Cody Jinks, Travis Tritt & More Join Clint Black on “This Old House”
On August 2nd, country fans received a treat they weren’t expecting when a song called “This Old House” appeared via streaming services led by country music legend Clint Black. A tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, it featured Clint leading Travis Tritt, Cody Jinks, Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker, and Steve Wariner singing their appreciation for country music’s most storied institution.
The song was an especially big honor for Cody Jinks to be considered in such company. That’s also why it was a shame that the song disappeared all of a sudden just a strangely as it arrived. That didn’t keep Clint Black—a long-time Opry member—from inviting Cody Jinks onto the Opry to make his debut on August 28th.
Now “This Old House” has been released again, and for good. Appearing ahead of a new live album from Clint called Still Killin’ Time due out November 8th, it’s one of two studio songs on the new record that were originally written for Clint’s landmark 1989 album Killin’ Time. The debut record ended up going triple platinum, and launched the two biggest songs in all of country in 1989 and 1990—“A Better Man” and “Nobody’s Home” respectively.
“Hayden [Nicholas] and I originally wrote this song for ‘Killin’ Time.’ 30 years & 8 special guests later, I am so proud of what we created to honor the Grand Ole Opry, and some of the proceeds will go to the Opry Trust Fund!” says Clint Black. “I’ve toyed with the idea of a live album for years. If ever there was a time for a ‘snapshot’ of our live performances, it would be the 30th anniversary of my first album release. To bring more nostalgia to the project, I dug up two songs we never recorded that were ‘in the stack’ of songs we wrote for ‘Killin’ Time.'”
The Opry Trust Fund began in 1965 with a mission to help those in the country music industry by offering financial assistance during a time of extraordinary need. This includes individuals who are or have been employed full time in a facet of the country music industry, i.e. performers, songwriters, publishers, radio personalities, and session musicians. The fund pays for medical bills, living expenses, utilities, and rent or mortgage.
Clint Black’s Still Killin’ Time will not include the same track list of Killin’ Time, but a more expansive look at his greatest hits along with the two new songs. There’s also a video that accompanies “This Ole House” that incorporates archival footage from the Opry.
“Filming the This Old House music video at the Grand Ole Opry was such a special experience and it’s such an honor to have so many great artists on this record,” says Clint Black. “The willingness of the Opry to open its archives and its doors to me for the making of the video is more than I could’ve dreamed … I am so honored to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry and honor our country music home with ‘This Old House.'”
Cody Jinks says of the video and song, “I’ve been waiting for this to be released. What an honor to be asked by Clint Black to be a part of this song. The attention to detail in the video is nothing less than impressive. Watch two or three times to catch everything.”
Clint Black’s Still Killing Time Track List:
1. This Old House
2. No One Here For Me
3. Killin’ Time (Live)
4. A Better Man (Live)
5. Walkin’ Away (Live)
6. Summer’s Comin’ (Live)
7. Tuckered Out (Live)
8. A Good Run of Bad Luck (Live)
9. Like the Rain (Live)
10. Nothin’ but the Taillights (Live)
November 1, 2019 @ 6:53 pm
This was pretty neat. Glad to see Clint Black getting some attention again. I always thought it was a shame that he went from being one of the most popular artists during the “Class of 89” era to being almost forgotten (except for his loyal fans and 90’s country fans) by the mid 00’s up to now. I know some think he didn’t live up to the promise of his first few albums, but he’s still way better than almost anything on the radio today. I was also glad to see Steve Wariner on here, too. Another artist that doesn’t get the credit he deserves, imo. Seeing them together again reminds me of their 2000 hit, “Been There.” Still one of my jams today!
November 1, 2019 @ 7:46 pm
Okay, cool. Good for them.
Can we talk about Kane Brown now? Don’t you know that his daughter was just born a couple day ago? Can we talk about that? You know, stuff people ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT, instead of these guys? I have never heard of Cody Jinks, Travis Tritt, or Clint Black. But I have heard of Kane Brown. Everyone’s heard of Kane Brown. In order to remain relevant, you need to talk about people who are actually well known, or else this “blog” is going to the gutter. 5 years from now, you will only have 5 readers if you don’t talk about the people that MATTER!
November 1, 2019 @ 8:03 pm
Cody Jinks had the number 1 albums 2 weeks in row, so I guess you could say he’s pretty relevant.
November 1, 2019 @ 8:31 pm
This has to be the most blatant troll comment I have ever seen
November 1, 2019 @ 8:57 pm
It’s definitely parody. I mean, it has to be,
November 1, 2019 @ 9:02 pm
I think so but man its borderline on how Kane Brown fans actually post it could be real
November 2, 2019 @ 6:37 am
I’m supposed to care that this Brown guy’s wife had a baby? Maybe I’m missing something here.
November 2, 2019 @ 9:15 am
Cody Jinks had the number one album right now….Clint Black is a legend.
….Might wanna listen to real country
November 3, 2019 @ 1:27 am
You don’t know who Travis Tritt is?? You do know that Travis Tritt sold about 10 times the albums that putrid Kane Brown has sold, right?
November 3, 2019 @ 6:14 am
This blog is called SAVING Country Music and Kane Brown is no way in hell Saving Country Music or is he a country artist. If you do not know who Cody Jinks, Travis Tritt, and Clint Black are, you do not know Country Music. Please take some time to read more articles on this site to learn and enrich yourself on who and what is Country. Listen to videos posted. Enrich your life with true country music, not the pop crap that is coming from KB.
November 3, 2019 @ 7:14 am
Who is this person? Have Russian troll bots invaded Tigger’s world?
