Today marks the inaugural edition of the game "Where's The Country" where all readers are contestants! All you have to do is point out the 1 attribute that makes a modern song "Country".
Yes, obviously this sounds really challenging considering most modern Country songs have lyrics written about the suburbs and even when there is a “Country” instrument it feels more like the Starbucks cup on Game of Thrones: somewhere between awkward product placement and pure accident. Lets getting this started with song number one! Dan + Shay "Tequila" At first listen most people from all around the world would quickly assume this duo was a just bubble gum, Disney pop group opening for Justin Bieber. You know, because they RELEASED a song with the guy! But you would so wrong! These guys are clearly musical descendants of Lefty Frizzel himself and moved to Nashville to carry on the roots and tradition that built Music City. See below for answer!
ANSWER: At the 1:56 mark of "Tequila" begins a forgettable actual dobro. That's right a real dobro! So please ignore the hip hop phrasing, the LA drum beats, the electronic piano, dance vocal effects, Shawn Mendes melodies, strange space shoes and Nick Jonas-styled hair. That's all there to throw you off the scent of their deep-rooted Country conviction displayed with a 9 second solo. These guys are clearly Country music torch bearers!
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jorge
8/1/2020 03:33:42 pm
those 2 suck goat balls
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Lauren
8/1/2020 06:38:56 pm
I like D+S but I agree they are not country
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Salty Dog
8/1/2020 08:07:46 pm
The only thing country about those 2 is the corn 🌽 in their shit 💩
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