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Alan Jackson Walked Out on Beyonce's 2016 CMA Performance
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Alan Jackson has been known throughout his career for putting his foot down for the integrity of country music, regardless of the ramifications. That's what happened at the 1994 ACM Awards when Jackson instructed his drummer to play without sticks when the producers insisted his band mimic playing to a backing track. Then at the 1999 CMA Awards, Alan Jackson notoriously stopped down his rendition of "Pop A Top" to break into George Jones' "Choices" after the producers told Jones he would only be allowed to play a shortened version of the song and Jones left in protest.
Well apparently Alan Jackson let his displeasure be known again at an awards show, though the cameras and much of the press didn't catch it. At the 50th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 2nd—where Jackson performed with George Strait and participated in other festivities—Alan Jackson left his seat in the front row when pop star Beyonce came out on stage for her performance of "Daddy Lessons."
Rumors that Jackson walked out on the performance have been swirling ever since the CMA's, but it wasn't confirmed by anyone on site until an unnamed Nashville manager who was sitting near Jackson during the awards spilled the beans to Billboard.
"I think it was a flat performance overall and a lot of industry people I have talked with were not impressed for a variety of reasons," said the manager to Billboard. "The overall show was great, but in my opinion that seemed out of place and felt forced. It just didn't fit the night to me, celebrating the 50 years, and the Dixie Chicks seemed like her backup band on it, without enough of a real shout-out to them. I was sitting behind Alan Jackson, and he actually stood up from the front row and walked out in middle of the performance, so I think that spoke volumes for the traditional, real country acts."
So far Jackson hasn't publicly addressed his decision to leave during Beyonce's performance, or made any public comments about the performance itself, though recently he's been pushing the hashtag "#KeepinItCountry" through his social media, and right before the awards he told Chris Willman in an interview with Yahoo:
"I think it's important to recognize the 50 years, but I wouldn't want to be singing a song on there and some young artist who just had a #1 record would be fussing: 'They've got old Alan Jackson on there and I can't even get to do my new song!' … Yeah, they may play some real country music. But I understand the dang television station trying to get the ratings with whatever they think is gonna prop it up, with some big event with some other type of artist on there. Yeah, hopefully it'll be a good country music show for a change."
Much has been made of Beyonce's appearance since the CMA Awards last week. In the aftermath, many entertainment outlets accused the CMA's of "scrubbing" all record of Beyonce's performance after some racially insensitive comments were left on social media, but it was later revealed the CMA's removed the posts at the request of the Beyonce camp. Nonetheless, accusations of racism against artists and entities who were opposed to a pop star playing the awards have continued, including against Kenny Chesney who some discerned as making a pained face during the performance and was forced to address the matter, and Travis Tritt who tweeted out his displeasure with the Beyonce choice.
Alan Jackson, Beyonce, CMA Awards
I hope he walked out on Carrie Underwood too.
Brenda Thompson
I too am displeased at the way Carrie Underwood is dressing.
Kay Hairrell
November 10, 2016	@ 1:11 am
I am glad you said that, as a Christian, I just feel she is dressing way too sexy to be proclaiming her faith…not judging her soul or heart. A tree is known by the fruit that it bears, and that is not good fruit, to dress like the world dresses….we are to be in the world but not of the world…
bwh
Yet you judge of worldly standards. If you were not of this world, then you would love regardless of dress, but it is far more fun to judge than uplift.
Dang! I wish I could like this comment a million times!!! Check and mate!
November 10, 2016	@ 10:25 pm
Just to clarify , the Bible says for us to judge ourselves ; its better to fall on the rock, than have the rock fall on you; cause it will grind you to powder. People are always talking about judgment like they know what it means, it's obvious they don't ; simply making an observation of something , isn't judging at all; this what means when the Bible says" a tree is known by the fruit it produces, bares. Did get it says they are KNOWN by it.
He who is without sin cast the first stone. No one here is perfect. And a nod to you Long, men weren't suppose to judge one another it was because men kept asking for a king/judge to oversee. #ReadYourBible
Justin Oliver
Who are you to judge, you say your not but your entire comment is a judgement. Maybe you need to go back to church and learn that only God is the judge. What you wear doesn't make you less of a Christian, ito Christians like you that give the rest of us a bad name. You should be ashamed of yourself!
Lynne Fairchild
Justin I have been aware of the styles she has chosen since becoming a mother. For her childs sake I would think her stylist and she would choose modern yet a bit more modest clothing.
There are few to none that can attempt comparison to her voice. She doesn't need the extreme stage clothes as many do.
This is my opinion, I am a Christian woman. if I were her friend I would offer my opinion. No judgements, most true girlfriends tell the truth as They see it.
Most girlfriends laugh then listen.
Sheryl mccormick
If you're a cop you look like a cop if you're a nurse you look like a nurse if you're a Christian you look and dress like a Christian, modest, that's Bible
Jerry Shaw
I am glad to someone feels the way I do
Perhaps you would feel more comfortable with the Dove Awards & Christian Music. Country Music is not the poster boy for selective religious beliefs. In fact, if you're sensibilities are offended by George's drinking songs, Dolly's tits, DAC's cheating songs, Cash's murder lyrics, Merle's prison tunes & Waylon's hellraising music…you can change the channel cos the music won't change for you.
David O Leonard
hey do you even know what it means to be a Christian ? do you remember the verse in the bible he without sin cast the first stone. There is but one requirement to be a Christian do you know what it is? Just to be sure you don't say it, it is not to judge others the look better in clothes you can't wear.
HayesCarll2323
Jealous.
Big Cods
I'll give you the stones to throw since you are a Christian and are so pure to judge people and are without sin
Tina Tatum
I like the way Carrie dresses she does an elegant look that's still in trend of today's stylings. I was also proud of Alan Jackson keaving. Beyonce did not belong on that show and certainly didn't dress appropriately. At least with Carrie you can't see through her dress.
No, Beyonce did not belong on that show. She is very talented but tries to use her body for attention too much. I've never listened to her songs though she has many fans. I was very proud of Alan Jackson walking out,however.
Dave McCann
That would have been silly.
Jeri Kay
Good for Alan. Beyonce may be beautiful and have a good voice, but she doesn't belong on a show featuring country music. They should save her suggestive gyrations for other genres.
Beverly green
I fell the same way when Elvis did my baby and it was not a country song and he was gyrating to jt
Like for the white house for a Obama party!
Well ask him. But I could have walked out, just because it was the Dixie Chicks. They always want to make some kind of statement, that no one but them gives a shit about watching! Like it's their time or something. so, let them own their own Shit.
As a music fan, I appreciate the fact that the CMA's are embracing talented artists for collaborations. I am not a big country music fan, nor am I a big hip hop/ R&B/ Pop fan. The truth is, music can have different meanings to different people and inspiration can come from anywhere or anything. A future country star may one day say that the Dixie Chicks and Beyoncé not only exposed them, but inspired them to find their voice in music.
Congratulations to the CMA for appreciation of the past and foresight to inspire the voices of the future.
I know this is a two year old post but I too was a bit suggestive for Carrie and did not make her look that attractive. I call those ""Look at me" dresses.
Old post but so disgusting and hateful I had to comment …. So sad n typical comment above from the so called Christian women who mentioned Christianity (of course not real bible teachings or Christ followings or love which = God and simply the same mainstream fake religion things, like focusing more on outside than in… Fake for show Christ followers who hardly if ever read bible (what bible warned most will be and simply those who want to appear godly only n never truly want or try to be) + plus basic political religion, where u pick n chose what verses n biblical topics n verses tp discuss (like republicans only mentioning the same basic political sins and only politically religious and this fallacy that country music is Christian music) …… What a joke (not saying I want it to be and I in fact love the good ol partying county persona n songs of the last century)….. "Mommas and prison and getting drunk," so godly, Friends in low places like getting drunk is godly, rowdy drunk friends settling down n not wanting to get overly drunk is so godly, according to ur standards u place on Beyoncé and her wardrobe….. Not ….. So why just picking on her….None of the above should be judged and what about the long list of these new aged pop country singers that dress no less Beyoncé style as u described ….. It's the new aged pop country that's the prob not Beyoncé …. this new school pop country that's just bs pop wanna be country with the fakest Nordstrom mixed with ambercrombie with a lil back street boys mixed with urban cowboy clothes with movie star perfect cowboy clothes n persona …. Wanna be country ….. N the sentimental lyrics that are so unrealistic and outta a Disney movie n no longer the old school red neck blue color authentic country …. But it's still better than when a preppie who can hardly sing chooses country n has this new aged phony style too but tries so hard to be rebel n redneck…. Like an ambercrombie model doing a cowboy song …. can't stand this new aged pop country ….. But that ain't beyonces fault and has been happening for too long, with singers like Taylor swift that are pop to the max n endless one hit wonders that look n sing like a pop star with cow girl hat n an occasional forced twang, n even Carrie underwood, n even preppie FL GA line r all turning country into pop! He shoulda walked out way before Beyoncé, if he's upset like I am with this new aged pop country …. Bc at least Beyoncé isn't Taylor swift and all the other so called country singers who are flat out pop and taking over country music with their pop n claiming n preyed if to be country, she made no attempt ever to be a country singer …..And she is a Georgia corn fed girl …. so she may perform pop but love a lot of country songs…. Hell like all Hollywood show biz gatherings n awards it coulda been forced and unathetic and just set up by managers bc of how pop country is and or bc she may not be a country singer but loves music and is in the music industry and as a Georgia girl with a soul voice could sing a hella good country song n be less fake than these new aged fake pop country stars n sound better n more genuine…. Authetic or not…. And though she doesn't sing songs true to her and her life story, like true artists and it isn't authentic or often meaningful or deep songs and although she hardly if ever writes her own songs….. (Why I'm not a fan), she's still got an amazing voice and actual talent n natural good voice n looks that didn't need plastic surgery at late teens early 20s …. Her voice is amazing (why it's sad she doesn't write her own songs authetic to the soul, but Cher nor Madonna hardly if ever sang deep songs n they're legends n American treasure, without any anger from ppl over those titles), But take early Taylor swift (back when she wasn't only pop but at least still sounded a tiny bit country when she forced it, may have wrote her own songs, though she was too young to have those adult experiences factually so it wasn't true to her life ad likely many were her mom and