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Tim McGraw Slam Removed from Ralph Stanley Book

When Ralph's Stanley's autobiography, 'Man of Constant Sorrow: The Life and Times of a Music Legend,' comes out in October, don't look for the incendiary comments the Bluegrass Hall of Fame member made regarding Tim McGraw.

According to CMT, the publisher, Gotham Books, has confirmed that although they were included in author Eddie Dean's final edits of the volume, the passages regarding Tim have been deleted from the finished product. Ralph's criticism of Tim stemmed from the country hitmaker's alleged disrespectful behavior following the 82-year-old's 2002 Grammy win in a category which also included Tim as a nominee.

Additionally, Ralph's assertion that Tim "wouldn't know a real country song if it kicked him in the ass" will not appear in the book, which is due in stores October 15. What will be included are happier memories from his seven decades in the music business, ranging from his work with the Stanley Brothers to his involvement in the hugely successful film, 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

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sammigrl1983

Bottom, line is... Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one.

August 07 2009 at 10:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sobiaali7

hmmm

August 07 2009 at 10:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
suzie

I`m sorry...used to be a fan of Tim and Faith...but ..they are just too into themselves...anymore

August 07 2009 at 7:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mamaw heart

well i like ralph stanley but that comment was wrong, and he calls himself a dr. of music he needs to take a look in the mirror. I think Tim has had some great songs and they sing two different styles.

August 07 2009 at 6:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sharpie

haha... i love this one. i agree and if you seen what all ralph has to KEEP UP...you would know why he is trying to sell this book. he was IT in his day and still thinks EVERYONE should bow down to him. whatever...go tim

August 05 2009 at 7:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sharpie

i know the elder in this fury...and i know what money can do to a person. money is the root of all evil and even older people LIE !!! i suggest mr.stanley be happy with what he has acheived(because it is alot) and be respected for the raods he has paved...but pass the torch man. dont be a hater ! GO GET em TIM !!!

August 05 2009 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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mamaw heart

you know you hit the nail on the head with that comment you i give you the award for most common sense remarks to the subject nicely said.

August 07 2009 at 7:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sobiaali7

hmmm

August 05 2009 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sobiaali7

crazy

August 05 2009 at 3:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chester

well, Ralph Stanley wont be around long enough to pay a whole hell of a lot of attention to anyway

August 03 2009 at 5:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
moodygirl995

How shallow, narcissistic, ignorant, illmannered, is Tim McGraw to dis Ralph Stanley for winning a country music award in his final years? Or is it he really doesn't know anything about country music not to appreciate Stanley? He should have felt honored to have lost to someone like Ralph Stanley. For those of us who are still around when McGraw is 82 yrs. old, we should remember this and compare the two. You can't buy class with money, gold records and a black hat.

August 03 2009 at 2:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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