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Blender Exposes Country Music's 'Hall of Shame'

Sex, drugs, and . . . country? Forget the Pete Doherty's and Snoop Dogg's of the world -- the real music rebels come right out of Nashville, Tennessee! In their March issue, Blender magazine exposes country's 'Hee-Haw Babylon.' From Keith Urban posing in Playgirl . . . to Merle Haggard's decade-long boozefest . . . to a '40s western hero murdering his wife, the article details Music City's biggest druggies, sex freaks and criminals.

In collaboration with the Blender article, Spinner counts down these inductees into country's 'Hall of Shame.' See the 'Hee-Haw Babylon' photo gallery now!

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rockraj

Hi,

I love listening music.And i did many country music and respect the artist that make this great country. However.. I do not think there is anyone, like me, who can do like this direction..ha? if they are in their fifty's. sixty's. seventy's and so forth! And if you are young, we can get new thoughts and we can make a wonderful music..

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Rockeyraj..

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August 14 2008 at 8:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rockraj

Hi,

I love listening music.And i did many country music and respect the artist that make this great country. However.. I do not think there is anyone, like me, who can do like this direction..ha? if they are in their fifty's. sixty's. seventy's and so forth! And if you are young, we can get new thoughts and we can make a wonderful music..

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Rockeyraj..

A place for Treatment of Drugs..


California Drug Treatment

August 14 2008 at 8:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cristian

Just think that if that wouldn't be the case drug addiction treatment would have no purpose in this beautiful world that everyone loves so much.

May 20 2008 at 6:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dr BLT

Well, one thing has always been consistent with Merle. He seems to care about those in need, and I'm sure he's offered his services or his money to help those afflicted by the Virginia Tech massacre.

Here are a couple of brand new songs to help you process the news about the Virginia Tech massacre and as a way of showing my support for loved ones who lost family members and friends in that horrible shooting:

Today in Virginia
Dr BLT
Words and music by Dr BLT © 2007
http://www.drblt.net/music/DayINV.mp3

Virginia’s Tears
Words and music by Dr BLT © 2007
http://www.drblt.net/music/VT.mp3

I hope all is well with you and yours. Let’s keep these people in our thoughts and prayers as they recover from a profound loss.

Bruce
Aka Dr BLT

May 08 2007 at 2:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
elessar

Well, Dr BLT, Merle simply became disgusted with the war in Iraq and decided to tell it like it is. I've not heard about his Hillary tribute (even though I'm not crazy about her run for president). People can change their views over time. BTW, Merle was not always a reactionary, check out his wikipedia profile.

March 31 2007 at 9:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dr BLT

When I wrote this tribute to Merle Haggard and to the song, The Fightin' Side of Me, I really believed:

Merle Hasn't Lost His Fightin' Side
Dr. BLT
words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2007
http://www.drblt.net/music/MerleVeryLast.mp3

So did the producer of this song, 20-year member of Merle Haggard's band, The Strangers, co-writer, and Merle's right hand man, Mark Yeary.

Lately I've had second thoughts, not about his deft skill as an artist, but about his loyalty to the principles he once held so dear. That's why I'm working on a new song, Merle, What Happened to Your Fightin' Side, and a song to counter Merle's tribute to Hillary, entitled The Other Side of Hillary. Watch and listen for those songs. I may just end up stirring something up.

March 10 2007 at 1:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
john

tell me who is in country music hall of shame besides Keith Urban Spade Cooley,Merle Haggard.Thanks

February 18 2007 at 8:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jimmy Stix

I love country music and respect the artist that make this great country! However! I don't think there is anyone, even people who are not famous, who can claim they have not done things they regret especially, if they are in their fifty's..... sixty's ...... seventy's and so forth! And if you are young...... give yourself some time..... you'll do things that you will regret...... let's just hope it's not too many things...... for you will not be able to live with yourself! And having this "Hall-of-shame" article is a good start in doing something that is not constructive and positive in life!

February 15 2007 at 6:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rex199

Hag's coolest moment: Calling Gram Parsons a pussy. Gotta love country.

February 13 2007 at 10:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
melissaatspinner

They forgot the douchebag from Montgomery Gentry who shot a captive, tame bear and called it "hunting."

February 13 2007 at 5:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply