Tim McGraw is Apologizing to Fans

While there may be times when you hate that the "buck stops here" with your band, and it seems like you have to do everything, that is a good thing. It means you are in control.

Recently, Tim McGraw's record labeled decided to put out another "Hits collection" when he has only put out one album since his latest hits collection. This lead McGraw to say things like, ""I am saddened and disappointed that my label chose to put out another hits album instead of new music," said Tim McGraw. "I've only had one studio album since my last hits package. It has to be just as confusing to the fans as it is to me."

He also stated, ""I had no involvement in the creation or presentation of this record. Sure I love the songs and I don't want to take anything away from all the creative people who were a part of making those records. But the whole concept is an embarrassment to me as an artist. In the spirit of an election year, I would simply say to my fans 'I'm Tim McGraw and I don't approve their message.'"

As an indie artist, you are in control. You get to say what you album cover looks like, what songs you play at a gig, what the t-shirt prices are, when the album will be released. Yes, you are also in charge of contact clubs, booking gigs, etc. You are in charge of it all. So while you may dream of the day when you have a big record deal, you currently are avoiding the day when you have to write a blog post to apologize to your fans.