The Music Row protest song is nothing new. Working a narrative within a form that shows reverence for legacy while tweaking the nose of current business practices is tricky. Doing it well without seeming petty is even trickier.
Waylon Jennings’ #1 single “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way†and George Strait’s “Murder on Music Row†as well as newcomer’s Jason Eady’s “AM Country Heaven” and Sturgill Simpson’s “You Can Have The Crown” are all sterling examples.
15-year-old songwriter and performer Melody Williamson, from the Nashville based string band Williamson Branch, has penned an original composition that I believe fits right in with the above. “There’s No Country Here†paves the way fro her to join the ranks of the current female cadre of Outlaws, Musgraves, Monroe, Clark and Lambert.
Music Row would be wide to give a listen,
hat tip to Saving Country Music and Country Music Nation for the tip.
This is awesome. Gives me hope real country can come back. Great job, way to be.
The kid has talent and her lyrics are on the mark.
That melody has the talent. She wrote a great and true song. Wish we had our country music back, I miss it so much. Melody keep up the good work, your great. We need more like you.
We need more like this young lady.
You rock, sweetie!
Your family up here in Vermont loves you and are so proud of you!
Absolutely awesome!