other by another adult working on getting her heard, I loved those early songs, even if I didn't consider them country, they were great lyrics but her very average voice with lil to no talent that sounded like someone karaokeeing, she didn't have great vocals or soul or anywhere close to Beyoncés voice n tone, writing her own music or not. But she's certainly not like the many pure pop entertainers, like Britney Spears (who I like as a person), and many other entertainers, who have no voice or real talent, who were bred by parents hell bent on getting any offspring Famous at cost of soul, who sing superficial songs, don't write their own music and have no voice (not to mention no striking beauty and needed 1mill put into her looks from start), no amazing vocals like Beyoncé ….n just had a computer do n fix it all and her generic dance moves aren't even a tenth of her back up dancers…. dedicating their lives to dance….. Would he have walked out on Madonna, Cher, Brittany? Maybe, bc he may not want country continue going to pop…. but def maybe not ….. N pop or not, she's got one hell of a voice. And he never had walked out like that before, and by now country had gone to shit and complete bs pop….. He shoulda walked out way before n oh many other performers there who weren't country and ESP the many new aged pop country singers who claim they're country, not just simply supporting other music genres and singing a song outside of genre….. But she did sing gospel growing up in Georgia at church ….. Black or not she's a southern girl! So Let's not pretend country was ever Christian or better than the rest of genres morally, there's dedicated Christian country sensations who live square lives as well as wild country sensations like cash who would party n booze n not judge n sing gospel n rowdy country …. just as non country singers who sing, are sometimes dedicated square Christians and or have made a gospel or country song. Just so sad….. N again not Beyoncés fault country has long ago went to shit and pop and at least she's not one of many non soul voices one of the many country style ppl n singers envading, pretending, disguising, faking and lying n saying and thinking they're country and not blatant pop. But then again country music is still show business with long sensationalized bs behind scenes and its just as Hollywood and fame seeking (ESP today and even in the past) with fake n rich singers, like all music genres (though there's always some authentic singers from all genres mixed with the masses of phonies) ….. It's the music industry and country is the style right now…. aka the new pop …. Fake wanna be country …. Everything now a days is about being fake, fake Christian, fake country, fake godly, fake good, fake ! But if ya didn't want it to become this way n all famous Hollywood …then Alan n others shouldn't have seeked fame and aimed to be on radio n tv like the rest. N woulda said no in the rare event they were sought up n begged to go main stream lol…. N hell even now u can stop going to these things and stop with phony Hollywood ! PS- I love how the wanna be Christian lady who commented on how ungodly n inappropriate Beyoncé looked, not only judged by that but didn't mention the many others there that were dressed the same way, but especially how she tried to reply n defend her blatant judging by saying she was not judging but making an observation and opinion and God asks for us to do that and it's not judging (I can't scroll up to word for word it) ….. Lmao, that was without a skit judging u literally said that her outside appearance did not agree with what is godly …. Even if u think u were being righteous and think ur judging of superficial outside things was only bc of how provocative it was and how God don't like that as if u know that ….. We were originally meant to be naked ! U judged admit it n at least admit it n justify it by saying u think it's a sin lol. God asks that we not judge but to only judge in a discretion way and study someone's character and actions and judge by fruit they produce (not clothes they wear, but actions and words they speak), in order to make sure we keep good company and not be mixed with godlessness or get hurt by thieves, ppl who want to hurt us physically or mentally or use us n spread gossip n judge n bare false witness ….. Their fruit is either light or darkness…. No human or their produce is always perfect though
February 26, 2020	@ 10:06 am
Sherry like your post to even try to talk to would just be a waste of time you have no clue of what the topics you tried to talk about even mean but I guess it sounded good to you but please do the rest of us a favor and and only read NON FICTION from now on you clueless human being
Janan L Matz
How rude. Get up and leave in the middle of a song? These people are supposed to be professional. It wouldn't kill them to set through it. Lot's of people like all kinds of music. It certainly changes my opinion of some "stars".
Country chick
What if he just had to pee?
Summer Butler
Snow flake millennials are protesting our great President Elect in the streets, while choir boys are publicly dressing down our future VP at their revisionist history plays and you have the audacity to call Alan Jackson rude. Are you serious?
Tyler Dudley
Alan Jackson is a man who stands up for authentic real country music. I don't believe it's rude to make a stand for something you believe in and against something that almost everyone else in the industry doesn't have the courage or power to do. If more people did what Alan did, country music wouldn't be so trendy today. People may like all kinds of music and that's fine but when you are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country music awards it might be a little "unprofessional" and "rude" to play pop songs.
God bless Alan Jackson!
He had every right to get up and walk out. Beyonce is NOT country music. She has a great voice but falls back on "look at me" tactics. I've never been impressed with her.
Robin Stripling
All I could think was I hope she has pants on.. If not the people in the front row was going to really see a show. For Carrie Underwood to be a Mom she need to dress I little better, that night she was dressed as if she just walk in off the streets looking a hooker!
Annie Clark Cole
This is a new song we wrote for Alan Jackson called "Where the hell did country go." Pull up Annie Clark Cole on FB and go to my timeline. Let us know what you think.
Alan Jackson is a badass, plain and simple. Don't even have to say anything else about it.
Stephanie Mitchell
November 9, 2016	@ 11:55 am
Good for him…..standing up for country music values and tradition!
Joe Finch
It's about time someone in country music remembered and had balls to stand up for real country music and not that crap they call country music today. I have stopped listening to country because I hate pop and it has no real feelings or heart felt knowledge of experience from the artist. Someone writes a song they put a pop beat to it then sell it to the artist who only wants the return from the millions they make then over charge for tickets and people call it country LIARS.
Janice Brooks
Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt tracks will be in my holiday rotation at Bus of Real Country. Speaking of Real Country hello from Albaqurque at the Western Music Association conference.
JC Eldredge
He should have walked out during Thomas Rhett or FGL or Kelsea Ballerini. Why make such a show of celebrating history, only to cram it in the first 8 minutes and then showcase every subpar artist there is with a full performance? They are doing far more to ruin music. Beyonce and the Chicks were a bad decision, but so was giving performance slots to these artists when there was so much talent just sitting in the audience.
100% agree. Beyonce/Dixie Chicks was bad, but at least in a vacuum, regardless of those artists social/political stances, they have talent. I mean, Beyonce, while I am no fan of her music, can actually sing. Kelsea Ballerini can barely sound competent vocally. FGL has always been terrible and Thomas Rhett is walking proof that some people just shouldn't repopulate the planet. The only good parts of the show were Stapleton/Yoakam, Church, and the opening segment. The rest was a disjointed mess, complete with Brad and Carrie's terrible jokes.
Man, I remember back in the early 90's Alan Jackson wasn't considered "real country."
Now the guy hung around long enough that he's a certified legend, and he's pulling bad ass stuff like this. I love him for it.
thehornet
I just cant believe people used to think Alan Jackson wasn't real country. When I listed to his music the guy is country through and through. No he does not sound like Willie and Waylon but country nonetheless. Not disagreeing with you by the way I just can understand how people would think artist like AJ and Travis Tritt weren't playing "real" country music back in the day. Both of those guys are studs.
I am a latecomer to the Alan Jackson fan club. I grew up on Hee-Haw, and Porter Wagoner, and Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. I never cared for Alan or even George Strait.
But they both won me over after a while.
I like to fancy Alan Jackson as "the everyman."
He's so honest, so average and so down to Earth that he's "the voice of the common people" more than any other singer.
And even though sometimes he's been a bit too fluffy, a bit too poppy, he's always balanced that out.
And hey, hey's done more fighting for Country Music than a lot of folks.
Same with me on both counts, Fuzzy.
I was listening to DAC, Willie Nelson, Waylon, Hank Williams, Bocephus, Jerry Jeff and Gary P. Nunn when AJ and George Strait were producing most of their work.
Glad I found both of them.
Lol did you just say Alan Jackson is too poppy…Give your head a shake.
Always real country. Not sure what '90s others were in. HE'S Bona fide.
I was stationed in the Nashville area when he was just getting radio play and he was always referred to as "real country". Maybe not everywhere, but certainly in Nashville. New tradionalist I think he was called.
Buck Wilder
I know of of point in his career that he was not traditional country.
Me too. He stays true to himself and country music.
Greatest man alive.
I totally called this! I was telling my dad before Beyonce performed that I hoped Alan Jackson just got up and left. I figured if anyone was gonna do it it would be him. I can't believe he actually did! So awesome.
Good for him. It's time people started standing up for country music and letting people like the dixie chicks and Beyonce who's who!
TX Music Jim
Much respect for AJ.
He's just so awesome
albertt
Smalltown Southern Man .
The real deal .
After all , he's the man who sang "Gone country" for people like Beyonce (20+ years before)
I don't think Beyonce should have been included at a country show. Still, it would've been amazing to see Alan Jackson walking out in the middle of garbage such as Jason Aldean's 2014 Burnin it Down performance. It's funny how those idiots who listen to country radio are so butt hurt with Beyonce's presence and you will probably see them turning up to eleven whenever fucking Vacation by Thomas the asshole Rhett comes on (disclaimer: not trying to bring up the whole idiotic racist thing)
Well, The country singers need to preform at the ET awards then. that ought to be a sight to see
Probably have a hard time finding any takers!!!! JUST SAYING!!!????
One of the biggest compliments I've ever received as an artist was comparisons to Mr. Jackson. Love his music and I've even done an Alan Jackson Impersonator show at one time. I guess he was saying by leaving " Don't Pop/Rock the Jukebox"
May 1, 2017	@ 8:25 am
No way! You should feel offended by being compared to the country music destroyer Alan Jackson. It was Alan Jackson who killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords such as moonlight, girls, and trucks. So Alan Jackson basically invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. This guy is a danger to real country music, and arguably the biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history. Trust me, one day it will be as clear as day that Alan Jackson is truly the Nickelback of country music; it will be his fate to go down as the next Nickelback, a laughing stock. He's nothing but a corporate puppet/sellout, and trust me, he will not be remembered. Alan Jackson is desecrating country music and its rich history. His "music" (if you choose to call it that) is far from country, let alone pop country. It's a weird mix of hip-hop and hair metal. If Alan Jackson is country, then Samsung is a restaurant. Enough said.
