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Chocoholic · 11-06-2007, 04:43 PM

Which country singers do you wish you could hear more of? Which country singers do you wish would just disappear or make the jump into a different genre?

Most underrated, IMHO: Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Rodney Atkins, Jake Owen, Emerson Drive (They are so talented and deserve as much attention as Kenny, Brad, George, Carrie, and Toby.)

Most overrated, IMHO: Faith Hill (Her style is more cheesy pop than country to me.), Shania Twain (Ugh!), and Keith Urban (He's OK. I just think he's more rock than country.)

Nighthawk76 · 11-06-2007, 10:56 PM

I don't think that Martina McBride gets the respect that she so deserves. That lady has such an amazing voice. On the other hand, I wish I could go the rest of my life without hearing Toby Keith again.

Ireneparalegal · 11-06-2007, 10:57 PM

Over-rated: Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain

Zoneboy · 11-06-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

I don't think that Martina McBride gets the respect that she so deserves. That lady has such an amazing voice. On the other hand, I wish I could go the rest of my life without hearing Toby Keith again.

I agree with you about Martina but not about Toby. If I could go the rest of my life without hearing one singer it would be Kenny Chesney.

*ClassicPinUp* · 11-06-2007, 11:08 PM

Overrated; Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.. okay we get that you're in love. Although I do love his newer song I'M ALREADY HOME. Beautifully written. Carrie Underwood; I like some of her songs but the 24/7 playing of that 'before he cheats' song is making me get really tired of her voice.

catlover79 · 11-06-2007, 11:29 PM

I agree about Mike and Charles about Martina - I got to see her in concert this past summer and she was awesome. Gary Morris was another country singer completely overlooked and had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.

Overrated - Tim & Faith, for sure!!

Zoneboy · 11-06-2007, 11:46 PM

Overrated:

Cowboy Troy (Biggest joke in country music history)
Kenny Chesney
Trace Adkins
Josh Turner
Rascal Flatts
Brooks & Dunn
Lonestar
Shania Twain
Faith Hill
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Rimes
Brad Paisley
Dierks Bentley
Big & Rich
Garth Brooks
Trisha Yearwood
Kellie Pickler
Dixie Chicks
Montgomery Gentry

Underrated:

Jessica Andrews
Mandy Barnett
Miranda Lambert
Gary Allan
Eric Church
Shooter Jennings
Buddy Jewell
Jo Dee Messina
Joe Nichols
Lee Ann Womack
Alison Krauss and Union Station

Dean Winchester · 11-06-2007, 11:55 PM

I think people can be harsh on the likes of Shania and Faith for the wrong reasons. A major reason why they have fans who aren't your typical country fans is because they aren't typical country. Pop fans can listen to Shania and not feel like they're being forcefed country music.

JoPol_wannabe · 11-07-2007, 01:41 AM

The artists I think that are overrated are:
Big and Rich- Even thought I like there song at this moment but other then that I can't stand them.
Kenny Cheseny- I know allot of people think he is hot but allot of his songs sound the same
Cowboy Troy- Now come on there is no such thing as Country Rap, I mean Rap isn't even close to sounding country,I mean that isn't what country music is
Rascal Flatts - I liked them allot at first but there just becoming annoying I mean they play there songs all the time on the radio and I'm getting tired of it
Kelli Pickler- I couldn't stand her on American Idol and I can't stand her now she needs to go away (sorry if you do like her)
Brooks & Dunn- I like them but how many times can you win the Duo of the year award I mean they should just start calling it the Brooks & Dunn award
Dolly Parton- I know she is a classic singer and alot of today's country artists were big fans of her's but I just can't stand her and her soldiers as she called them on Oprah (If you get what I am saying)

Underrated Artists
Alison Krauss - In my opinion she has the best singing voice of anyone I have heard and she is always on tune but she just doesn't get recognized or awarded for it like she should. I mean I like ever single song she has ever made. I saw her in concert a year ago and she was fantastic, it wasn't a big blowen out concert like for example Garth Brooks who always get's really crazy during his concerts but it was a very well done concert I mean for not going crazy I really enjoyed it.
Jerry Douglas- He is a fantastic Dobro player but those artists don't get recognized like they should
The Wreckers- I loved every song on there CD. I think Michelle Branch is a better country singer then pop singer in my opinion
Little Big Town- I just love how well they can harmonize. I saw them in concert a year ago and they sang great they even did a Fleetwood Mac song Go your own way and they did a wonderful job with that song. I saw last year they did the show crossroads with Lindsey Buckingham and they were great with Lindsey as the lead and them as the back ground harmonizers it was awesome I wish I would of taped it.

HuntingtonM15 · 11-07-2007, 01:51 PM

I agree with Martina, though it's sad that at times she actually has to be looked at as underrated. She so deserves to win Female Vocalist of the Year tonight on the CMA's, but I'm sure it will go to Carrie.

mrs.gingerhinkley · 11-09-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Over-rated: Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain

^^^^ AMEN TO THAT!!!!

also, to add to my list:
Kenny Chesney
Keith Urban
Rascal Flatts

howierules86 · 02-09-2024, 05:12 PM

Overrated: Taylor Swift & any "bro country" singer

JO Sweet Heart · 02-09-2024, 07:50 PM

Underappreciated-Sawyer Brown

God bless you and each member of the band always!!!

