Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ryan is this Scotty's sister??? :) Congrats... you sound very happy. I'm not gonna say you're very young and it might be wise too extend the engagement a few years. Wait a minute, I just said that didn't I...:) Much happiness to you and the future Mrs. Ryan. Whos Scotty?? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHS03 99 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Whos Scotty?? Lol Scotty doesn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Whos Scotty?? Lol From Garner NC....Scotty McCreery...American Idol Winner. I thought you would know since you specifically referenced Garner. lol When you move there you're gonna hear the name of their star citizen a lot...country music's gonna be in your head very soon ...:) youngest male artist in history to open at No. 1 with a debut release. (The previous record-holder was R&B singer Omarion, who was 20 when his debut album launched at No. 1 in 2005. Scotty just turned 18 Sunday. Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/13/1561551/american-idol-winner-scott-mccreerys.html#ixzz1b5CYtQcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 From Garner NC....Scotty McCreery...American Idol Winner. I thought you would know since you specifically referenced Garner. lol When you move there you're gonna hear the name of their star citizen a lot...country music's gonna be in your head very soon ...:) youngest male artist in history to open at No. 1 with a debut release. (The previous record-holder was R&B singer Omarion, who was 20 when his debut album launched at No. 1 in 2005. Scotty just turned 18 Sunday. Read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/13/1561551/american-idol-winner-scott-mccreerys.html#ixzz1b5CYtQcc Oh I've already heard........he is to that town what Bradshaw is to Bluefield. lol. And I REFUSE to listen to country. I'm a metal head, haha. Garner is the town that my fiance's father lives in. And where we would ultimately like to move at some point. Just more oppurtunity down there than here in the mountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 And I REFUSE to listen to country. I'm a metal head, haha. . If you move to Garner...I'm betting you'll be hearing country music, especially Scotty's when you walk into a grocery store or any retail venue with piped in music. You know I was never much of a country fan when I moved to ATL. Then I decided the spouse and I would go to the first concert ever held at Turner Field...it was the George Strait tour with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as one of his opening acts, few other names too. It was GREAT. It will grow on you Ryan...metal head music will be a fading memory with your new roots in Garner. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 If you move to Garner...I'm betting you'll be hearing country music, especially Scotty's when you walk into a grocery store or any retail venue with piped in music. You know I was never much of a country fan when I moved to ATL. Then I decided the spouse and I would go to the first concert ever held at Turner Field...it was the George Strait tour with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as one of his opening acts, few other names too. It was GREAT. It will grow on you Ryan...metal head music will be a fading memory with your new roots in Garner. :D NEVER!!!!!!! Hahaha. There are pleanty enough metal venues in and around Raleigh to never see country. lol Cats Cradle, The Brewery, Lincoln Theatre, the Ampitheatre...etc... Oh and here's a list of the notable people from Garner, NC: Brandon Banks - Washington Redskins Carl Franks - former Duke University head football coach and current University of South Florida assistant coach Scotty McCreery - American Idol season 10 winner. John Wall- Professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards David West - NCAA Player-of-the-Year at Xavier University and currently plays for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA Donald Williams - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Final Four MVP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 You know I was never much of a country fan when I moved to ATL. Then I decided the spouse and I would go to the first concert ever held at Turner Field...it was the George Strait tour with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as one of his opening acts, few other names too. It was GREAT. George Strait is enough to turn anyone onto country. If I counted, I've seen probably 30+ famous country performers, and I'd probably trade 'em all to see King George live and in concert. I know he still tours, but I've never been able to fit him into a schedule of mine. A Strait concert is definitely on my bucket list. Best country concert I've ever seen though is probably Brad Paisley. I saw him in Cincinnati and at the Greenbrier last summer, and they were both a blast. Second-best would be Hank Jr. and Eric Church together. P.S. Congrats, Ryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 George Strait is enough to turn anyone onto country. If I counted, I've seen probably 30+ famous country performers, and I'd probably trade 'em all to see King George live and in concert. I know he still tours, but I've never been able to fit him into a schedule of mine. A Strait concert is definitely on my bucket list. Best country concert I've ever seen though is probably Brad Paisley. I saw him in Cincinnati and at the Greenbrier last summer, and they were both a blast. Second-best would be Hank Jr. and Eric Church