Just for Kix — Everything You Wanna Know About Country Music
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT COUNTRY MUSIC
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A Country Mile
I always hear country singers sing about a country mile. What is a country mile? And is it different than a regular mile?
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Reemerging on the Chart
Love the show! I’m interested to know if you’ve ever seen a song drop off the charts for an extended amount of time and then see it reappear in its original recording state, not a remake? I listen every Sunday and love working on my house as you count ‘em down!
Country Music Journalism
I am crazy about country music. My life to date has been a bit rocky and for me, country music has been the only stable force that has gotten me through some challenging moments. I decided to study broadcast journalism at university in the hope that one day I could make it to Nashville and become the next Storme Warren!!
Management
I was wondering. When you're out on the road, how many managers does it take to keep things going? Like personal management, financial management, stage management, concessions management…or does one manager take care of everything?
What is an EP?
What does EP mean on an album? I’ve noticed that on Blake Shelton’s latest CD and The Band Perry has EP written on their album too, so I’m just curious.
Session Players
I’ve heard you talk about Nashville studio musicians – I think they’re called "session players" - who end up playing on many different artists CDs and songs. My question is: Which of these musicians have played on the MOST Top 40 hits? Who holds the record for playing on the most hits in any given week?
Music Videos
You mentioned before about only the writer and producer getting paid for airtime of songs on the radio. Does that apply to videos shown on GAC and CMT or anywhere else, too?
Choosing Singles
How do artists and record labels decide which songs off an album to release? I'm asking because my favorite song ever is Kellie Pickler's "I Just Want Somebody to Love Me". I've been so disappointed for the past year when they've released other songs but not that one.
Live Songs and Albums
I love Brooks & Dunn. I’ve seen ya'll in concert half a dozen times. I also love the live version of “Only in America”. I was wondering if that version will ever be available on a CD?
Selecting Songs for the Coundown
Who judges the songs and puts them in order for the Countdown? My friend says it’s you, but I think it’s the record companies? Who’s right?
The CMA Music Festival
Last June, I was down in Nashville for the CMA Music Fest and had the time of my life. Here's what I want to know, though - who decides the line-up for those kinds of festivals and also, who decides in which order the acts go on?
Getting Started As A Songwriter
I’ve written a few songs and would like to get them published but my friends tell me that I have to start off by singing in clubs and getting noticed. I’m really not interested in singing the songs, just writing them! Is there anyway I can get them out there without having to sing them myself?
Traveling on a Bus
So, how do you guys travel on a bus with a seven-member band?! How does everyone fit? And do you go from hotel to hotel or is it truly living on a bus when you’re out touring?
Hosting the Countdown and Touring
I hear you on the Countdown every weekend and I know you're also out playing shows with Brooks & Dunn. How in the world do you do both of those things? Seems like they're happening at the same time sometimes!
Downloading and Copying Music
Please settle an argument for me. I go buy an artist’s CD if I want to listen to it and if anyone in my family wants their own copy we buy another copy. I feel it’s wrong to make my own copies but my friends think I’m crazy
Origins of Country Music
A friend and I have been arguing about the origins of country music. I say it started with the Carter Family and Appalachian Folk music.
Videos For Select Songs
I plan on watching the CMT Video Awards here in a couple of weeks—I LOVE music videos! And what I wanna know is why do country stars do videos for some of their songs
How Much For A Song?
Hey Kix – If I wrote a song and then sold it - how much would I earn for it? Thanks
Artist Release Program
Here’s what I’m trying to figure out … I’ve noticed that sometimes a new artist will put out a song. I’ll hear the song on the radio and like it. And then I’ll go and try to find a CD by that singer