#AlanJacksonKilledCountry
Peri Jetton
STFU! That was the stupidest analogy I have ever heard. You obviously have not listened to MOST of his catalogs.#teamAJ
I hope he just had to go to the restroom. Walking out while a performer is on stage is just bad form.
Not when it is pure trash performing!!
Gypsy truck, Austell Ga.
hayda…..your a moron, AJ is country. I read sometime ago, AJ took his family
back down to Ga.from Nashville to raise his yougins country style. Now ,if that ain't country, I don't what is. The MAN is country at it's it's best, along
with the hiway men. And don't forget
The Gitar man, "Jerry Reed". He played
"The Snow Man", in Bandit.
"God bless m all"
Gypsy truck, Austell Ga., you are wrong! Alan Jackson is what destroyed country music. He's as country as Soulja Boy. It was Alan Jackson who killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords such as moonlight, girls, and trucks. So Alan Jackson basically invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. This guy is a danger to real country music, and arguably the biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history. Trust me, one day it will be as clear as day that Alan Jackson is truly the Nickelback of country music; it will be his fate to go down as the next Nickelback, a laughing stock. He's nothing but a corporate puppet/sellout, and trust me, he will not be remembered. Alan's "music" is nothing but corporate manufactured drivel, recorded and released solely for the purpose of desecrating country music and its rich history. If Alan Jackson is country, then so is Drake. Enough said.
Alan is a fuckin hero! Nothing but respect for this true country man!
Wrongo! Alan Jackson is as far from country music as you can get! For starters, Alan Jackson killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords such as moonlight, girls, and trucks. So Alan Jackson basically invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. This guy is a danger to real country music, and arguably the biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history. Trust me, one day it will be as clear as day that Alan Jackson is truly the Nickelback of country music; it will be his fate to go down as the next Nickelback, a laughing stock. He's nothing but a corporate puppet/sellout, and trust me, he will not be remembered. Alan's "music" is nothing but corporate manufactured noise that would make a deaf person cringe; Alan is desecrating country music and its rich history. If Alan Jackson is country, then Burger King is gourmet food. Enough said.
Ajax1972
You sound like you've got a chip on ya shoulder fella. Is it personal? Did alan sleep with your wife?
May 1, 2017	@ 1:50 pm
Well, for starters, Alan Jackson is why so many people hate country music. Listen to "Chattahoochee", "Country Boy", "It's Alright to be a Redneck", and "Where I Come From". Alan Jackson killed country by living up to and reinforcing negative country stereotypes in his music. Also, he made country music look ignorant, especially in his stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. I'll say it again, Alan Jackson is the Nickelback of country music.
Ericbilt
what an intelligent retort Ajax1972, sounds like something Alan Jackson might say…Cora, you are absolutely right.
God I really hope so!!
I'm butt hurt by what she/he said about AJ!
I believe Alan Jackson saw this performance for what it was: a controversial ratings grab. What better way to make headlines than to put Natalie the Mouth Maines on stage with a half-naked diva pop queen such as Beyoncé. It's a fact that the Dixie Chicks like to stir the pot and everyone involved knew they would be doing just that. Country Music is serious business for Alan Jackson and it's his life, love and passion. He has every right to remove himself from something that assaults his heart and sensibilities on such a deep level. #I'mwithhim
I respect the hell out of him for standing up for what he this right. I think things kike this is the reason why he still hasn't been inducted into the hall of fame.
Amen Brother…….I respect Alan so much…..wish others had the ——-to take a stand……wish Travis, Kenny and others had
Your racism knows no bounds.
walter perkins
Did he vote for trump also?
He needs to get over himself.
Weak ass commentary, predictable and inciteful. Yawn.
Why would anyone not vote for Trump! But that's purely a personal decision and nobody's business. On another note, I would love to know the executive's name who asked Beyoncé and Dixie Chicks to perform in the first place. Beyoncé could have been a mentor for young girls, but she decided to do trash music and dance like trash. I lost it for the Dixie Chicks years ago when they trashed President Bush like they did. Alan Jackson is Hall of Fame material for sure, and they should really scold harshly that executive. The crowd wanted COUNTRY music, not trash!
How can you say "a mentor to young girls" but in the same comment say vote for Trump. The worst mentor there is. When he has said racial & sexist remarks and he's running for POTUS! You make a lot of sense. NOT!
Who he voted for has nothing to do with it! He walked out on an act that was not Country,pure & Simple!
Marc Conley
I hope so I need to shake his hand for that as well
My upmost respect goes to Mr. Jackson. I grew up listening to him and he will forever be one of my most favorite country music artists. It's amazing how he stands up for real country and tells these pop douchebags how it is.
Disrespect for people is never something that should be celebrated. If Alan is angry at the CMA's for inviting her, ok, that's his right., and he has the right to express that publicly & to the CMA people. But they did invite her & the Dixie Chicks. Standing up during a performance is flat-out disrespectful to the performers.
*standing up and walking out (obviously standing up during a performance is totally fine :p)
"Disrespect for people is never something that should be celebrated."
I agree. That's why it's so refreshing to see Alan Jackson take a stand against the disrespect shown to many of country music's fans by booking Beyonce on the CMA Awards.
If he felt that strongly about it, he should not have attended. That would have been an appropriate way to "take a stand" about the booking. Instead, he disrespected the performer.
Remember, Beyonce wasn't announced as a performer until the afternoon of the CMA Awards. Jackson had already committed by that point.
That's a good point, I'd forgotten about that. That makes it less of a "FU" to a specific performer, although I still don't feel great about it. I mean, there's been room for Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Sam Hunt etc etc over the years…
I guess I just hate the "you're not welcome here" sentiment that was a lot of people's response, even if it wasn't coming from a racist place
Alan disrespected the performer. He could have pulled the plug on his performance. He could've made a statement as Tritt did. But instead of making a statement against the people who actually made the decisions, he chose to make it against a fellow performer.
Two wrongs don't make a right. The way to stand up for what you believe in isn't to disrespect somebody else.
Farmer Brian
I don't know that I would say it was disrespectful. We don't know if he just left to go to the men's room and came back or if he left all together. I reread Trigger'S article and it doesn't say one way or another. It just states that a guy who sat behind AJ saw him get up during the performance. I have a lot of respect for Alan because when he does make a stand, he does it with class.
After her Super Bowl performance I have no respect for her.
Anne Smith
seak05 did you hear Beyonce's performance at the Super Bowl. SHE had NO respect, and yet you think someone should have respect for her? ? IDIOT!
Why was it wrong this wasn't some multi type music performance last I knew that stuff she sings sure ain't country she should expected someone to stand up and walk out I wish I could shake his hand for doing this that's the best part of the show
Jackson is the real deal, and him walking out speaks greatly of his support of Traditional Country music. He certainly deserves a ton of additional respect for this, bravo!
Sam Cody
But…but…She's gone country…just look at them boots…
Billy Bob
I doubt Alan was trying to be disrespectful, necessarily. I don't think it's in his nature. Even when does rebellious things, he does it in a gentlemanly way. For example, when he rebelled against the CMAs with the "Choices" incident, it was purely of respect and loyalty to one of his musical heroes who he felt had been wronged.
My guess is Alan simply had little interest in the performance, and quietly took the opportunity to go visit the men's room.
Sheila GD
So happy that he walked out just wish more of them would have walked with him !!!What has happen to are country music ( so sad) we have lost it….
So proud of Alan for standing up for his beliefs!! We need more people to be like that!! A lot of the performers today claiming to be "country" singers had no business being at the CMA Awards, let alone someone like Beyoncé! But have always loved Alan Jackson!!
Good for Alan Jackson! He stood for his rights!!
That's the same time I switched the show off! No desire to hear any of the garbage Beyonce puts out, and not much more interested in hearing the Dixie Chicks either. What was the point?!?
Look alan Jackson is the real deal I dont like the Dixie cheeks and all the new singer's now they need to learn from him real country I love Alan Jackson I love all of his songs I would have done the same thing to said out of people who wonts to turn. Country in to pop and rap wtf this new singer's doing now like like bryne or Florida gearge line they need to learn something from him and Travis and gearge stait and all them old singer's so for all of them out there learn real country music and brade and Carrie them to so learn a thing or to from the legion of. Country music
Angelia Saucier
Beyonce is not country, never has been and never will be.
Neither is Alan Jackson, who killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. Alan Jackson is the truly the Nickelback of country music, and his music is total corporate manufactured fake redneck horseshit. Alan Jackson is as country as Nicki Minaj.
Stacy M
Nothing but the utmost respect for the man, the legend………Alan Jackson!!!
Grandma D
Really Allen? If you have to have every performance fit in your little "If your not like me….your not country" box… you need to quit judging and start expanding your boundaries. Although I do like traditional country…I know that if you can't think outside the box and welcome and embrace new ideas and forms of creativity and the talent of others…., you are shut down to being stuck and stagnant in your own ego and era. An artist who is confident, satisfied, and proud of their individual contribution to sharing their artistic talent, to their fans, should want nothing more than for future artists to enjoy the same. Ask Elvis and the Beatles….here's to change and exciting new horizons!
J S Tuvie
He had to listen to some Rap-Crap singers that call themselves "Country"! He walked out because those people weren't Country, and should never have been there. Grandma D, Watch the AMA Awards show if you like RAP CRAP. This was supposed to be a celebration of Country Music. It's hard to find any of those greats on radio. Most music awards shows these days have people like this Beyonce, and very few Rap Crap singers. I'm glad that Taylor Swift has moved on to sing with her own kind. Lots of luck "outside" of the Country Music box. You can have the Beatles and most of Elvis songs too.
Beyonce is not exciting new horizons Grandma D!!
Alan Jackson aunque soy Mexicana tu eres mi idolo y el mejor de la musica country
Alan Jackson has been my favorite singer my whole life and stuff like this is why. He's the man and a true champion of country music.
Nice try, bud. Do you not know that Alan Jackson is the man who killed country music? Alan Jackson killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords such as moonlight, girls, and trucks. So Alan Jackson basically invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. This guy is a danger to real country music, and arguably the biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history. Trust me, one day it will be as clear as day that Alan Jackson is truly the Nickelback of country music; it will be his fate to go down as the next Nickelback, a laughing stock. He's nothing but a corporate puppet/sellout, and trust me, he will not be remembered. If Alan Jackson is country, then France and Brazil are planets. Enough said.
