1. The Dollar
2. Flying Silver Eagle
3. She's All Lady
4. Ray Ray's Juke Joint - Jamey Johnson, Edwards, James
5. My Saving Grace
6. Redneck Side of Me - Jamey Johnson, Niemann, Jerrod
7. Keeping Up with the Jonesin'
8. Rebelicious
9. Back to Caroline
10. It Was Me - Jamey Johnson, Cannon, Buddy
11. Lead Me Home - Jamey Johnson, Houser, Randy
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With a distinct, identifiable vocal snarl and the ability to write songs without constantly using half a dozen Music Row collaborators, Alabama native Jamey Johnson forcefully asserts his neotraditional bent on "The Dollar," a beautifully crafted high-impact cautionary about the modern conundrum of work versus family. His skill at delivering with utter clarity and lack of artifice enhances every performance, as he reinvents the timeless lost-love-and-redemption ballad with "Flying Silver Eagle" and on "My Saving Grace" thoughtfully counsels perseverance despite an alcoholic father. The generic "redneck" ditties currently in vogue get their moments with "Rebelicious" and "Redneck Side of Me." They pale, however, alongside Johnson's admirable storytelling on "She's All Lady," his witty Honkytonkers Anonymous vibe on "Keepin' Up with the Jonesin'" (with a superfluous cameo by George Jones) and the moving "Back to Caroline." The final surprise: a powerful gospel closer, "Lead Me Home." Debuts suffer if an artist lacks confidence or faces mediocre production and material. Those aren't issues for Johnson, who delivers refreshingly straight and honest. --Rich Kienzle
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The Dollar
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2006-01-31)
- Publisher: Bna Entertainment
- Label: Bna Entertainment
- Studio: Bna Entertainment
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 10 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #4700
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Summary: JJ 2008-11-02
Comment: Because of "Colors" I bought both Jamie Johnsons stuff. He can do southern rock stuff like "Ray Rays Juke Joint" and "Redneck Side of Me" (from the first CD) and thats all I need to hear. The rest is standard soft rock radio fare. Travis Tritt made the same mistake by not rockin it more like Toby Keith does. I like it hard, fast,loud,twangin & no girly stuff; but thats just me. Dude hits it from low down.
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Summary: A True Artist! 2006-08-19
Comment: If you are a fan of good ol'country music, this is an absolute must have for your collection! Jamey is a true artist that can not only drive home a heart felt balad, but can also craft an honest-to-God honky-tonkin',beer drinkin',good timin'song. If you ever get the opportunity to see him live....do not miss him!You will walk away believing that any song he sings was written for him. Vern Gosdin, Kieth Whitley,etc. The talent of this man and artists like him will keep "country" music alive. I would trade his debut album for every Garth Brooks,Tim McGraw,Kieth Urban,etc I could get my hands on. LOOKING FORWARD TO ALBUM #2
Jamey, if you see this...please include your "Beer Song" :)
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Summary: True COUNTRY Music. 2006-04-23
Comment: Let me say this is a COUNTRY music album sung by a COUNTRY music singer. This is way better than some of these new artist like Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, and Big & Rich who call themselves country music singers. I had heard the song The Dollar and thought not bad but I could not have told you who was singing it. That was until I was on the internet one day searching for new country music songs and I happened across a man named Jamey Johnson and a song he had called Keeping Up With The Jonesin' featuring George Jones. Now I am the biggest George Jones fan you will ever come across so I had to check this song out. I was happily surprised with what I had found. I found it to be a very good traditional country song. I figured if the Possum himself would sing with this guy then he must be a true country singer. So I bought the album just based on the song Keeping Up With The Jonesin'. Let me be the first to say that Jamey is a breath of fresh air to country music. Every song on this album is worth listening to. If you like Waylon, George, Merle and those type of singers you will like Jamey very much. He sings about Women, Drinkin', and Church. In my opinion he sings about everything that is country. I can't believe I have not heard more from him on the radio. All his songs should be getting airplay. I have heard he wrote every song on this album and if that is true all I can say is wow. This is the best country music CD I have bought in years. I just can't say it enough. This is what true country music is all about. When his second album comes out I will be the first one in line to buy it. I hope Jamey goes on to have one hell of a career in the country music industry.
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Summary: Some great country music by a great singer/songwriter! 2006-03-15
Comment: When I first heard "The Dollar" on the radio, I was floored. Not only by the touching lyrics, but also by the traditional sound. I could tell that the guy singing it had a deep love for traditional country music, and was someone who stayed true to his roots. After listening to this album, I still say all that.
THE DOLLAR is a great traditional country record. Sure, there are the contemporary "redneck anthems"--"Rebelicious," "Redneck Side of Me," even to an extent "Keepin' Up With the Jonesin"--but they are still better than a lot of their cousin songs. Johnson's true country gift, however, comes across in other ways. The enjoyable "Flying Silver Eagle" is one of the countriest songs I've heard in a long time ("I couldn't put my past behind me, so I put it in a song"). "She's All Lady" is a touching tribute to the woman at home, and "Back to Carolina" is a powerful number. "My Saving Grace" is an ode to the power of blood over alcohol ("Daddy passed out with his demons, Mama passed the offering plate...Daddy kept the Devil off my back by taking up His time"). The CD ends with the stirring and inspirational gosel number "Lead Me Home."
Jamey Johnsom, from all appearances, seems the direct musical descendent of George Jones, Hank Jr., Merle Haggard, Waylon, and others--he's a traditional-leaning artist with what may come off as attitude, but what is really, in fact, simple honesty. THE DOLLAR is one of the best country albums I've heard in a long time. Yes, yes, he's the guy who co-wrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," but for true die-hard country fans, Johnson is more likely to be remembered for the tunes he recorded here...and any more he gets the chance to record in his career. His voice is undeniably country, his writing skills are formidable, and his taste in traditional country music is unwavering. God--and the music industry--willing, Jamey Johnson will have a long career ahead of him. Lord knows, he's the right man to give country music a much-needed injection of traditionalism.
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Summary: The Dollar 2006-03-09
Comment: I like this CD, "the dollar" hits home with anyone. A good mix of songs on this one.
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