Holly

P.S. I miss the following who are no longer here: Steve Sanders of the Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Joe Royal, Hal Ketchum, Joe Diffie, and I can't believe that I am having to say this name in such a way now, but I miss Toby Keith too.

Edward216 · 02-19-2024, 02:05 AM

Totally overrated: Hank Williams Jr.!

Underrated: Aaron Tippin

Ed.

JO Sweet Heart · 02-19-2024, 02:28 AM

^^^ I second Aaron Tippin. I've seen him in concert three times, and he is good.

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

11-06-2007, 10:57 PM	#3
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11-06-2007, 11:08 PM	#5
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11-06-2007, 11:29 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I agree about Mike and Charles about Martina - I got to see her in concert this past summer and she was awesome. Gary Morris was another country singer completely overlooked and had one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard. Overrated - Tim & Faith, for sure!!
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JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,888	Underappreciated-Sawyer Brown God bless you and each member of the band always!!! Holly P.S. I miss the following who are no longer here: Steve Sanders of the Oak Ridge Boys, Billy Joe Royal, Hal Ketchum, Joe Diffie, and I can't believe that I am having to say this name in such a way now, but I miss Toby Keith too.
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11-06-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Most underrated/overrated country singers? Which country singers do you wish you could hear more of? Which country singers do you wish would just disappear or make the jump into a different genre? Most underrated, IMHO: Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Rodney Atkins, Jake Owen, Emerson Drive (They are so talented and deserve as much attention as Kenny, Brad, George, Carrie, and Toby.) Most overrated, IMHO: Faith Hill (Her style is more cheesy pop than country to me.), Shania Twain (Ugh!), and Keith Urban (He's OK. I just think he's more rock than country.)

11-06-2007, 10:56 PM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I don't think that Martina McBride gets the respect that she so deserves. That lady has such an amazing voice. On the other hand, I wish I could go the rest of my life without hearing Toby Keith again.

11-06-2007, 11:46 PM	#7
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,446	Overrated: Cowboy Troy (Biggest joke in country music history) Kenny Chesney Trace Adkins Josh Turner Rascal Flatts Brooks & Dunn Lonestar Shania Twain Faith Hill Carrie Underwood Lee Ann Rimes Brad Paisley Dierks Bentley Big & Rich Garth Brooks Trisha Yearwood Kellie Pickler Dixie Chicks Montgomery Gentry Underrated: Jessica Andrews Mandy Barnett Miranda Lambert Gary Allan Eric Church Shooter Jennings Buddy Jewell Jo Dee Messina Joe Nichols Lee Ann Womack Alison Krauss and Union Station

11-06-2007, 11:55 PM	#8
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think people can be harsh on the likes of Shania and Faith for the wrong reasons. A major reason why they have fans who aren't your typical country fans is because they aren't typical country. Pop fans can listen to Shania and not feel like they're being forcefed country music.

11-07-2007, 01:41 AM	#9
JoPol_wannabe Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,036	The artists I think that are overrated are: Big and Rich- Even thought I like there song at this moment but other then that I can't stand them. Kenny Cheseny- I know allot of people think he is hot but allot of his songs sound the same Cowboy Troy- Now come on there is no such thing as Country Rap, I mean Rap isn't even close to sounding country,I mean that isn't what country music is Rascal Flatts - I liked them allot at first but there just becoming annoying I mean they play there songs all the time on the radio and I'm getting tired of it Kelli Pickler- I couldn't stand her on American Idol and I can't stand her now she needs to go away (sorry if you do like her) Brooks & Dunn- I like them but how many times can you win the Duo of the year award I mean they should just start calling it the Brooks & Dunn award Dolly Parton- I know she is a classic singer and alot of today's country artists were big fans of her's but I just can't stand her and her soldiers as she called them on Oprah (If you get what I am saying) Underrated Artists Alison Krauss - In my opinion she has the best singing voice of anyone I have heard and she is always on tune but she just doesn't get recognized or awarded for it like she should. I mean I like ever single song she has ever made. I saw her in concert a year ago and she was fantastic, it wasn't a big blowen out concert like for example Garth Brooks who always get's really crazy during his concerts but it was a very well done concert I mean for not going crazy I really enjoyed it. Jerry Douglas- He is a fantastic Dobro player but those artists don't get recognized like they should The Wreckers- I loved every song on there CD. I think Michelle Branch is a better country singer then pop singer in my opinion Little Big Town- I just love how well they can harmonize. I saw them in concert a year ago and they sang great they even did a Fleetwood Mac song Go your own way and they did a wonderful job with that song. I saw last year they did the show crossroads with Lindsey Buckingham and they were great with Lindsey as the lead and them as the back ground harmonizers it was awesome I wish I would of taped it.

11-07-2007, 01:51 PM	#10
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I agree with Martina, though it's sad that at times she actually has to be looked at as underrated. She so deserves to win Female Vocalist of the Year tonight on the CMA's, but I'm sure it will go to Carrie.

02-19-2024, 02:05 AM	#14
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	Totally overrated: Hank Williams Jr.! Underrated: Aaron Tippin Ed.

02-19-2024, 02:28 AM	#15
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,888	^^^ I second Aaron Tippin. I've seen him in concert three times, and he is good. God bless you and him always!!! Holly