Watching David’s career the last few years has been like watching the sun try to break through the clouds after the rain. And that’s been David’s problem: trying to find a place in an over-crowded pool of young male talent. #9… David Nail – Does anyone remember David being one of the “new faces” of country music in 2002? Me neither. Phil is that rare combination of a songwriter who can sing his own material and make it just as big of a hit as a top-tier artist can.
Here’s what puts Phil at #10 on my list: we haven’t heard any new material from him since the failed release of “Bobby withan I” (his funny, cross-dressing, Bubba song) on the radio, and it’s not likely that we will any time soon now that he’s signed with a new, smaller label. From his “yummy” arms (that’s what my wife calls them) to his stint as a judge on “Nashville Star,” Phil continues to showcase his talents and personality with live shows packed with enough music to fill TWO greatest hits albums. If you ever see Phil’s live show, be prepared to hear him sing “My Next Thirty Years.” It’s always interesting to hear a songwriter perform “their” song even though another artist made it a hit – you get a completely different feel of the song. I coined Phil ‘country’s Bruce Hornsby, minus the range.’ Like many new fans, I was shocked to learn that Phil was a songwriter in Nashville before getting his chance to make records. #10… Phil Vassar – When I first played “Carlene” in the final months of 1999, like most country fans, I was completely hooked on Phil’s sound. Here are my criteria: airplay, fan review, exposure, and industry recognition. It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for another “Open Mic with Mike Thomas.” This week, Mike discusses who he thinks are the most underrated artists in country music…Ī couple of weeks ago I was sitting in my office here at the radio station talking with CountryMusicIsLove about what else? Country music! When the word “underrated” came out when a particular artist was mentioned, I said “He’s fourth on my list of the most underrated artists of this decade.” CMIL challenged me to compile my definitive list of ten underrated artists of the 2000’s.
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