Post by Garland on Jan 31, 2023 8:58:11 GMT -5
A Special Note from “Trigger”
Hello World,
I’ve got some big news, at least for those who may care.
First let me say how incredibly appreciative I am to you, the Saving Country Music reader, for allowing me to be able to write about music for a living as a primary occupation. It is a dream come true, an incredible privilege, and something that I most certainly do not take for granted.
I am very aware as I log in each morning that many of you are starting much more meaningful, and much more difficult occupations as I pursue an elective way of living that allows me to listen to music all day. For this, I am deeply grateful, and probably don’t communicate this enough.
As long-time readers know, I have always refused to operate a merch shop for Saving Country Music. The independent country revolution is very much funded off of T-shirts, koozies, and hoodies. It’s what helps get your favorite artists down the road. I’ve never wanted to compete with those artists by offering my own merch for sale.
I’ve also staunchly refused to implement a subscription, Patreon, or paywall approach to the website that may actively or inadvertently take music dollars out of the hands of music creators, and will limit who can benefit from Saving Country Music’s content. I want to be a facilitator for people to find music that will enrich their lives while supporting the artistry of independent performers, not to be a middle man skimming a transactional share out of the process.
I’ve got some big news, at least for those who may care.
First let me say how incredibly appreciative I am to you, the Saving Country Music reader, for allowing me to be able to write about music for a living as a primary occupation. It is a dream come true, an incredible privilege, and something that I most certainly do not take for granted.
I am very aware as I log in each morning that many of you are starting much more meaningful, and much more difficult occupations as I pursue an elective way of living that allows me to listen to music all day. For this, I am deeply grateful, and probably don’t communicate this enough.
As long-time readers know, I have always refused to operate a merch shop for Saving Country Music. The independent country revolution is very much funded off of T-shirts, koozies, and hoodies. It’s what helps get your favorite artists down the road. I’ve never wanted to compete with those artists by offering my own merch for sale.
I’ve also staunchly refused to implement a subscription, Patreon, or paywall approach to the website that may actively or inadvertently take music dollars out of the hands of music creators, and will limit who can benefit from Saving Country Music’s content. I want to be a facilitator for people to find music that will enrich their lives while supporting the artistry of independent performers, not to be a middle man skimming a transactional share out of the process.