Where do your country music roots begin? [Archive]

uscpsycho

04-30-2008, 04:47 PM

Born in Phoenix but lived in LA since I was two years old so I consider myself a native.

I was one of those "anything but country" people until about four years ago. One night, a few days before Christmas I heard Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying, I think I had the old Star 98.7 on for some reason. I loved the song and HAD to hear it again. I listened to Star for a few days and never heard it again.

So I caved in. I figured the only way I'd hear the song again was on KZLA. So I FORCED myself to listen to crappy country music long enough to hear that song again. And wouldn't you know, by the time I heard LLYWD I fell in love with country music. I guess I never gave it a fair chance before.

Now I won't listen to anything EXCEPT country music! All my friends think I've gone off the deep end. They call me a redneck, but I like to consider myself a Cardinalneck. I guess I finally came out of the hick closet. Funny thing is I had no idea how many of my friends like country music too, but nobody will admit it unless you do frist. LOL

I'm going to Nashville for CMA Fest in June for the second year in a row. Anyone else going?

IheartMillerLite

04-30-2008, 04:54 PM

Born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up my Aunt would listen to nothing but country so I got stuck on George Strait. That was the ONLY country I would listen too. Like uscpsycho I was one of those "anything but country" people. Around 4 years ago my boyfriend at the time was a huge country fan and that's all we would listen to in the car. I started to like a few songs here and there. Then my roommate got me listening to it more and more and yes, now I'm a fan. I've been totally converted and enjoying every minute of it. =)

SassyVal

04-30-2008, 04:58 PM

I was born here in Orange Country California..
I was first exposed to country thanks to my momma... she listened to Barbara Mandrell all the time.. I remember "sleeping single in a double bed" the most...

sunkisses

04-30-2008, 04:59 PM

GeorgeStraitfan1

04-30-2008, 05:24 PM

Born and bred in S.D. My mother listens to country music and i grew up on it. Loved it from the second i understood it and still love it to this day!

KittyLeigh

04-30-2008, 05:45 PM

I helped convert IHML to a country fan!!! WOOOOOHOOOO!

Born and raised in So Cal - my dad listened to country when I was little (Alabama was one of my first concerts when I was around 9), Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, John Denver, John Anderson (I think that's his name - why am I thinking of a song called "Chicken Truck?" haha was that him?)

Anyway - was one of those "anything but country" girls from when I became a teenager (New Kids on the Block - haha) until around 6 years ago when I started taking line dancing classes. Discovered it wasn't so bad - now listen to MOSTLY country!

USC - you better be bringing that hat this weekend and having a photo op with IHML and I!!!! :)

GeorgeStraitfan1

04-30-2008, 06:07 PM

Born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up my Aunt would listen to nothing but country so I got stuck on George Strait.

Of course you did. Who doesnt get stuck on the KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC?? lol

tgcali

04-30-2008, 07:38 PM

I was born in Iowa and later moved to Colorado. I grew up to Waylon, Willie and the Boys....which I hated. My Dad would drop my brother and I off at high school in his Ford truck and when we'd open the door, he would jam "Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys"! I was mortified. My friends would laugh and my Dad's truck was nicknamed "The Willie and Waylon mobile". I started listening to it on my own as I lived in a small town and that was all we got. The first time I heard Kenny Chesney sing....I was hooked. I love pretty much all of the country artists, past and present. Something about country music touches my heart and I hear parts of my lifes experiences in every song. I truly love it! It really speaks to me.

Can I just say ditto?

Born in Iowa, later lived in Colorado, came to San Diego when I was eight. Spent 5 years in my twenties in Phoenix. Came back home to San Diego and haven't left since. Parents listened to Country, older brother listened to Deep Purple, Journey, Cheap Trick, The Who, etc., so I grew up with all of it and it shows because I listen to all of it. First and foremost a Country fan but I do need a Metallica fix now and again.:p

TheMommie

04-30-2008, 07:49 PM

Born and raised in Los Angeles. Moved to the burbs once the kids came.

Always loved all kinds of music. But Lonestars Amazed, pushed me over the edge.

Hey Sun and Tg, where in Iowa, my husband is from Dubuque.

