Soon after Nickelback became an over played worldwide radio sensation we saw a wave of “Nickelback” like bands. Default. Theory Of A Dead Man. Those two specifically Chad worked directly with and helped get them some exposure by either assisting with some song writing or bringing them out on tour with them. The ties to these bands were so strong, we soon heard people referring to them as Theory Of A Nickelback, Theory A Chad Man or even the Default Theory Of Nickelback.
Dallas Smith from Default was the first from this group to make the jump to country, recently nominated for a couple Canadian Country Music Awards. He's now been followed down that country road. This past week Theory Of A Deadman released their latest CD "Savages" and not only does the album feature a guest appearance by Joe Don Rooney from Rascal Flatts, but the track he’s on is a full fledged Country song. Don’t believe me? Check it out.
Could this be Theory Of A Deadman testing the waters? And what is Chad thinking now that all of his ‘mini-me’ bands are going country? It may not happen in 2014 but Nickelback or at least Chad going country is going to happen.
(Note: I feel it is important to say that not one word of this blog was intended as a slam or stab at Nickelback, Default, Dallas Smith or Theory Of A Deadman. I don't think any of these artists suck or produce bad music. The reason why I know Dallas Smith and Theory Of A Deadman are doing the country thing is because I’ve bought their latest CDs and can actually admit to liking them…yes, even the country stuff)
Original 2014 Prediction below
Chad Kroger and/or Nickelback Will Go Country – I’ve been predicting this one for a while now and I think if we see anything come out from Nickelback or Chad Kroger in 2014 it will be leaning a lot more towards the Country genre. In fact, I’m willing to BET
that if Chad releases a solo album it will for sure be a country album. Chad knows that the natural progression for a large portion of his audience is to start gravitating towards country music. He’s already been testing the water, having worked with Mutt Lange and even covering some Country staples during Nickelback’s life shows. Dallas Smith from Default has successfully made the jump, Darius Rucker from Hootie & The Blow Fish, even Dave Grohl produced Zack Brown’s new album and even played drums with him at the Country Music Awards. The door is open Chad, put on your cowboy boots, grabbed a hat and embrace your country Alberta roots.
that if Chad releases a solo album it will for sure be a country album. Chad knows that the natural progression for a large portion of his audience is to start gravitating towards country music. He’s already been testing the water, having worked with Mutt Lange and even covering some Country staples during Nickelback’s life shows. Dallas Smith from Default has successfully made the jump, Darius Rucker from Hootie & The Blow Fish, even Dave Grohl produced Zack Brown’s new album and even played drums with him at the Country Music Awards. The door is open Chad, put on your cowboy boots, grabbed a hat and embrace your country Alberta roots.
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