Where Was The Help for Trace?

I didn't think of this ... some listeners did ... but why didn't more Country music artists or executives or, God forbid, the CMA call in/get or someone to call in money to help Trace Adkins on the finale of "Celebrity Apprentice"? Did any outside label or agency see the value of getting a Country artist to the finals of a big network show? Making a Country artist a big deal and attract big audiences on network TV helps EVERYONE. Or is everyone too busy working on their next self-promoting People magazine scoop?

It really is sad. We hardly get Country artists on TV outside the genre and what is done to help him? Very little.

Why? The people who should have an overview don't get past their own agenda. Some folks got it and good for them.

A hundred answers could come up, but two things come to mind. People don't help people like they once did in early Country music days or in much of anything else. Yes, radio does St Jude's, etc., but as a society we do precious little for others. A very selfish bunch at times. Of course, some do and some don't. The bigger issue is not bad people, but missed opportunities. Think of the promotional availabilities associated with 10 million people watching on the various NBC platforms.

A few people got on it, but it's getting all excited about a blurb in People Magazine is so old school. We are in a digital age ... and how is that being addressed on Music Row? Look at the sales figures? People probably do equal Wal-Mart, but is that the best we can do? Can anyone think and do something outside their playpen?

The Rolling Stones are on FACEBOOK! The movie studios were late in the game, but do a decent job chasing the new mediums. You only see sputters on it with Country artists. Do people think the Country consumers are backwards? I'm not going there. Just missed opportunities ... and even the fans see it now and ask questions.

Trace did a great job and is a credit to the whole Country Music industry. A lot of new fans for this guy and I bet we see sales of tickets and music, too.

Look at the impact in the last year of Country artists on "Dancing With the Stars" and now "Apprentice." It has kept the name of Sara Evans and Trace Adkins in front of the country and general public.

The Aussie press has been all over Keith and Nicole as he toured around the country. The curiosity factor and pregnancy have the cameras clicking. Keith seems to be handling it okay ... and she just looks ahead. No more incidents with bodyguards, I hope ... No lawsuit on that last one? Amazing!

The Jonas Brothers are the hottest thing going right now among the little kids. I bet they are making a LOT of money. Tickets on sale for their huge summer tour. I'm having to go to Syracuse to get them for my 10-year-old.

Rough year for the CRUD around Music Row and all over... Gary Levox pooped out and Rascal Flatts had to cancel a Canadian show this week. Anyone still coughing after six weeks ?

Charlie Daniels is the voice of the Williams Family Tradition at the Hall of Fame. Charlie is unique voice talent. Waylon was, too. Not everyone has the vo pipes.

George Strait's 37th album is out Tuesday, April 1st.