together. P.S. Congrats, Ryan! I saw Brad in Raleigh last month. Hes the only Country music singer I can stomach. Im not very big on Straight at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 George Strait is enough to turn anyone onto country. If I counted, I've seen probably 30+ famous country performers, and I'd probably trade 'em all to see King George live and in concert. I know he still tours, but I've never been able to fit him into a schedule of mine. A Strait concert is definitely on my bucket list. Best country concert I've ever seen though is probably Brad Paisley. I saw him in Cincinnati and at the Greenbrier last summer, and they were both a blast. Second-best would be Hank Jr. and Eric Church together. P.S. Congrats, Ryan! Can definitely confirm this. Saw George in Charlottesville in 2006, and it was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) The Geo. Strait performance was pure country...that's George. No razzle dazzle ...just a smooth timeless country voice. The best country show I've attended with a "razzle dazzle" in your face, unforgettable performance was Garth Brooks in his prime in ATL in the early 90's...the Chase Tour with his opening act being, Martina McBride. Besides hearing Garth's amazing voice singing all of his Billboard toppers of that time, the "happenings" in the background were a show in their own right. Garth was running all over the stage, rising, descending...almost acrobatic...it was seemingly crescendo after crescendo moments throughout the performance. The music or his voice were never compromised with all that was occurring on stage. Listen to this short clip and hear one of the people Garth gives credit for his success: Edited October 18, 2011 by trublue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,942 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Oh I've already heard........he is to that town what Bradshaw is to Bluefield. lol. And I REFUSE to listen to country. I'm a metal head, haha. Garner is the town that my fiance's father lives in. And where we would ultimately like to move at some point. Just more oppurtunity down there than here in the mountains. Congrats! I used to work for an Architectural and Engineering Firm that has a very successful office in Raleigh before moving back to my wife's hometown of Galax. It is a great place to live and to raise children. It is also a great place for high school sports. There is a lot of talent in that area. Marriage is what you make of it, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Oh and here's a list of the notable people from Garner, NC:Brandon Banks - Washington Redskins Carl Franks - former Duke University head football coach and current University of South Florida assistant coach Scotty McCreery - American Idol season 10 winner. John Wall- Professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards David West - NCAA Player-of-the-Year at Xavier University and currently plays for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA Donald Williams - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Final Four MVP My old boss...he's in the Garner HS Hall of Fame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 933 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 My wife said when we were dating that if George Strait came in the area she would one day get her mom tickets to see him. 2 years ago I guess I saw he was going to make a tour stop at Thompson-Boling. We got her tickets as a Christmas present. The woman went nuts when she opened the envelope and seen what they were. So the concert got postponed because of a snowstorm and when it did happen Reba opened for George and Brooks and Dunn showed up as well as Kelly Clarkson. Seems like someone else played before Reba thats well known, but I can't remember who. So after all these years of wanting to see George, Reba put on quite a show apparently and she wasn't near as thrilled with George. It was kind of a let down in a way, but still goes down as a gift that will be hard for me to top to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 OK, guess I need to clarify about seeing Geo. Strait ...the year was 1998. They were the first tickets I ever purchased for a concert. I wanted to see the man. (The reason, my memory was jogged, I started thinking that Turner Field/ Stadium was built for the Olympics then converted.) I saw Garth in the early 90's and the ticket was free ...a few in my office were going and had an extra ticket. So, I saw Garth perform before I saw Strait. The sequence of events, (kinda hard remembering events almost 15-20 years ago :)) doesn't change the fact that Strait is the reason I enjoy country. Oh, yeah, I don't remember the year...but I actually turned down free tickets to the Rolling Stones Wheel tour in ATL because it just wasn't something I wanted to see. :) Ryan...sorry for hijacking your thread ...does all this talk sway you toward country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ryan...sorry for hijacking your thread ...does all this talk sway you toward country... Not one bit. :D I'll take my distorted guitars, blast beat drums, irrelevent bass, and screaming lyrics.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichlandsAlum 678 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Congratulations and very best wishes to you and your intended. (My personal experience involved both a long engagement and being married "part-time" for the first six months.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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