Trolling much?
Julie Kennedy
good for him, why was she there anyway . she is a disgrace to woman let alone being close to country I almost vomtted
Bob Sterenberg
Alan had to go out to puke. I changed the channel just before he walked out. Sorry I missed his show
Of good taste. What are the Organizers of the show thinking. We love Country Music we are Country.
Next year they going to have Kiss?
HawkbitAlpha
Well, at least Kiss are actually competent musicians…
So what? I'm sure that's true of the best bar band in Bergen County, NJ, too. Without their costumes, make-up, and theatrics, they're just a decent rock band with some OK songs. And Beyoncé, though not my cup of tea at all, is certainly a competent singer and seems to be a dynamic performer.
Margaret McVay
Grandma D it is ALAN not ALLEN !!! He acted the perfect gentleman as always !!!
Beyonce is not country….plain and simple!
To me, we don't have enough people like Alan! Someone needed to take a stand against those who are not country for taking part in what was supposed to be an anniversary for country music and it has absolutely nothing to do with what color a person is. Non country acts like Beyonce already have the VMA awards, the BET awards, the Soul Train gathering as well as the majority of the American Music Awards and the Grammys too. Why did they have to invade a show that is meant for another musical format when forming another show could have been done instead if what they already have is not enough? And no, this isn't the first time that non country acts have taken part in this show, but right that is just it. When did one show without them become too much to ask for? And if being among non country acts is where the Dixie Chicks would rather be, its no skin off my back either when they made it as clear as crystal glass years ago that they have no respect for country music by doing nothing but trash one country act after another after another after another: Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, and Jason Aldean. In my opinion, if they can't show any respect, they shouldn't expect any in return and if they didn't want anyone else to exercise the freedom to dig out our two pennies all them years ago, they should have kept their own money in their pockets first. I hope that Alan left when Carrie Underwood, Kasey Musgraves, Kelsi Ballerini, and Maren Morris were on the stage too. They are who helped the Chicks turn the show into the roller coaster that it was. Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Alan/George, and Dwight/Chris were the high points.
God bless them and everyone else who stands for real country music always!!!
Holly in East Tennessee
I LOVE Alan Jackson. He is REVERED in my heart, almost to the point of he can do no wrong in my eyes. Not only for his music, his heart, his character, & his demeanor but his quiet, calm protesting of fake "Country" & defense of REAL Country. His loyalty & admiration for my all time hero, George Jones, never hurt either 😉 This is a man who I broke out of the hospital with double pneumonia at 14 because of just so wouldn't miss his concert. That's what makes what I'm about to say that much more disparaging.
WHY AJ?! Why them, why now? Okay, if The Dixie Chicks hadn't been there and/or if this was a one off performance for Country Music or if you'd walked off for everyone who didn't belong on a Country stage, I'd get it. I'd encourage it. I'd WANT you to do it (like I've wanted someone to do for so long). Why not any of the other pop singer performances over the years? Why not Florida Georgia Line or Luke Bryan ANYTIME, EVER? Why not when Miranda smashed the guitar? Why not any and EVERY time Taylor Swift performed or won? Why are 2 people I have great respect for (AJ & Travis), who've only criticized what's been going on sporadically at best, and who haven't criticized anything else from that show, protesting the performance that brought the Dixie Chicks (who, ironically, I've always maintained were the best thing to happen to Country Music since Alan Jackson) back to a Country stage for the first time in over 13 years? It just sucks that THIS is what they're choosing to speak up about
AJ as, Trigger has pointed out here at SCM many times, is one of the few guys who has regularly taken a public stand on the state of Country music . If in fact he did walk out as a protest , that shouldn't surprise anyone who knows AJ .
Way to go Alan Jackson, she didn't belong on the show.
Brett Dale
Yeppers. Big man of Campus, huh Alan. Hes the one that has the
most integrity??
As he walks out on the Dixie Chicks, one of the great groups in country music
history, because they did a song with Beyonce.
You know what a bigger stand would've been Mr Alan Jackson, when those jackasses
at country radio banned the Dixie Chicks, if you had of given a speech, saying "Im pulling my
songs from country radio until they start playing the Dixie Chicks again"
That would've been a great stand to take and that would've taken real courage.
But you kinda lack that.
But hey you never criticize your President huh?, well unless hes black.
But hey there's a white president now, so I guess we all have to go back to not
criticizing the President.
Well not until 2020 when Michelle Obama becomes President, then you can
criticize again.
Alan Jackson will still probably be moaning that real country music is not being played, real
being his stuff.
Some interesting points there with respect to the Dixie Chicks, especially the backlash in 2003. My guess is that he either agreed with it (e.g., like Travis Tritt and Ricky Skaggs) or wasn't about to jeapordize his career. Merle Haggard stood up against the backlash in no uncertain terms, as I recall.
The Dixie Chicks have some false notion that they are the Milennial version of Bob Dylan since they slammed President George Bush-which BTW destroyed their careers for 10 years. Now that they have found a generation who embraces their ult-left nonsense they again think they might become relevant. Is that all anyone can think of is black and white? Reverse racism is rampant. The are not Bob Dylan.
I agree Alan.. she was uncalled for .
I support Alan Jackson 100%.I don't think Beyonce should have been performing at a country music award show.This show is dedicated to thw men and women of country music.It should have stayed that way especially since it was 50 years of these country greats.I hated what I heard on stage which is why my remote flipped it to something else until they were all off the stage.Alan you and George Stait are the true country performers.The song you and him sang years ago together, Murder on Music Row summed it all up that night once again.Love you guys!
So much wrong in this comment. Do you not know that Alan Jackson is the man who killed country music? He killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords, so Alan Jackson pretty much invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts. This guy is a danger to real country music, and arguably the biggest disgrace to country music in its entire history. Alan Jackson is truly the Nickelback of country music; it will be his fate to go down as the next Nickelback. He's nothing but a corporate puppet/sellout, and trust me, he will not be remembered.
This just makes me appricate Alan even more!
ThatFireGuy13
Straight up class. He doesn't like the performance, so he simply just gets up. Doesn't talk about why he got up, he just keeps to himself. Sometimes the simple moves or gestures can have powerful effects.
Alan Jackson is daddy af
Goes to see if Alan Jackson walked out during Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor performing a POP song during the CMA awards. Oh he didnt? Must have been saving up his anger just for the right performer.
Alan Jackson wasn't at the 2014 CMA Awards. In fact I don't recall him being at many of the awards shows in the last half decade, and if he was, he likely wasn't sitting in the front row. That's the hubris of thinking he saved this protest for Beyonce. Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, and many others have been doing and saying these things for years. Similar protests have been going on in country music since the 70's. It is part of country music tradition.
Is Beyonce the CMAs? Does she represent the organization who invited her there? If he was protesting the assault on country music, why didnt he do it during his own performance, or in fact why did he not perform at all? He had several oppertunities to object but he chose to be disrespectful during her performance.
Again, for the probably the 5th or 6th time: Beyonce wasn't officially announced as a performer by the CMA's until roughly two hours before the start of the presentation, and we have no idea if Alan Jackson was informed of this even at that point. He probably was busy eating dinner, rehearsing, who knows what. The first he may have seen or heard that she was performing is when she came out on stage. Of course he chose to be disrespectful of Beyonce's performance. That was the point of walking out.
Where was Alan eating in a submarine? It's bullshit that he didnt know she was going to perform. It was announced before the show and everybody was talking about it. At least you admit that he was being disrespectful to her. Way to stand up against the country industry by disrespecting a woman who has no part of it! Real hero move.
You seem angry. I suggest you listen to some Alan Jackson to calm down.
Donna DAVIS
I was at the awards show and thought for the most part it was one of the best they have done. They could have left out The Dixie Chicks and the Beyonce butt rolling. I don't feel either of them have a place on that stage with such greats as Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, Reba, George Strait to name a few. They had an audience of talented well-deserved artists to grace that stage on the 50th Anniversary and instead had that nonsense on and cut Dolly Parton's speech short, for a lifetime of work does not seem very fair to me.
I'm confused. Isn't there always a pop cross over at these things? JT and Stapleton… Why is Beyonce performing at the CMA's being seen as SO terrible? I'd rather have it all country too but… this isn't anything new. Why all the hoopla?
Yes, there are always pop crossovers at these things … and they have always been railed against by traditional country fans and performers, including the Justin Timberlake performance. And to imply anything else is a lie, and is being used to accuse folks of racism and sexism, which is patently unfair to these people. In 1975 John Denver and Olivia Newton-John both won awards. Charlie Rich burned the envelope with John Denver's name in it. The wins inspired traditional country artists to have a meeting in the living room of George Jones' and Tammy Wynett's house and for ACE, or the Academy of Country Entertainers. People saying there were no protests against Justin Timberlake, Meghan Trainor and others are misrepresenting the truth. Racism and sexism are serious charges, and should not be levied against anyone, especially when the basis is distorted facts.
Scotty J
'Charlie Rich burned the envelope with John Denver's name in it'
This event has always struck me as bizarre in so many ways. I was very little when this occurred so I have no memory of it but when one goes back and listens to the music of Charlie Rich and John Denver I have hard time saying one is massively more country than the other. I mean 'Behind Closed Doors' is a great song but it isn't really that country sounding and the same goes for some of his other biggest hits.
Again I obviously wasn't aware of the inner working of the industry then but he always struck me as a very strange man to be the messenger there. Plus it was just plain rude as Denver wasn't even there in person to defend himself.
The point is that protests like this have been going on in country music for decades. Waylon Jennings didn't even show up to his own Hall of Fame induction under protest. The idea that what Alan Jackson did was somehow unprecedented is just not understanding the history of country music. It's not even unprecedented for Alan Jackson. That is why I started off this article with a run down of his protests, specifically at awards shows over the years.
Yeah, I totally agree I was just commenting that these things sometimes make strange bedfellows.
Please provide evidence on the extreme attacks from country fans and entertainers on Meghan Trainor and Justin Timberlake. I must of missed it or did the CMAs delete those too like they did with Beyonce?
Extreme attack?
