Texas, cowboy hats, Jeeps & SUVs, cell phones

[JimColyer]

I live in Nashville. Yes, I am a songwriter. What gripes me is these young studs coming up here from Texas. The all sing and they sound alike. They are George Strait wanna-bees. They stroll into clubs in their cowboy hats (usually a size too large), their new shirts and jeans. Totally self-conscious. They stand outside front doors talking on cell phones, where they can be seen. They have bumper stickers on their Jeeps and SUVs saying "Don't mess with Texas" & "Native Texan." If Texas is so damn great, what are they doing here? Why don't they stay in Texas? That is what I think. I am too chicken-shit to say it. I would be in a fight every night. I am 59. I can't beat up every 25-year-old Texan who thinks he is a stud and the next George Strait!

[TNRighty]

Jim,

I'm a native Nashvillian living in Chattanooga, and I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. When I go home to Nashville I often go down to Broadway and dive into the Stage to hear some good country music(and often end my night somewhere on Printers Alley). I think most of this showoff stuff you're talking about is all about attitude. A lot of these wannabes are probably from anywhere but Texas and are trying to cash in on a phony image.

By the way, have you ever gone down to Second Ave and heard the big black dude sing "Big Butted Woman"?

[JimColyer]

If that is the black dude that sits on the sidewalk and sings, I know you mean but have not heard him do that song. Listen to my MP3s> www.jimcolyer.com/music/