Would Trace Adkins Really Marry for Money?
Music snobs everywhere will hate me for this. But I have to admit, I am a sucker for novelty songs. They may not have the poetry of a country ballad or the heartfelt story of a love-gone-wrong tale, but they have something. And today, I have a new favorite: Trace Adkins' "Marry for Money," from his new album, X (Ten). The image of all 6'6" of Adkins as a pathetic little gold digger is funny enough. But then you throw his baritone vocals onto the hook about "I don't really care if she loves me/She can even be ugly/I'm gonna marry for money," and you've got yourself a novelty song that's as memorable as it is laughable.
Adkins didn't write the song (Dave Turnbull and Jimmy Melton did), so I'm pretty sure he doesn't truly want to marry for money. He already has a lovely wife, anyway. But there may have been some truth to the song back when he was working on an oil rig before his country music days. He may've fantasized about finding himself a sugar mamma with a whole lot of zeros and commas. That, to me, is what makes these kinds of songs so damn fun. There is a bit of truth in them all: Brad Paisley's "Online" is funny because there are so many guys who are able to create false identities thanks to the anonymity of the Internet. Faith Hill's "Dearly Beloved" rings true because there are a lot (half of them, to be exact) of married couples who stay together forever -- until they find somebody new. And Joe Nichols' "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" makes me laugh because everyone has a friend who starts the night with a little Patron and ends it with a lot of shame.
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hotelmotel says:
When done well, novelty songs can be very good.
boogies3inok says:
I love all these songs. Sometimes, you have to have an easy, simple song to lighten the mood. Trace’s “Marry for Money” is one of my favorite ‘fun’ songs off the album, although, there’s not one song on there that I skip over.
Novelty songs have their place right along with serious ballads.
Gladys says:
Shoot money is definately going to play a role in choosing the person I marry, but I am a true romantic. Love concurs all.
Jessica Mcgrew says:
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CJ says:
I like Trace whatever he sings. “Marry For Money” is a fun song. It is good for people to lighten up once in a while.
rockerbillie says:
This is a terrific X for Trace. WTG big dude. Really like “can’t outrun you” and “Hillbilly Rich”. “marry for money” is funny too.
anne says:
OH MY ! I laughed so loud at work after hearing this song. I played it for the people in my office and now all day we go past each other saying, I am going to marry for money. Trace, your X CD is great. It is Better than I thought it be…… a number one hit as I see it.
dixiechick563 says:
I THINK NOVELTY SONS ARE GREAT BUT TRACE DOES EVERTHING GREAT I HAVE NOT HEARD MARRY FOR THE MONEY THATS FUNNY CAUSE I AM SUPOSE TO BE MARRING SOON AND IT.S NOT FOR THE MONEY BELIVE ME THE NOVELTY SONG BY REHAB THE BAR SONG IS MORE OF OUR SONG WE MEET IN A BAR AND THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS WE WHERE FUSSING I DRIVE HIS MOTHERS LICON TOWN CAR SO I SANG I CRASHED YOUR MOTHERS CAR AND STEPED AWAY
Linda says:
I have loved “Marry for Money” ever since I played the cd for the first time. Everyone who gets into my car has to listen to it. Another great song Trace.
Michelle says:
Happy Birthday Trace!I am truely your biggest fan ever have been from day one! Great job on the new album , I got it as soon as it came out. Be Well and Stay Safe. To you and your family: Love As Always, Michelle
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COUNTRYISCOOL says:
I love Marry for Money - it’s a fun song!
It’s moving up the country charts!
I am a proud Trace fan club member - he is anxious to
do the video for Marry for Money.
I can’t wait to see this one!