Alan Jackson used the Beyonce performance as a good opportunity to go take a piss. He didn't come at her with a knife and a vial of acid. Good gosh.
"I must of missed it or did the CMAs delete those too like they did with Beyonce?"
…and now we know you're a member of the Beyhive. Go find a more constructive hobby.
I've been commenting here long before Beyonce was a twinkle in the CMAs eye. Nice try though. I didn't say Alan attacked Beyonce, the racist country fans did to a point where the CMAs tried to bleach her out of their mentions. Alan disrespected Beyonce. He didn't do anything to change the status quo of pop country. Pop country rules the charts, it rules the airwaves pop country acts sell tickets. That is what makes country fans attacks on Beyonce so glaringly obvious. I had to stop reading Travis's twitter when racist idiots were actually calling for segregation.
Alan's walk out did not send a message to the CMAs that pop acts aren't welcome. A good number of country performers are pop. The only lesson learned is don't invite another black popstar.
It was disrespectful to Beyonce. Imagine if George Strait did a Duet with Jamie Fox at a R&B or Hiphop award show, and snoop and other people walked out of his performance, can you imagine the racist crap that would be said here.
Looks like I spotted the Hillary supporter. It must be racism. God knows there can possibly be no other reason.
Thanks for the explanation Trigger.
Did anyone stop and think Maybe A.J. just had to go take a shit or pee lol!
Michelle petry
That was a waste of CMA airtime that real artist such as Alan Jackson, George Straight, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood just to name a few could have entertained viewer's. I have to say,it was one of the worst performances I have ever listened to and watched. After the first 3 minutes of them singing the same thing, I walked into the other room. 15 minutes of daddy says shoot was torture to listen to. A big tall 200 pound black lady in a see thru dress was a down right shame. I hope Alan Jackson was walking out on her. I have just one thing to say. Whomever decided that, that was Worthy of all that air time, should be replaced asap.
I love country music. I listen to rap/hip hop occasionally. I agree with Alan Jackson, I probably would have walked out, too. I love country music more. The concert with Alan Jackson and Brooks and Dunn at the Pepsi center was awesome!!!!!
George was right: There was "A Murder On Music Row". Her name was "Country Music"
Brandon W.
I'm surprised Beyoncé didn't goose step out to a black panther platoon like at the Super Bowl. She is a black supremacist. Take your Malcolm X circus somewhere else and leave country music alone.
I remember after it was announced last year that Alan Jackson and Cole Swindell would sing a duet together and the ACM awards, I joked on this site that I hoped Alan Jackson had one of his acts of rebellion planned and that he might fling Swindell off the stage and into the front row as soon as he started singing. Of course, there was no act of rebellion. He went along with it. I guess Alan's one to pick his shots.
Not sure why Country singers and their fans are so sensitive and nervous. If the music is a good as they say it is, surely it can withstand a little bit of Beyonce?
Hey, wait a minute…. 2012…
"Though he is not nominated for a Grammy (and has never won a Grammy) Alan Jackson will appear on this year's telecast, Feb. 27, to sing "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)." Jackson debuted his song Nov. 7 on the CMA awards show.
Jackson debuted his song Nov. 7 on the CMA awards show. Walter Miller produces both awards shows."
No, the right thing to say in my opinion is, if country is as good as they say it is, surely it can go without Beyonce or any other non country act having to come and make an appearance. Therefore, to me, whoever had the idea of having her come was pretty much saying that they have no faith in country music having the ability to stand on its own two feet without the help of someone from another popular musical format.
How are we to know what country music can do on its own if people from other musical formats are always going to have a presence?
God bless you and country music always!!!
Dean Smith
I turned the show off!!
James Mooney
Way to go Alan Jackson! You one of the best!
Stella Gilbert
Way to go Alan I'm with you 100% keep it Country. that's why it supposed to be about "THE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS" not POP MUSIC
Luckyoldsun
These people are professionals and stars. Alan Jackson has a lot more in common with Beyoncé than he does with you or me. Until a better, named source is provided–or A.J. has a chance to comment–I'm not going to believe that Alan walked out on Beyoncé to protest her appearance on the show.
Alan may sing about liking bologna sandwiches and plywood motorboats, but if he sits down with Beyoncé, they could probably share notes on their private planes and yachts.
I believe both Alan Jackson and Beyoncé are great artists. If he did not like the song, it is his opinion. I personally thought the performance was excellent. I am a long time fan of both Dixie Chicks and Beyoncé. Just like other artist in previous years, they bring an artist for a crossover performance, so I don't understand the problem. Music should be of choice, not race or genre. I am African American, I listen to all music. When it comes to the outfit, I have seen many artists in both R&B and Country dresses provocative such as Carrie Underwood, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and so on. Just like hip hop, r and b, and country, these music genres have featured Christian message in it words. So, I feel that everyone should stop the nonsense.
Greig Zimmerman
As for walking out on the CMA's, 90% of today's so called 'Country Music', in no way resembles country music from 50 years ago. Perhaps it should be retitled something else like New Age Country music.
It's not just Beyonces performance, which was hands down the most entertaining of the evening, but also Carrie Underwood and dozens of other 'Country Performers. What you think, if the song isn't about a pickup truck, or I've got mud on my boots, it's not a country song? It's nearly 2017, things have changed a lot since your career started. If you can't catch up maybe you should retire.
LVSUBMAN
I'm an OLD Texan, and has loved shit-kicking music my whole life; I mean down home stuff – fiddle, etc… That aside, I really enjoyed the Beyonce/Dixie Chicks performance. Great music; SEXY performer. Too bad about the narrow-mindedness of people who cannot open their minds to a variation of what they consider to be "country music", or even to spend six minutes listening to a performance that doesn't meet their standards for "country music". Hell, 90% of what is being passed off as "country music" today isn't even close to what I consider "real" country music to be. Neverthless, I still enjoyed Beyonce / Dixie Chicks. Hats off to the CMA for providing entertainment that I enjoyed the same I did the Carrie Underwood / Steven Tyler performance a while back. (That wasn't exactly "country music" either, but I really liked it.)
Tritt is bitter that so many have surpassed him. He is nothing compared to Beyonce.
http://tasteofcountry.com/travis-tritt-twitter-rant-beyonce-cma-awards-performance/
At least Chesney was kind to a guest.
Sabrina Medders
December 4, 2016	@ 12:50 pm
I would have walked out to…country music is country music..Buoyancy didn't belong..why couldn't the special guest be Loretta lynn.or dolly ..or Hank…..somene country..A pregidous black girl ..Really…all the country singers should of left…
Donna Wassen
The would be naked if they could
I think you should all wait to hear why he left instead of assuming. A lot of assuming and judgemental folks commenting.
The woman would be. Naked if they could
The woman would be naked if they could
And you are one of them. It is judgemental to call others judgemental. Hypocrite.
Did anyone ever think that if any of those so called women would they would go up on the stage nude??? Nothing wrong with Alan Jackson having dignity and respect??? Nothing wrong with him walking out??? Why wasn't Travis Tritt there??? I guess with the woman it's not who you know it's who you blow?????????
Allen Lansdown
Good for Allen Jackson ,tried of hearing about everyone being a racist . CMA can Kiss Off!
Good for Allen , stand for something or fall for anything , glad he has backbone
I hope he has a backbone. If you don't stand for something you fall for anything like Daniel said.
Allen Jackson is a disgrace.
It's not alright to be a red neck, and he started the brocountry disaster. Made it seem like it was ok to walk around without back bones. It's not ok.
He killed country music by dumbing it down (i.e., that stupid 9/11-exploiting song where he couldn't tell the difference between Iraq and Iran) and living up to stereotypes (i.e., "It's Alright to Be a Redneck", "Where I Come From", "Country Boy"). Also, not to mention that "Chattahoochee" is littered with bro-country buzzwords, so Alan Jackson pretty much invented bro-country. Additionally, considering Alan Jackson killed country, "Murder on Music Row" is basically the country version of Key and Peele's video Rap Album Confessions. And not to mention he covered Wiz Khalifa's "We Dem Boyz" and Akon's "Don't Matter" at his concerts
olderblackcoverboybrady1953
Maybe Trump made Alan Jackson leave the CMA Awards when Beyoncé performed.
What bothers me the most is how Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have stood on stage and made fun and mocked Taylor Swift. To my way of thinking they are so jealous of Taylor that they try to make her look bad and themselves good.I never did like bullies and smart asses or people who show their asses. Reba is another little smart ass, I can't stand that little red headed mouse.
This is an old thread, but I would like to point out something to the liberal moral worldlings who judge Christians because Christians judge. You don't believe the Bible, which is the Christian standard of truth. Actually it is God's standard of truth. God's Word says it is wicked and immoral to dress and act seductively, such as Beyonce does.
As for Christians judging, the Bible teaches us to judge sin and immorality. There is no 11th Commandment that says Thou shalt not judge. In the moral morass in the USA today, the liberals say it is wrong to judge anyone for doing anything. In their mixed up minds the only sin is to call sin sin. If you have an argument with this comment, take it up with Jesus, not me.
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This season, dahlias continue to be an extremely popular choice for brides. There is such a wide array of colors and flower style that makes them extremely appealing. Cascading bouquets have been at the top of my bride's request list, which I love because they make such a statement! They are challenging to make, but I love how that keeps me on my toes! I've also had lots of requests for large scale ceremony flowers that can be moved to the reception for repurposing!
Book our floral services at least 4 months in advance, but really, the sooner the better as our calendar really fills up quickly! I try not to do more than 3 weddings per weekend.
When a bride schedules a consult with me, we discuss all elements of their wedding day. They are encouraged to come to the farm because I have examples right at my fingertips, and they get a stroll through the gardens! I want my clients to feel like they are in good hands with someone who knows flowers. I happen to think (and not that I'm biased, of course) that flowers and decor are the most important aspect of the entire day and that it's necessary for the bride to feel reassured that these things are being well managed!
To date, my most favorite arrangement was the circular arbor for an inaugural debut at the Historic German House. It was challenging (which I always love) and I was able to use all of my spring tulips, ranunculus, allium, and more to make it a gorgeous spring garden feeling piece in a traditional auditorium setting! The biggest challenge within my business and growing my own flowers is Mother Nature!! She doesn't always cooperate and we are completely at her mercy! Timing is everything and no matter how well you plan what you are going to grow, she can throw a curveball and make you crazy! My favorite things to create are probably large scale installations. I love the challenge and the fact that I get to be really creative, especially with ceremony pieces such as arbors.
Head to our directory to get in touch with Jill and the team at Erie Way Flowers!


