whocares wrote:it's not about how loved Journey is in the south or the world over, it's about the fact that they weren't recognized by so called legit awards shows, in the pop/rock category until TBF came out, even though they were super popular and had high charting hits. But now, because they are with a country act, they are nominated for country awards.
With exception of Lori Morgan doing Faithfully, or Colin Raye doing Open Arms, and I don't know how many other country artists have redone Journey and charted, how often is JOURNEY played on Country stations in the south or otherwise? They aren't a country band.
People here listen to both Classic Rock and Country. I have folks who constantly see my Journey shirt and talk about how cool they are to me. Trust me unless someone listens exclusively to Country music, they are well known here.
I can see why more don't attempt Journey songs...difficulty would be part of it, or if they could do the songs any justice.
People here don't care so much for awards shows...like me they see them as kind of lame. I like what I like and most people that I know here feel the same. I think the Country fans will remember and embrace their music. Seemed like the crowd that night was loving it a great deal...even if according to some their show was not up to par.
I say more power to them, regardless of what award show they are nominated for.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 5:25 pm
