Although I am a fan of John Schneider, I can't ignore the fact that his new single - The Promise - is pretty much a failure as far as musical compositions go.
The preachy lyrics are a little heavy-handed (poorly written) too.
Today, John performed the uninspiring tune on Mike Huckabee's Show (while the politician cum talk-show-host played the guitar).
No, Mike!
It is highly doubtful that the new recording will become a great "American song".
Schneider became a born-again Christian years ago because of chance meeting with Johnny Cash.
While filming "Stagecoach", the Country & Western star invited John to bunk at the Cash home.
The former Dukes of Hazzard star confessed that Cash was able to open the door to Christianity for John because Johnny was not all sweetness and light.
Christians, John joked, tend to be all sickly sweet.
"I liked the fact that Johnny was rough."
It's not suprising that Johnny Cash became a born again Christian.
The legendary performer fought alcholism all his life - and in the process - undoubtedly was involved in one or two twelve-step programs over the years.
Because sacred (practical) passages of the Bible are woven into AA programs, it was a given he'd cross paths with the Lord.
Schneider - The triple-threat (John sings, dances, and acts) - prefers to known as a musician.
"I like to say I am a singer who acts."
I expect fans are still turned on by his rich masculine voice and his rugged looks.
If anything is "All American" , it is the persona of John Schneider.
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