Babies are certain to develop a loving attachment to Nummy Buddies! Made of soothing texture and superior quality for children's newest companion. Ideal for small hands to grasp and snuggle with.
Great for monogramming and included in the price.


The original architectural features such as the brick walls, beams and high ceilings highlight the building`s past originally as a sugar refinery, built in 1850, and later in 1886 becoming the Ropeworks factory producing canvas and sail cloth as well as cordage, ropes and fishing nets. Converted to apartments in 2008 the original features of the building are an excellent backdrop to this apartment and would complement both modern and traditional furnishings.
Entering into the property is the welcoming reception hall which gives access to all rooms and benefits from a storage cupboard. The open plan lounge/ kitchen area is perfect for having guests over so you can entertain and cook at the same time, also benefiting from three circular windows with great views and ample space for dining table and chairs. The kitchen area is modern with a wide range of white high gloss units which are complimented by integrated oven, hob and hood.
Both bedrooms feature white walls, exposed brick and carpeted flooring. Completing this accommodation is the three piece bathroom.
Port Glasgow is currently undergoing an extensive development and investment, and is recognised as a popular investment location due to its close proximity to Glasgow Airport.


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Q: Как открыть определенную папку в проводнике kotlin? Мне бы хотелось открыть определенную папку в проводнике через мою программу на котлине. Эквивалент кода на питоне будет таким:
import os
path = "C:/Users"
path = os.path.realpath(path)
os.startfile(path)

