Allan
Video: “Learning How to Bend”
Director: Stephen Shepherd
Comments: Gary Allan’s latest is a somewhat grim-looking black-and-white tale of a man and a woman and their encounter, seemingly without a resolution. “You know immediately it’s Gary Allan,” said the first panelist. “He’s got that distinctive sound.” Some else wondered aloud whether the video “just sort of washes over you. It does not feel like a Heavy.” “But the song’s got a great groove,” a defender said. “We should definitely add it,” was another remark. “He’s in good voice and it’s a distinct voice.” Someone else observed that the Victoria’s Secret model certainly added something.
Consensus: Mixed. But we like Gary Allan, so let’s try this video in Medium rotation.
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trina says:
Gary Allans always grim, so no big news there. Billy Cyrus is stealing fame from his daughter and now songs from Sheryl Crow. He needs to get some originality.
OutlawSteph says:
In your NS column.. Country - Buck.
You forgot Buck. How can you forget Buck? ;)
-Stephanie
Bethany says:
I liked it.
Sandy says:
I think he did absolutely great and I love the video!
Jszoo says:
Love Gary’s new video–I think they totally captured that song!
ebentson says:
i am with you Jszoo! Gary Allan isn’t always grim! If you have watched his career, you would know. The man has a heart and he shows it, nothing wrong with having emotion!
Adam says:
Its not grim…the ssong is about meeting your partner halway in the relationship…hence learning how to bend. You want grim? I have a family reuninon next week. Thats grim.
Dee says:
I saw the Billy Ray video REAL GONE on AOL, and I am sooooooo glad that CMT will add this fantastic, rocking video. Look out radio, this is a hit! Way to go, Billy Ray!!!!!!!
marymary770 says:
Thanks for adding BR to the lineup of new videos. Can’t wait to see it in heavy rotation! Way to go BR! It’s about time he gets the recognition he deserves! :)
Country Music Fan says:
Billy Ray is at his best when he can sing a rockin’ song and I love “Real Gone”. Looks like he had fun making the video and I look forward to hearing this song on radio and seeing the video on CMT…A LOT!!
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Shirley says:
Glad to see that CMT is adding the Billy Ray Video “Real Gone” Its a rocking song and sure to be a great hit. I am a racing fan so this is very special for me.
Heather says:
The Real Gone video is great! I can’t wait to watch it on TV.
RussD says:
BR’s new video is great! I hope CMT starts showing it on TV soon.
Crystal says:
Gary allens new video is wonderful. He has a heart and a soul and a lot of videos and songs are missing that. I would like to see it played more or even at all. I have yet to see it on tv only on the website. I don’t think he gets the credit he should.
robbie davis says:
I MUST BE THE ONLY ONE THAT LOOKS AT BILLY RAY CYRUS AS A NO-TALENT LEACH. If I were Miley Cyrus I would order a DNA test,that is if she can get that leach off of her back long enough.
katie jones says:
billy ray is hosting Nashville Star this monday on nbc. i think its at 9
Doris Stone says:
Gary Allan is not grim or gloomy. he shows emotions and sings like no other artist can watching this video is a gift.
Katie says:
brc is going to host NBCs Nashville Star!!! season 6 begins tomorrow at 9!!
BILLY FAN MILEY HATER says:
You rock and sing awesome but i donmt like you know who bye