LYRiCS.

How many times have we posted a facebook status with lyrics, reflecting our mood that day? Or popped in a certain CD that shaped the kind of day we'd have? Everyday ritual for me! Lyrics seem to be the reason we like certain types of music. Not only do they lyrics put us in moods, they encourage us to think deeply about the song's meaning.
Country music's most evident "mood" is that of summertime. The lyrics to most country songs cause easy-going feelings, similar to the feeling of sitting on the beach baking in the warm sun! My personal favorite summertime song is "Summertime", written by the beach king himself, Kenny Chesney.



Woo! I'm completely jacked for SUMMERTIME!! :) Kenny and his beautiful lyrics.. "it's a smile. it's a kiss. it's a sip of wine. sweeet summertime." Is it the fact that he emphasizes the little things that make summer great? Or the beachy melody? Which one gives us the "summer feel"?

MEGA TICKET NEWS !

MEGA TICKET CONCERTS 2010:
--Brad Paisley
--Tim Mcgraw
--Toby Keith
--Sugarland
--Rascal Flatts
--Brooks & Dunn; TBA? due to their recent separation?

Ahh the Mega Ticket. Reason number one for this country music fad. How many have been to at least one Verizon Wireless country concert in the summer? Which ones? I was there! Even if the artist performing isn't my favorite, I still get so into it. Whether it be dressing up in cute SUMMER clothes, hanging with friends, or listening to "beachy" music, it's all fun. Not to mention half the audience knows my name. It's like one big redneck rockin' "summer night".

ACM Awards! :)

Hey readers! Anyone watch the ACM Awards on Sunday night? Hosted by Reba McIntire, the show was witty, charming, and quite musically enhanced. With performances by Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney, the night dazzled with the world's biggest rock-I mean country-stars.

Speaking of dazzling, Carrie Underwood showed off her star quality at the ACMA's. Winning Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row surprised Carrie to tears..again! But I can't say it surprised me, or the rest of the viewers. This All-American idol winner should be making many more appearances in the winning circle. :) :)

Country music, with it's simple loving tone, seems to find a special place in our hearts on certain occasions, even if we aren't the biggest country fans. A popular affair in which country music pops up is summertime. Especially in good 'ole Naptown. We are stereotyped by other states as rednecks, complete with a NASCAR banner hanging on the front porch. Another thing us Hoosiers show pride in is them Verizon Wireless Music Center. The mega ticket causes a huge craze for Hoosier teens. Whether it be the easily accessed "juice" or incredibly good-looking country stars, summertime and country concerts definitely mix well.