Steven L. Taylor is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former College of Arts and Sciences Dean. His main areas of expertise include parties, elections, and the institutional design of democracies. His most recent book is the co-authored A Different Democracy: American Government in a 31-Country Perspective. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas and his BA from the University of California, Irvine. He has been blogging since 2003 (originally at the now defunct Poliblog).
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It seems to me like country music is slowly losing its political affiliation with the right. For instance, Lady B and Sheryl Crow have done a fair bit of country music. When I was young, country had some people with a right-wing message (I’m an Okie from Muskogee, Stand By Your Man), but it wasn’t exclusive. Creedence Clearwater Revival was very close to being a country band, but with a very left-leaning message, for instance. But then it became part of a political identity.
Go to bed.
I loves me some Lyle!!! Thanks!
I’m listening to the Pogues right now.
Good pick. Besides, any day with Lyle Lovett in it can’t be completely awful.
ETA – glad to know I’m not the only one who can’t sleep.
Love Lyle!
Count me among those liking this song.
It seems to me like country music is slowly losing its political affiliation with the right. For instance, Lady B and Sheryl Crow have done a fair bit of country music. When I was young, country had some people with a right-wing message (I’m an Okie from Muskogee, Stand By Your Man), but it wasn’t exclusive. Creedence Clearwater Revival was very close to being a country band, but with a very left-leaning message, for instance. But then it became part of a political identity.
I dunno, maybe I’m wishcasting?