Luke Bryan Sorry For Comments He Made About ‘Outlaw Country’ Musicians
Luke Bryan is sorry for poorly-chosen remarks he made about so-called “Outlaw Country” music that had fans — and a few family members of at least one Outlaw Country star — seeing red, Fox News is reporting.
In an interview last week with Hits Daily Double, Bryan spoke about his songwriting process, and about how he writes lyrics about things he’s familiar with. For some reason, he chose to contrast his style with that of Outlaw Country musicians — like Waylon Jennings.
“I don’t do cocaine and run around. So I’m not going to sing outlaw country. I like to hunt, fish, ride around on my farm, build a big bonfire and drink some beers — and that’s what I sing about. It’s what I know. I don’t know about laying in the gutter, strung out on drugs. I don’t really want to do that.”
Those comments didn’t sit well with the family of Waylon Jennings, one of the early pioneers of Outlaw Country, and who has himself wrestled with cocaine problems. Jennings’ daughter-in-law, Kathy Pinkerman, wife of Waylon’s son, Buddy, had some choice words about Luke Bryan.
“You are a platinum, disrespecting, no singing, whining, grasping for media attention, a**hole.”
Bryan later went on Twitter to say that he’s sorry for his statements, and to clarify what he meant.
Hey guys I’ve been thinking about this all day, every now and then I feel I need to defend myself in this business. I did a great interview
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) July 10, 2015
with many topics discussed. It’s so frustrating that something negative has spun out of the story. I would never speak against any artist.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) July 10, 2015
It’s not my style. I consider Willie, Waylon and Merle musical heroes. I was trying to state what I was about and
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) July 10, 2015
where I come from with my music. It’s simple as that.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) July 10, 2015
Bryan even did one better, and personally called Waylon’s son, Shooter, to say he’s sorry for his poorly-chosen words. And it looks like Shooter has accepted the apology.
“Luke Bryan called my mom today to clarify that he would never disrespect my dad or me or any of us. He also asked for Buddy’s number to call Kathy. Whether or not he does, that takes a lot of guts. I misfired and said some things in the past about people, namely John Mayer. And I didn’t have the guts to apologize. So, that being said, that kinda won me over.”
Do you think Luke Bryan is truly sorry for his remarks, or is he just trying to cover his tracks?
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