The guys in Cross Canadian Ragweed have been nothing but nice to me whenever I have had the chance to meet and talk with them. They always greet me with a hug and a kind word and its greatly appreciated! As far as their music goes, well what else can you say but WOW! These guys are passionate about what they do and it really shows. Their live show is one of the best I've seen. Working in a radio station, I hear lots of music and believe me when I say there is nothing that compares to what's going on right now in the Oklahoma/Texas music scene! Bands like Cross Canadian Ragweed make music that's worth listening to and believing in and I'm thankful for that!!

I had the pleasure of meeting Cody and the guys(wives and girfriends) at the Gypsy tea room a couple of weeks ago while performing with Roger Creager.If you only knew their story,like they described it to me;believe me you would appreciate them and their music even more.Cody, his wife and the rest of the guys were great,professional and humerous all wrapped up in one..And boy can they play it brother,what a show that night...It was a honor meeting you fellas,and God bless all you guys...as far as the pork that has lit it up as of late,nobody cares what you write,nobody cares what you think,and I sure as HELL have given you too much ink already..

I’d like to thank Hambone. Because of your posting, the fire for Cross Canadian Ragweed is burning stronger than ever. Just check out the responses to your message. I wear a pendant around my neck that says “believe.” Folks ask me all the time what it means. It depends. I believe in people that have passion. I believe in folks that speak and act from their souls. I believe hope and faith are the keys to happiness. And I believe, as do the many others represented by the responses posted here, that Cross Canadian Ragweed and the entire Ragweed family represent all of the above. They are kind, generous, giving and forgiving. They are honest, soulful individuals that have deep roots in faith and character and they refuse to backdown from what they hold true to their hearts. Not to mention, they are talented as $%#@! It’s a shame you didn’t catch that when you “partied” with them. But I feel certain we all can help you with your wavering “loyalty” to their music. Hell yeah, trade it in - and try for a life this time. CCR’s music is the icing, the decoration...the extras that make this cake of life so much sweeter. But the people...Randy, Ashley, Jeremy, Jennifer, Grady, Robin, Cody AND Shannon are the ingredients that make it work...and you, my friend, missed dessert call. In fact, you’ve missed the whole point of music. Glass houses, brother...Just another tip for ya - ix-nay on the ambone-hay. CCR fans are everywhere...and, well, we’re pretty good at sniffing out pork.

I really hate to jump on this CCR "bandwagon" just to defend their honor because of ONE (!) bad reviewer, but I feel compelled to do so. Having watched Cody for the past 5 or 6 years, I can tell you that he has evolved so much as a musician, you can't help but respect him. And that's just for his music. He never forgets my name, always takes the time to say hello and possibly take a jager shot or two and no matter how busy he is, he always has a smile on his face! I don't think it's for show or that he is constantly "performing"; it is just who he is. And to quote someone earlier (although I can't remember who), "who can say anything bad about Grady?" I haven't known him as long as I have Cody and yet he still has his arms open for a hug, a smile on his face and the "I love what I do" attitude. And really, these guys are Oklahoma Red Dirt Music.... I LOVE you guys!

The guys are the best. There music is great and their performance is just as good. They seem to be really down to earth people, who actually care about what their fans have to say. Thanks guys for the great shows!

Red dirt/Texas music, maybe a little of both. You guys aren't from Texas, but you got here as quick as you could...All but Cody that is, I haven't figured that out yet. Nonetheless, origin or state of residence is a non-issue; great music is. When speaking of great music, CCR has it. I have heard many up and comers, including the now bigger than his own ass, Pat green when he was a no body in Lubbock (yes, I am old) and there is only one rising star that I have caught that compares. The music is original and the shows are electric. Bust out the plastic, buy a CD, and familiarize yourself with their music. After this, all you will need to do is wait for them to show at a venue near you, or be like me and travel to the coolest bar you can find them at...you won't be disappointed, and your feet will hurt.

I just read all the hype about this "hambone" character and i'm baffled at how he could think such things. I, too, have met cody and was quite impressed with his character. HWY 377, i'm sure, will be just as great as all his music in the past has been. be sure and pay attention to his song about the wreck he was in, too. i know it means a lot to him.

Why does everyone keep referring to CCR, Boland/Stragglers, and Great Divide as "Texas Music"? This is Oklahoma RED DIRT music, people. And the best stuff there is. (Add Red Dirt Rangers, Bob Childers, Tom Skinner, Stoney LaRue, and the now-defunct Medicine Show, as well)

THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH STARS IN THE WORLD TO EVEN RATE CCR OR JASON BOLAND, IF I WERE TO GRAB A STAR FOR EACH TIME THEY'VE GONE OUT OF THEIR WAY TO GIVE ME A HUG, SAY HI, AND JUST MAKE ME SMILE I'D HAVE THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE IN THE PALM OF MY HAND... CODY CANADA~ YOU KNOW YOU ROCK AND YOU'VE NEVER BEEN ANYTHING BUT A FRIEND TO ME... JUST LIKE MIKE MCCLURE WOULD SAY,, DON'T GO CHANGING JUST TO TRY TO PLEASE SOMEONE, PLEASE YOURSELF.. AND BELIEVE ME US FANS ARE SATISFIED AND ALWAYS WILL BE.. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH... CODY, GRADY, RANDY,AND JEREMY HAVE SHARED THEIR HEART AND SPIRIT WITH US, AND WE ARE THE LUCKY ONES,, THANKS TO SHANNON AND THE OTHER WIVES FOR LETTING THEM FOLLOW THEIR DREAM....... AND HAMBONE YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE, CODY WILL NEVER FALL OFF HIS HIGH WIRE, CUTTING HIM DOWN MIGHT MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER, BUT IT MAKES YOU LOOK HORRIBLE, REMEMBER,, YOU WILL GET TREATED BY THE WAY YOU TREAT OTHERS... AND WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.... ROMY

Ok, apparently someone doesn't know what real Texas Music is. Hambone?? The only thing that Hambone does have right is that he said Boland was a good song writer and that he is. Not only can these guys play awesome music, I can honestly say they are all great guys with unique personalities. From my personal experience of CCR, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, and Roger Creager you couldn’t ask for any nicer guys around. They always take the time to talk to you or listen to your requests. So as for as I am concern, Hambone give the music to someone worthy of it and that is defiantly not you. Cody and Grady blow Hambone off because ya’ll are better then he is. Keep up the great work and know that you do have fans out here. P.S. I am looking forward to the new CD.