These are what we call the 'YMMV items.' Things that some people find in this work. We call them 'your mileage might vary' because not everyone sees these things in the same way. This starts discussions in the trope lists, a thing we don't want. Please use the discussion page if you'd like to discuss any of these items.
Many country music fans are unaware that "Mercury Blues" is a pop standard from 1949...
...or that "Summertime Blues" was recorded by several artists, including original singer Eddie Cochran and The Who.
"Song for the Life" was first recorded by its writer, Rodney Crowell, and had been recorded by several other acts.
"Tall, Tall Trees" was written by George Jones and Roger Miller, both of whom recorded it in the sixties.
"Little Bitty," written by Tom T. Hall, was originally recorded by him as well.
His version of "Who's Cheatin' Who" is far more well-known than Charly McClain's original.
Crowning Moment of Awesome: The academy had invited legendary country singer George Jones to perform his Grammy-award winning song "Choices" during the show, but only an abridged version right before a commercial break. Outraged at what he perceived to be an act of disrespect against a traditional country music singer, Jackson stopped halfway during his own performance and begin playing "Choices" in protest.
Crowning Music of Awesome: "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)", often considered one of the most truly moving and emotional songs written in response to 9/11. This song won the Grammy for Best Country Song for a reason. It also was named #1 on CMT's Top 100 lists for both "Television Moments" and "Songs of the Decade" (2000s).
Also "Drive (For Daddy Gene)", released right after it, a musical Crowning Moment of Heartwarming in tribute to his father and his daughters.
Ending Fatigue: He has a tendency to over-write at times:
"I Still Like Bologna" has a third verse that doesn't really add anything to the song. Four verses is just a little too much.
"Long Way to Go" repeats the chorus about four times at the end.
Misaimed Fandom: Although it's blatantly a Take That to pop singers who cross over to country, "Gone Country" is often interpreted as a celebration of the genre.
"Where I Come From" contains some real gems: "turnpike"/"midnight," "Ventura"/"finger," "dinner"/"soprano," "Kentucky"/"thunder" and "Tulsa"/"salsa".
"Ice" and "about" in "Good Time".
"Ashpalt" and "red dirt" in "Country Boy".
Tear Jerker: "Where Were You" as mentioned above. There's also "Monday Morning Church", where a man is so upset by his religious wife dying that he can hardly even look at her Bible or talk to God.
"Sissy's Song", which he wrote as a tribute to his long-time housekeeper after she died suddenly.