November 3, 2019 @ 8:27 am
This has to be satire. Right? Whoever this person is, they’re having a laugh.
November 1, 2019 @ 8:09 pm
I hope Michael Ray gets to make an actual country record at some point. Great voice, and he seems to actuallu have the appreciation for tradition that other pop country artists claim for brownie points
November 1, 2019 @ 9:01 pm
Man I remember when this got leaked in august and I sent it to a bunch of friends and by the time they tried to check it out it was gone. It’s a great song and awesome ensemble
November 1, 2019 @ 9:12 pm
It has to be a joke. Not all that funny, but whatever.
November 1, 2019 @ 10:05 pm
I thought in my 67 yrs on this planet I had heard it all. But alas to my surprise I am once again in utter amazement. Kane (I wish I was country) Brown relevent? To what? His one real fan that’s what!
November 1, 2019 @ 11:17 pm
Not bad, but I’ll still take Conway’s “Grandest Lady.”
November 1, 2019 @ 11:43 pm
good for clint black for helming this .
but the song is a sleeper …….compare it to someting like ‘ who’s gonna fill their shoes ‘ and its ….well ……there IS no comparison . this is a weak , weak song and so are the performances by everyone but perhaps sara evans .
and why isn’t vince gill in this ?…….I believe he was cloned to make sure there’s enough of him to be involved with every single Opry-related event , show , video , recording and live performance ….when he’s not guest -coaching the predators or interviewing with ken burns …or touring with his little eagles band thing , of course .
anyway ….thumbs up for clint , thumbs WAY down for this song .
November 2, 2019 @ 6:16 am
You might feel different about Vince “touring with his little eagles band thing”, if you have a chance to catch it live.
Not being negative about your comment, but that concert is riveting.
A lot of powerhouse talent, & young Deacon.
November 2, 2019 @ 7:34 am
I’d give my firstborn to see vince with the eagles …or with lyle ……or by himself .I’m sure the eagles show was INCREDIBLE ….vince was THE right choice for so many reasons …….
November 2, 2019 @ 9:34 am
I Totally agree.
Was very Blessed to have been called by my friend Linda, who told me i WAS going to get my a** to Cleveland, because she had 2 tickets for the Oct. 2018 show.
My hysband died very unexpectedly Labor Day Sunday ’18. Was Beyond shattered & broken.
Tears pouring down my face most of the concert, and i didn’t give a shi*. Was just trying to live and breathe and get to the next minute.
Best. Concert. Ever.
And know i have said this before, but we were all cheering young Deacon on, like crazy
November 2, 2019 @ 10:01 am
Are you complaining that the song IS a sleeper? Because I think that’s exactly what they intended it to be. Cuddle up with your nostalgia, a blankie and a cup of hot chocolate, and feel the warmth and safety.
November 2, 2019 @ 6:14 am
I prefer the other song about the Opry that Tritt is featured on.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3awOsKq89mc
November 3, 2019 @ 1:02 pm
Now THAT’S a deep cut. It’s too bad Daron Norwood’s first album (that one) isn’t available for streaming, I’d be playing it all the time.
November 2, 2019 @ 6:17 am
Every time I see a pic of Keith Whitley it’s like looking at a relative who’s passed away. It’s missing that person and the potential for what their life would have, should have and could have been. I know greats have come before and after Keith but to me he will always be the epicenter of country music. Ps….Sara Evans debut album is a great great album.
November 2, 2019 @ 7:43 am
what’s almost as sad as losing whitely is that there are so many other great COUNTRY singers STILL ALIVE that ‘country’ radio systematically ignores in favour of people who just CANNOT sing it . in all likelihood whitely would have been one of the ignored had he come along in these times .
November 2, 2019 @ 6:36 am
Wow! 30 years? I must be getting old! Great song and video btw!
I wonder how he chose the “guest performers”. They all did the song justice.
November 2, 2019 @ 10:13 am
I like the sentiment but I’m not crazy about the song. And it was written around the same time “This Old House” by SKB was written. Hopefully a coincidence.
My favorite Opry song is “The Grand Ole Opry” that was written by Bobby Tomberlin (maybe one or two others, I can’t remember) Its just so much stronger lyrically. First verse is…
I was born on one November night, back in 1925.
Millions would invite me in to their living room like some old friend.
I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I crossed the radio waves.
I was introduced by George D. Hayes.
He said, “Let her go boys,” and the fiddles played.
November 2, 2019 @ 10:36 am
And while Clint released this little country gem, Clay Walker dropped a cringeworthy bro-country single called little miss whiskey that sounds like recycled Jason Aldean garbage.Why can’t all these 90’s acts stick to their guns and what made them great in the first place like Clint is doing rather than chasing shitty trends? I hope this old house does well, hopefully it will since there’s huge celebrity power on it. Also, can we talk about how good it is to have Travis Tritt back? I wish he would come back with an album so bad.
November 2, 2019 @ 9:51 pm
Conway managed to infuse his song with some sort of tension–and didn’t need anyone else’s help to sing it. And he had that Harley Race hair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpGBgcjfY2U
November 3, 2019 @ 7:19 am
I agree that the best part of the song is whose singing on it. The song itself is just okay. I’m one that loved early Clint Black but thought his songwriting tapered off. Still, at least Sam Hunt ain’t on it. Thanks for the write up Trigger.
November 3, 2019 @ 10:40 am
Like the Rain was one of the first country songs I ever heard and it actually got me interested in the genre. I’m actually glad there is finally a live version of the song. I wonder how it will sound.
November 4, 2019 @ 11:42 am
Never thought I’d see the day where Cody Jinks and Dierks Bentley are on the same song. Very cool