(as seen in The Independent Weekly on November 24)
After his performance two Thursdays ago, Clay Walker poured a glass of red wine and boldly predicted the next five years will be the "best five years ever in country music."
His logic was that labels and record companies will continue to leak money, so the artists they sign will be “sure things.” He also had a sound explanation as to why the artist will wrestle control away from the corporation. I can't remember what it was, but I think he's on to something. American auto companies have regained footing by cutting the crap from their inventory.
This projection is sort of a bummer for aspiring country artists however. Competition for slots on a major record label roster will become more fervent. Despite their troubles, these companies are still the best place to bring new music to the masses.
It will be a promising five years for fans, labels, artists and radio, but a difficult five years for someone traveling I-40 right now, hoping to find a home in the music city.
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