A: Runtime.getRuntime().exec("cmd /c start C:\")

A: Вариант с использованием стандартного java.awt.Desktop.
import java.awt.Desktop
import java.io.File

fun main(args : Array<String>) {
    val file = File("c:\\")
    if (Desktop.isDesktopSupported()) {
        val desktop = Desktop.getDesktop()
        if (desktop.isSupported(Desktop.Action.OPEN)) {
            desktop.open(file)
        }
    }
}

Теоретически будет работать на всех платформах, что поддерживают действие OPEN и Desktop.

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Yonah Jeremy Bob is the Jerusalem Post's legal analyst (and more). His daily studies are broad, deep and clear as crystal, also for the legal layperson like me. I read him every day with much pleasure.
However,there is a problem with the very first sentence of his Friday supplement article RULE OF LAW: DECIDING THE PRIME MINISTER'S FATE: "One man will decide the fates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the current government and, perhaps, the country – Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit." This is not true. And I can prove it.
In the Israeli press, it is rarely mentioned that some lawyer or politician is honest, but Mandelblit is such a exceptional person. There seems to be no one with any reservation about his integrity.
If then this Attorney-General is square and fair, then he will have no say about the Prime-Minister's fate. How so?
Rather, the facts that will be unearthed in the investigations will determine if the PM will fall because of legal trouble or not. If the facts are horrendous, he will fall; if they are not, he will not.
Don't blame the Attorney-General and don't give him powers that he does not have.


Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source.
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. When the body can't use glucose for energy, it uses fat instead. When fats are broken down for energy, chemicals called ketones appear in the blood and urine. This is known as ketosis. When the body is in ketosis it is actively using fat stores as an energy source.
You do not have enough insulin in your blood.
If there simply isn't enough sugar available e.g. as a result of a low carbohydrate diet.
Using fat as an energy source is perfectly natural. For example, if you are fasting either by choice (on a diet) or you are stranded without food, the body needs to be able to use stored fat for energy. But the process is controlled by insulin.
A Ketogenic diet primarily works by lowering insulin levels, producing ketones and increasing fat burning. It is an effective weight loss diet that is now well supported by scientific evidence. Ketogenic diets can improve metabolic health by improving insulin function, reducing inflammation and promoting fat loss all of which greatly reduce the risk of or improve existing obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Rapid weight loss (10% weight reduction in approximately 40 days).
Ketones become a problem when you do not have enough insulin to control ketone production properly, such as with Type 1 diabetes. When too many ketones are produced too quickly they upset the delicate balance of the body's chemistry and can lead to a problem called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is dangerous, but the good news is that you can usually stop it from developing.
Who is at risk from ketoacidosis?
People who use insulin: illness and sometimes stress can make ketone levels rise.
Young children with diabetes: sometimes it can be hard to tell if the symptoms of rising ketones are from other childhood illnesses.
Pregnant women with diabetes: high ketone levels can affect the unborn baby, so pregnant women with diabetes need to take care.
Insulin pump users: if an insulin pump fails blood glucose and ketone levels can rise very quickly.


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politics News live History
GoldenNewsNg reports that Keyamo said the possibility of Peter Obi's entering the Aso Rock – Nigeria's presidential house – is like a camel passing through the eyes of a needle.
The Minister of State for Employment and Labour used the biblical allusion to illustrate Obi's chances in the next month's presidential election while reacting to news making round on social media.
A WhatsApp message had trended on social media, in which Keyamo was quoted to say the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu may lose the election because of the popularity and acceptance of Peter Obi by Nigeria masses. The message reportedly quoted Keyamo as saying the APC could have found a match for Peter Obi.
He said, "as zero hour approaches, some have resorted to lies and fake news to take them into Aso Rock. They say they want to reform the system, but they've sadly turned out to be fraudulent manipulators of images and quotes and the greatest abusers of the system in order to force a narrative.
"A certain quote making the rounds on social media where I purportedly said "We never saw Peter Obi coming, he took us all by surprise, the only mistake we made in APC bla bla " is fake news. OBI entering the Villa is like a carmel passing through the eye of a needle"

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them star Eddie Redmayne is returning to CBeebies Bedtime Stories next week in the second of his three stories he recorded.
In a sneak clip, the famous actor can be heard trying to decide whether he likes dressing up as a bird or a firefighter more. This is ahead of his reading of the famous 'The Dressing Up Dad' by Maudie Smith, illustrated by Paul Howard – the story of a fun-loving dad who loves to dress up.
In the book, Danny and his dad have great fun dressing up together, but when Dad becomes an ordinary dad for a day, Danny learns how important it is to be encouraged to be yourself.
Eddie will read the story next Wednesday 24th January at 6.50pm on CBeebies – set your reminders now.


Materials: Sterling Silver, Spiny Oyster, Turquoise, Black Onyx.
The pendant is about 1" in diameter; Various chains are available at extra cost - please contact us directly for more information at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.
Fox Pin/Pendant by Dawn Wallace $ 0.00 - This item has been sold.
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Bear Pendant Jimmy Poyer (Navajo) Materials: Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Mother of Pearl The bear is about 1" long; Various chains are available at extra cost - please contact us directly for more information at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.
Bear Pendant Jimmy Poyer (Navajo) Materials: Sterling Silver, Turquoise The bear is about 1" long; Various chains are available at extra cost - please contact us directly for more information at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.


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//  XCFCellIssuesContentsItem.h
//  XCF
//
//  Created by  Mac on 16/5/21.
//  Copyright © 2016年 dalpha. All rights reserved.
//

#import <Foundation/Foundation.h>

@class XCFAuthorItem;
@class XCFImageItem;
@interface XCFCellIssuesContentsItem : NSObject
/*** 2 */
/** 二级标题*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *title_2nd;
/** 一级标题*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *title_1st;

/** 4*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *whisper;

/***1 2 4 5 6 */
/** 图片*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) XCFImageItem *image;

/*** 5*/
/** 做过的人数*/
@property (nonatomic, assign) NSInteger n_cooked;
/** ???*/
@property (nonatomic, assign) NSInteger n_dishes;
/** 得分*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *score;
/** 菜谱ID*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *recipe_id;
/** 视频url*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *video_url;
/** 作者*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) XCFAuthorItem *author;

/*** 1 5*/
/** 描述*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *desc;
/** 标题*/
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *title;

/*************************************** 高度***************************************************/

@property (nonatomic, assign) NSInteger cellTemplate;

@property (assign, nonatomic) CGFloat cellHeight;

/**********************************************************************************************/
/**

 1 -> image desc title
 2 -> title_2nd title_1st image
 4 -> whisper image
 5 -> videourl author image title n_cooked n_dishes score recipe_id desc
 6 -> image

 */
@end

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Chief digital officer, Hudson Yards at Related Companies
Scott Evans joined Related in 2017 after serving as general manager of global digital commerce for Tory Burch, vice president of finance and operations for Ralph Lauren and SVP of operations at Sotheby's. In his current role, he is responsible for developing and implementing Hudson Yards' digital strategy. One of his projects at Hudson Yards is integrating the Salesforce CRM into Related's operations. Earlier in his career, he held various leadership positions at Sotheby's, Kozmo.com and United Parcel Service. Evans received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University with a focus on finance and technology.


