Simon tells it like it is. Adam was self indulgent & pretentious.
We all know Simon doesn't like Country music. & I said to DH at the beginning of the show that Simon should keep his opinions on country music to himself and critique the performances. Simon is seldom going to give praise to any country song. But he did realize that Adam did not make any fans in Tennessee.& I agree with okaychatt: Adam was fake & full of himself.
The guy has a voice and knows how to re-arrange a song - whatever.
But? he could have some respect for the genre of music he was asked to perform. He showed no respect for country music. He said he has no intention of going to Nashville; that's fine - just don't make fun of or ridicule country music.
Personally I can't stand hard rock or rap. But I can appreciate a performer who does not normally sing a particular genre of music giving his/her all to a song.
Adam made a mockery of the song; and of how he feels about country music.
Just the opinion of one life-time country music fan.
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