Beyond the fact that I was born in the city and moved to the country and raised on a farm where work was the central focus of life while growing up, many of you know my youthful vigor was spent causing chaos which I never fully grow from. However, beyond my #countrymusic and #rocker roots, I see #OUTLAWCOUNTRY as more than a sound. It is musicians who stand up for #indieartist thinking and try to retain creativity in an industry saturated with cookie cutter artists who all fall under the age of 12 and have a look/sound produced by the money spent on them up front.
Don't get me wrong. I love the industry, and all the trimmings. However, the #OUTLAWCOUNTRY spirit does run deep in me, and I have been labeled a "troublemaker" within' the circles of mass produced music in the past because I simply didn't take $200,000 to act like something I am not.
I loved this articel so much that I am breaking my silence and speaking out. Not as a victim or bruised ego, but rather, as someone who loves music, and how it heals souls when it comes from the #heart
I love #OUTLAWCOUNTRY because it can be a little bit #country & a little bit #rocknroll
I love #OUTLAWCOUNTRY because you can be the person you truly are
...but
Most of all, I love #OUTLAWCOUNTRY because an old trouble-maker like myself still can have a place to play his ole' guitar, make some noise and have some fun.
This article really did frame a few beliefs I hold very well, so much in fact, I break my silence to say that you should read it today.
Ride or Die,
-A.
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