Furniture shopping can be stressful. Let us help you from start to finish. We offer chat and email assistance to help you with online buying. Feel free to give us a call to speak with one of your sales staff or better yet stop by to see us in person and we'll help you every step of the way.


Landholders across the New England are being urged to take advantage of rebates now open for new, on-farm water infrastructure.
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said farmers can claim up to 25% of their costs from buying and installing new on-farm water infrastructure such as pipes, storages, pumps, de-silting dams and associated power supplies such as generators.
"When it does rain, and it will, we need the infrastructure on local properties and farms to support that new water," Mr Joyce said.
"Assistance for immediate drought relief is already being provided through a range of measures such as the Farm Household Allowance, drought money for local councils and extra funding for the free Rural Financial Counselling Service.
The funding assistance forms part of the $50 million On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme.
"It's important we support drought-affected farmers so they can manage their water and prepare for future droughts," Minister Littleproud said.
In November, the Federal Liberal and Nationals' Government committed a further $500 million to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund to identify and co-fund construction of new water infrastructure projects across regional Australia.
The Fund's expansion to more than $1 billion, as well as the existing $2 billion National Water Infrastructure Loan Facility program, means more than $3 billion is now available from the Federal Government to build new water infrastructure such as dams and provide greater social and economic opportunity for Australians.


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Pediatric Rheumatologist
Location: TEMPLE, Texas
Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center is looking for a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our team in Central Texas/Greater Austin Region. The experience, professionalism, commitment to patient care, and multidisciplinary nature of our caregivers, along with the resources that McLane Children's can offer in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, make our medical center unique.
Position Highlights
- Light call volume
- Opportunity to participate in lectures, grand rounds, research and quality improvement projects
- Mainly outpatient focused, with some inpatient rounding
- Opportunity to work with pediatric residents and medical students
- Appointment with Texas A&M College of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience
About McLane Children's Medical Center
Our five-story McLane Children's Specialty Clinic is located next to our free-standing Children's Hospital in Temple, Texas. The hospital features include 112 patient beds: 48 private medical/surgical rooms, 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms and a 24-hour, level II pediatric emergency department and verified trauma center equipped to deal with the most serious pediatric trauma cases. A level IV, 48 bed Neonatal ICU is located nearby on the main BSWMC, Temple campus.
About Baylor Scott & White Health's Central Texas Region
Our Central Texas region includes the Austin–Round Rock, Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Bryan–College Station, and Waco metropolitan areas. Our facilities include 12 hospitals, more than 1,200 beds, and over 60 regional, specialty and community clinics. Our flagship hospital, Scott & White Memorial, is consistently listed among the "Top 100 Hospitals" in America and is the main tertiary clinical education site for the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track-record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it's accepting a calling!
Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%
- 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
- CME reimbursement and paid time off
- Excellent Relocation Assistance packages
Contact: Magdalena.Catala@BSWHealth.org
Doctorate Degree in Medicine
Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty or board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
https://jobs.pedjobs.org/jobs/16117015/pediatric-rheumatologist


Maicon is expected to remain with Inter Milan this winter despite being linked with Manchester City.
The Brazil international defender's agent, Antonio Caliendo, has claimed that Inter rejected a £35million offer from a club last season and now with former Inter boss Roberto Mancini taking over at Eastlands, Maicon has quickly been linked with the English club.
But Caliendo says his client has 'excellent terms' with the Italian club and despite working so well with Mancini in the past, will not end up at the City of Manchester Stadium.
"This doesn't surprise me because Mancini knows Maicon like no other and together they did great things and won so much," he told fcinternews.it.
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Q: Secure web application without login/authentication module I have an web application that only is uses intern by employees. Is there a alternative to secure access to this web application without implement login/authentication module? I was thinking about a query parameter key, but it seems ugly.

A: You can use auth0 Passwordless. Auth0 purpose a web kit.
According to the documentation : Passwordless connections allow users to log in without the need to remember a password. Instead, users enter their mobile phone number or email address and receive a one-time code or link, which they can then use to log in.


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Q: sprite not rotating correctly (cocos2d) I have a turret on top of a tank base, both inside the same sprite sheet with frames correctly specified. When i build and run the project, I want the turret to rotate along the anchor point of the center of the tank. The turret is a child of the tank so that they will stay together when moving. However, when I try to rotate it, the turret seems to set its anchor point somewhere far off into the distance, like this:
This is my init:
- (id)initWithLayer:(HelloWorldLayer *)layer type:(int)type hp:(int)hp {

NSString *spriteFrameName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"tank%d_base.png", type];
if ((self = [super initWithSpriteFrameName:spriteFrameName])) {
    _layer = layer;
    _type = type;
    self.hp = hp;
    _turret = [CCSprite spriteWithSpriteFrameName:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"tank%d_turret.png", type]];
    _turret.anchorPoint = ccp(0.5, 0.25);
    [self scheduleUpdateWithPriority:-1];
    [self addChild:_turret];
     _turret.position = ccp(40, 50);
}

return self;
}

and I rotate the sprite here (I use a 360 degree shooting range)
- (void)shootToward:(CGPoint)targetPosition {

//CGPoint offset = ccpSub(targetPosition, self.position);
float x = abs(targetPosition.x) - self.position.x;
float y = abs(targetPosition.y) - self.position.y;
float angle;
float angleDegrees;
if (x < 0 && y > 0) {
    angle = atanf(y/x);
    angleDegrees = -CC_RADIANS_TO_DEGREES(angle) - 90;
}
else if (x < 0 && y < 0) {
    angle = atanf(y/x);
    angleDegrees = -CC_RADIANS_TO_DEGREES(angle) - 90;
}
else if (x > 0 && y < 0) {
    angle = atanf(y/x);
    angleDegrees = 90 - CC_RADIANS_TO_DEGREES(angle);
}
else if(x > 0 && y > 0) {
    angle = atanf(y/x);
    angleDegrees = 90 - CC_RADIANS_TO_DEGREES(angle);
}
switch (_layer.rotateInt) {
    case 0:
        angleDegrees = angleDegrees;
        break;
    case 1:
        angleDegrees = angleDegrees+ 180;
        break;
    case 2:
        angleDegrees = angleDegrees;
        break;
    case 3:
        angleDegrees = angleDegrees + 90;
        break;
    case 4:
        angleDegrees = angleDegrees - 90;
        break;
    default:
        break;
}

NSLog(@"%f",angleDegrees);
_turret.rotation = angleDegrees;

A: Hmm. The only thing that I think could be causing this is that the turret asset is not centered or has a lot of blank space. That said, I'd try playing with the anchor point of the  turret.

A: Since the turret is a child of the tank, this:
 _turret.position = ccp(40, 50);

offsets the turret by 40x50 away from the tank's origin (lower left corner of bounding box). Try settings the position so the turret is centered on the tank:
 _turret.position = ccp(tank.contentSize.width * tank.anchorPoint.x,
                        tank.contentSize.height * tank.anchorPoint.y);


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Johannesburg Int. Airport (South Africa) weather
Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 26 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Heavy showers changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: 05:29; Sunset: 19:04. UV: Very high;
Heavy showers changing to clear by nighttime.
Sunday 17 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 27 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 05:30; Sunset: 19:04. UV: Extreme;
Monday 18 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 24 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 05:31; Sunset: 19:04. UV: Very high;
Tuesday 19 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 25 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 05:32; Sunset: 19:04. UV: Extreme;
Overcast changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime.
Wednesday 20 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 27 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to light showers by late morning. Sunrise: 05:32; Sunset: 19:04. UV: Extreme;
Sunny changing to light showers by late morning.
Thursday 21 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 26 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 05:33; Sunset: 19:03. UV: Extreme;
Sunny intervals.
Friday 22 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 27 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 05:34; Sunset: 19:03. UV: Extreme;
Seven day forecast for Johannesburg Int. Airport
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Johannesburg Soccer City Stdm 17.1 miles
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Pretoria 28.1 miles
Witbank 62.8 miles
Rustenburg Royal Bafokeng Stdm 76.9 miles
Bethal 79.3 miles
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Q: return view is returning different data everybody, My code here is returning tasks that have more than 1 Tag and task tags are in $TagArray everything is working good in
return $TaskData;

but When I pass TaskData into view I get different results even get Tasks with one tag
return view ('task', compact('TaskData'));

My Code
$TaskData= Path::with(['pathtags' => function ($q) use ($TagArray) {
    $q->with(['Tasks' => function($q) use ($TagArray) {
        $q->has('tasktags', '=' , 2)->whereDoesntHave('tasktags',
            function ($query) use ($TagArray) {
                $query->whereNotIn('name', $TagArray);
            }
        )->with('tasktags');
    }]);
}])->first();