So after such a great Monday Night of live music with Corey Kent and HunterGirl at The WQMX Think Pink Party at Knight Stage in Akron.  I find myself at a crossroads.  Recently Randy Travis, “got his voice back”.  It is an AI Generated Vocal based off of another person singing under the AI like Randy.   The new song is called, “Where That Came From”.   CBS did a morning special a few weekends ago. 

Now trust me, I love Randy Travis.  My grandma wore out a couple of his records while I listened and sang along with both of them.   After Randy’s stroke, I do not want to take away his livelihood and happiness in any shape, form or fashion.  I just don’t want to open up the AI Door. (I realize it is out there.)

After watching all these artists playing live, putting their heart and soul into a song/album or writing and performing.  I think this crop of artists are really trying to return to more traditonal sound.  Most are trying to protect their art from AI, protecting their paychecks, the lifestyle they love and their Voice-Image and likeness.  
The Country Fest Artist – Lainey Wilson addressed Congress about the AI topic. Here is the article. 

As I said, it was an amazing night with Corey Kent and HunterGirl at the WQMX Think Pink Party Monday Night…  Corey at one point to HunterGirl after her song “Ain’t About You”…  Corey Kent said “In 2024, it is amazing that a song draws out emotion that is believable…  I believed every word you just sang… that is a great song.”  That line stuck with me. 

To me,  the world is imperfect, it has flaws and charm.  Music is the ultimate proof that there can be perfect imperfections.  I love live music, i love country music.  The artist(s) presentation and the fan’s interpretation are the only things that count.  And it could all be different everytime it is performed. There is a time and place for AI Generated Material… JUST NOT IN MY MUSIC!!!