When
Alan Jackson sang about a Vegas showgirl eying Nashville's greener pastures in 1994's 'Gone Country,' he chronicled a process that goes back to
Tony Bennett's cover of
Hank Williams' 'Cold, Cold Heart.' Whether out of genuine affection for the genre or to jump-start a flagging career, entertainers from across the musical spectrum have slid on their Stetsons. The Boot counts down the oddest -- and most successful.
Snoop DoggThe rapper has dedicated his latest song,
'My Medicine,' to
Johnny Cash. He also presented at the CMT awards and found a kindred spirit in
Willie Nelson. (Whatever they have in common, Snoop
admitted that he smokes more of it.) The duo even recorded a duet of 'My Medicine' in Amsterdam; the video also features
Brad Paisley and
Julianne Hough.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
вℓα¢к ρнєи0мat 6-06-2008
Good job Snoop. I like the idea of dedicating that song to Johnny, and I like your connection with Willy. =]
Jimmie Owenat 6-10-2008
I've always said Snoop Dog could do anything that he wanted to and be able to do it well. But their is one thing I don't think he can do. Know matter how kindred spirit he is with Willie Nelson has been smoking it longer than Snoop Dog. But good try Snoop Dog.
Leonat 6-10-2008
Snoop Dog goes country. If you combine Country music with RAP, would the resultant country rap be called C.RAP ? Yep...CRAP it should be.
Joyat 6-10-2008
Why does Aol have J and A Simpson on their front page daily? I thought we were about over these two girls.
Teltech54at 6-10-2008
Makes sense she would switch to Country. Have you seen the typical person who likes country music? She would fit right in. Vacuous blond. Can you say Deliverance?
Aaronat 6-10-2008
Snoop always gets it done right ;)
Jeff E. Hobsonat 6-10-2008
Jessica Simpson, go away. You aren't good enough to waste anyone's time with attempting music that is dubbed, lipped-synched, whatever new commercial crap you use. You need to just sit and read as much as possible to learn speaking, reasoning, and basically thinking skills which you were not born with so you will have to acquire them. It is an offense you are butchering country music.
Barbie Girlat 6-11-2008
Why da hell would Snoop Dog go F%*^@#* country?
He iz just plain STUPID!
Arch Goth Lichat 6-11-2008
well country is crap anyway, jessica joining the ranks couldnt make it anymore painful to the ears than it already is.
travisat 6-11-2008
leon-
you're an idiot..
haven't you heard of the band 'rehab'?
Alyat 6-11-2008
OMFG....wow.... i woulda neva thought Snoop likes country...wow... it jus doesnt fit his characer...its so...un-xpectd 4 me....... but ima admit it sounds aiight...
Peteat 6-12-2008
Leon once again your creative analogy with the word C Rap truly proves to me that Jessica Simpson isn't the only retarded person we should be discussing on this page. Snoop Dogg is doing country because he can do whatever the hell he wants and people will still respect him. He probably got really high with willie nelson one day and they decided we should do a duet. whatever let the man make his music he isn't hurting you quit dissing legends
Toby Seguinat 6-12-2008
Snoop and Willie are both very smart and talented performers. I've been listening to Johnny and taking my medicine for over 40 years now. I think the song is cool. There isn't much he does that I don't like. Hope to hear something else like this from him. I think he had alot of fun doing it too.
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deaharmat 6-16-2008
I listen to all kinds of music and this was definately not country. just because you wear the clothes and sing with a country singer, it does not make it a country song. It’s a sad day for country if radio stations play this crap!