He says I'm the only hispanic Redneck Woman he knows.....

sunkisses

04-30-2008, 08:00 PM

Hehe, Mommie. I grew up in a teeny town called Seymour, Iowa which is due south of Des Moines. Mid west people love country music and are simply the kindest, nicest people in the world! I am sure he'll agree with that!

tgcali

04-30-2008, 10:23 PM

I was born in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County!:D

sunkisses

04-30-2008, 10:40 PM

tg...we have SO much in common!

sunkisses

04-30-2008, 10:42 PM

How young is everyone here? I will begin by saying I am proudly 40. I love this age. Feel better and look better than I did in my 20's :D

uscpsycho

04-30-2008, 10:43 PM

USC - you better be bringing that hat this weekend and having a photo op with IHML and I!!!! :)

You better believe I'll be bringing that hat! And would be honored to have you lovely ladies grace a photograph with me ;)

How do we find each other? Is there some stagecoach meeting place for the forum folks or just hope to find each other or xchg contact info? http://i.slickdeals.net/images/smilies2/dontknow.gif

sunkisses

04-30-2008, 10:44 PM

Well I'm going to be brave and put my cell number out there. 909-763-1288 and my real name is Tracie :) Please call me so we can all get together! This only happens once a year.....let's start a tradition!

Lizzy

04-30-2008, 11:17 PM

Born in Palm Springs, raised in the Coachella Valley. I have been listening to country my whole life, singing along to George Jones, Hank Williams and many more. Went through a phase where I listened to everything but country, but couldn't stay away for long. Now it is rare that I listen to anything else.

Lewis

05-01-2008, 01:28 AM

Texas here. My roots started into country was hearing either Tish Hinojosa or Kathy Mattea. May have been around the same time. Still 18 Wheels is my all time favorite song.

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 07:31 AM

Of course you did. Who doesnt get stuck on the KING OF COUNTRY MUSIC?? lol

Yup, he's amazing!! I've seen him the last 2 years in Vegas....such a great show!

DISNEYCHIC2

05-01-2008, 07:47 AM

6th Generation Native Californian... Extremely Eccletic when it come to music...I have always loved all music.. Mostly... The only thing I can't stand is New talking rap music.. They just can't do it like the 80's... And Country Music has just gotten better. Patsy Cline is who I started with... Even though I am not that old..

carslikes2party

05-01-2008, 08:06 AM

Born and raised in Los Angeles. Growing up I couldn't stand country music because mainly my parents listened to it and thought it was everything but cool. During one afternoon in 1994 my best friend and I were playing in her garage when "Don't take the girl" came on by Tim McGraw and fell in love with country music ever since.

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 08:24 AM

It looks like Tim has turned 2 of you! Nice job McGraw!!

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Yup, he's amazing!! I've seen him the last 2 years in Vegas....such a great show!

George Strait....Vegas.... what more could you ask for???? That show is amazing!!

I started listening when I was just out of High school and I Heart Coors Light!!!:D

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:05 PM

we all heart coors light

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 01:09 PM

George Strait....Vegas.... what more could you ask for???? That show is amazing!!

I started listening when I was just out of High school and I Heart Coors Light!!!:D

Yup, it was the perfect weekend!

I heart Coors Lite and Bud Lite too but I'm a Miller Lite fan most of all. :D

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 01:11 PM

we all heart coors light

I heart it so much that I purchased 9-30 packs last night at Walmart:D WOOOOHOOOO Who wants to stop by my trailer!?!?!? Seriously.

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:13 PM

Holy crap, son....I want to find you !

uscpsycho

05-01-2008, 01:15 PM

I heart it so much that I purchased 9-30 packs last night at Walmart:D WOOOOHOOOO Who wants to stop by my trailer!?!?!? Seriously.
LOL

You are my idol!

I'd love help you put a few of those down but I don't think non-campers are allowed into the campground area without buying a $50 wristband :(

KittyLeigh

05-01-2008, 01:16 PM

I heart it so much that I purchased 9-30 packs last night at Walmart:D WOOOOHOOOO Who wants to stop by my trailer!?!?!? Seriously.

I do I do I do!!

Lovin' the screen name - I keep singing the song in my head....

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 01:20 PM

Holy crap, son....I want to find you !

Come Monday morning I am going to be worthless!! All that beer and there is only 4 guys.....

We are going to be in El Dorado 2 somewhere??? We are definitely the first ones up and the last ones to bed. If you want to PM me I can give more info.

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:21 PM

Sigh....wish I had the camping wristband!!

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Again...my name is Tracie...add my cell number so we can all hook up. 909-763-1288. Text away.

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:23 PM

Ok...someone talk me into buying the camping wristband..

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 01:29 PM

This is me talking you into buying the camping wristband. =)

KittyLeigh

05-01-2008, 01:30 PM

Me too!

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:30 PM

Wooohooo, consider it done. Do I have to buy it when I get there? Can I buy it on ticketmaster and pick it up at will call?

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 01:31 PM

Yeah, I think you can buy it now and pick it up when you get there. You are easy to talk into things. hahahah

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:33 PM

So I've been told :D

uscpsycho

05-01-2008, 01:33 PM

You are easy to talk into things. hahahah
You say that like it's a bad thing http://i.slickdeals.net/images/smilies2/evil.gif

I'm still on the fence about the whole wristband thing. Can I buy one there?

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:36 PM

Ticketmaster has no available tickets, hope I can buy one there.

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:37 PM

USC...you and I both may be buying them there. :D

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 01:50 PM

I tried purchasing camping via ticketmaster and directly through this site. They say that none are available at this time. We will have to buy them onsite when we get there if there are any left.

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 02:03 PM

You tried! I hope that you can buy one there!

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 02:07 PM

I am determined to do so....hope they aren't sold out!!!

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 02:44 PM

Is it quitting time yet??? I sware this day is just absolutely dragging by!!!!!!

sunkisses

05-01-2008, 02:48 PM

Tell me about it.....

tgcali

05-01-2008, 02:49 PM

Is it quitting time yet??? I sware this day is just absolutely dragging by!!!!!!

I have 50 minutes until I can leave. If I get caught on here, I am in so much trouble, be back after I get home.

Poof!

KittyLeigh

05-01-2008, 03:24 PM

Is it quitting time yet??? I sware this day is just absolutely dragging by!!!!!!

Yes it is.....dragggggging - not quittin' time - YET! BOOOOO! Gettin' closer tho!!!

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Yes it is.....dragggggging - not quittin' time - YET! BOOOOO! Gettin' closer tho!!!

I quit a long time ago!!!:) Officially quitting at 5 tho!

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 03:49 PM

I've been here since 8 and I don't get to leave until 7. This blows!!! See you tomorrow east bound!

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 04:03 PM

I've been here since 8 and I don't get to leave until 7. This blows!!! See you tomorrow east bound!

That does blow!!! I will sing you a song:

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
We're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.

God I love that song!! (I would have put the whole thing but yeah that would have been the world's largest reply!)

Tomorrow! I am actually clocking in as soon as I get home!

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the song! See you tomorrow for some beer!

KittyLeigh

05-01-2008, 04:45 PM

That does blow!!! I will sing you a song:

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
We're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run.

God I love that song!! (I would have put the whole thing but yeah that would have been the world's largest reply!)

Tomorrow! I am actually clocking in as soon as I get home!

Now I expect you to be walkin' around singing that so we can itentify you there!!!! :)

DISNEYCHIC2

05-01-2008, 04:46 PM

I've been here since 8 and I don't get to leave until 7. This blows!!! See you tomorrow east bound!

Long work day....I would tell them you aren't feeling well.... If they ask what you have "StageCoachitis" of course:eek:

East Bound & Down!

05-01-2008, 05:40 PM

Long work day....I would tell them you aren't feeling well.... If they ask what you have "StageCoachitis" of course:eek:

No I got a better one, just tell your work you have a vision problem and cant see yourself working anymore!!!

IheartMillerLite

05-01-2008, 05:41 PM

Those are some great ones. Where were guys 7 hours ago?? ahahahahahah

Mark Hawley

05-01-2008, 06:47 PM

Wow. What a great question. My mom was Georgia-born so country was all my mom had in her record & 8-track collection. .(oh my, I just dated myself a bit):o

We would play music on her stereo all afternoon, or while she, my sister and I played cards or board games.

I grew up with the classics of Willie, Freddy, Kenny, Johnny and all the other greats that had a "y" sound at the end of their name :cool:

I love all the new players as well, but I still like to pull out a good recording of "When the last teardrop falls" or "Coward of the County" just to bring back the memories. :D

TheMommie

05-03-2008, 12:47 AM

OMG OMG GUYS.....I HELD THE DOOR FOR DON HENLEY OF THE EAGLES

We left stagecoach and stopped at the IN&Out at the 10 and Ramon for a potty break. My husband and 20 year old son went into the mens room as HE was coming out. I lagged behind and as I opened the door to go into the restaurant HE was coming out. I FROZE. All I said was "It's you..." and DON HENLEY SAID "YES IT'S ME" and kept going. There were 3 other people with him. I CANNOT BELIEVE I FROZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My daughter is so mad cuz she stayed in the car, and The Eagles were the whole reason why she went. OMG. I texted Sunkiss she didn't answer.

I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF ASKING FOR HIS AUTOGRAPH. JUST FROZE :mad:

hillbillyRockstar

05-03-2008, 08:29 PM

I never knew about country music until my new girlfriend tuned me into it.

I liked it so much I married her! Ha ha.

heavenlymoon76

05-04-2008, 01:09 PM

I was born in Los Angeles, lived in Redlands until I was 11 and then moved to Hawaii until I was 18. Moved back to California and was re-introduced to New Country (Tim, Kenny, Keith, Garth, Lonestar etc.). When I was younger though, living in Redlands, country music to me was The Judds, George Strait, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, Reba, Alabama, Dwight Y, Clint Black, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skags etc. :)