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    Born Free...
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    Kid Rock
    November 16, 2010

    Big day today!! I woke up, came to my studio this morning and sat with this very special album that was sent to me from the man himself years ago, that i did not ask for or request. You can imagine how much it means to me and how good it made and STILL makes me feel. I cherish it. And on special days like this, when some critics will trash my new album and some will praise it, I know that this is what its all about. No one can ever take this or Mr. Cash's words from me. Wanted to share it with all of you and say thank you again for your friendship and support. Cant wait to read your feedback on the new album. God Bless you all and God bless saturday too!!! Rock on.

    Kid Rock

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on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 11:25am

Big day today!! I woke up, came to my studio this morning and sat with this very special album that was sent to me from the man himself years ago, that i did not ask for or request. You can imagine how much it means to me and how good it made and STILL makes me feel. I cherish it. And on special days like this, when some critics will trash my new album and some will praise it, I know that this is what its all about. No one can ever take this or Mr. Cash's words from me. Wanted to share it with all of you and say thank you again for your friendship and support. Cant wait to read your feedback on the new album. God Bless you all and God bless saturday too!!! Rock on.

Kid Rock

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debbie mullin's picture

Wed, 01/19/2011 - 9:26pm — debbie mullin
I hear your heart...see your soul....its a fun journey isnt it?.....take care of yourself..see ya on the ship
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Sat, 01/01/2011 - 6:47pm — detroit99
All your work is great looking forward 2 the second cruise with you
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Fri, 12/31/2010 - 7:15pm — lorihuka
Thanks for keepin it real . Born free is the best yet you are amazing. Please come to minnesota so I can see you.
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Sun, 12/26/2010 - 11:09am — tinystripe
THIS CD "BORN FREE" is Amazing, I wanted it for the Bob Seger contribution but the whole CD is great!!! Thank you for making a Great CD from start to finish.
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Sat, 11/27/2010 - 2:10am — Mia_3
Johnnny Cash rocks, and so does Born Free..........
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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 3:44am — mitzid
I just posted before this one and wanted to say that my son , Guthrie has all of Johnny Cash's music too. Great minds rock alike I guess!
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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 3:43am — mitzid
You just keep getting better and better! Supurb!!! You connect generations. I used to tell my son, Guthrie who now is 22 to turn you down. Then when Rock and Roll Jesus album came out I still wasn't real keen on the title thinking you would put down THE MAN-JESUS. But all summer long took me back to good times. Blue Jeans and a Rosary-LOVE IT! I soon could sing every song. I took my son to see you at the Tabernacle in Atlanta and almost beat a young chick in the head who thought she was going to stand in front of me to see better. Sorry you had to spend a night in our lovely GA jails after that concert but I would have loved to have stopped at that Waffle House on my way back to Macon. Guthrie since has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, then had to serve 18 months in prison while taking chemo for hitting dude 7 times. Looks like we all three have some anger or control issues, huh? LOL! When he could get a cd player in prison last Christmas your cds were at the top of his list for me to send him which I did. Your music helped him make it through the hardest time of his life. He would love to meet you! We are going to try to get tickets when you come to ATL at Gwinnet Ctr. in March 2011. I told him before I was going to invite you for Thanksgiving dinner-he laughed at me.Then I got busy. (If you decide to take off this Sunday we are having our family meal and you can fly right on down.) Wishful thinking I know but you can't blame a gal for trying. I'd do anything for my kids! But if you ever want a good southern home cooked meal, just let me know and I will hook you up with a feast that'll make you want to come back for more and you'd make Guthrie very happy despite all that he has to deal with having the tumor!! He keeps trying though: is in school to be a personal trainer. So remember him if you need a trainer! Keep on making music that brings different generations together! God watch over you and keep you safe always! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 1:14am — Ramblin Man 01
Hey Kid, I just picked up Born Free today and to be honest I really enjoyed it. One of the things I love about your music is that it has soul and it isn't the same generic garbage rehashed over and over again. You show a new side of yourself to us with each album. I was originally hoping for a more rockin' part two to Rock n' Roll Jesus but I was very impressed by this more countryish selection of tracks. Thank you for sharing that gift from Johnny with us. You're right that no matter what the critics say nobody can take that away from you. I don't care what the critics say good or bad you have my support and thanks for continuing to put out real music that is from the heart. God Bless
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Tue, 11/23/2010 - 1:49pm — KidRockBaby
Johnny was right Bobby... Thanks for keeping the music going! You certainly are ... all genres you dabble in... Id like to personally thank you for helping me thru so many hard times. There arent many "REAL" artists out there anymore but you are one of them & I am very thankful for you & your music. Some ppl dont understand my "Obsession" (I use that word lightly) with you & your music... they think it some kind of sexual attraction but its nothing like that at all... Its your realness... your attitude.. your heart... Theres so much more Id love to tell you & share with you... but Ill spare you as I know youre a busy man... but thank you from the bottom of my heart... Love ya Man. btw... you share a bday with my daughter... we also had your album playing when she was born :) ~ April
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Sun, 11/21/2010 - 11:52pm — sammy105
*no way to know which is real, I meant... typo
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Sun, 11/21/2010 - 11:51pm — sammy105
That's pretty damn impressve! I hadno idea Cash was even into your type of music, I'm pleasantly surprised. Btw, please verify your Twitter page :). THere are four of them that pop up when one searches for Kid Rock, no one to now which is the real one, 'cause some have a looot of followers.
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Sun, 11/21/2010 - 4:34pm — diehardfansince98
The new album is amazing ! Rock on is my favorite so far It makes me realize that life is short and there's no need to waste your time being unhappy in a relationship!
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Sat, 11/20/2010 - 6:45pm — rocknrollstroll
That is something very special...U are truly blessed...in more ways than one! Good Job on the album.
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Fri, 11/19/2010 - 7:18pm — Heidi_925
I love it! I've enjoyed your music over the years and this CD, by far, is my favorite. It feels like everything has just 'come together' for you. You can tell you are singing from your heart and it seems you'd get as much enjoyment out of singing these songs in own home as you would on stage (well, maybe almost ; ). I'm about your age and I don't know if it's the stage of life... but this album makes me look back on my own life and think about what I've done, where I'm at and where I want to go. I hope "Born Free" is a huge success for you! I also enjoyed the documentary on CMT. I'm a small town midwestern gal and am all too familiar with barn/bonfire parties... they've got to be more fun than a Hollywood party!! ; ) I love your front porch (and your cars!). I wish you all the best in the upcoming year. What a big year both personally and professionally! Thank you for your commitment/giving to your community, country and the world. Loving the Country ROCK! God Bless you, Heidi
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 4:30pm — KrissyH
I am a HUGE fan.I got the new cd in the mail monday, listened to it right away and all day.I then had a dream that night that i was at one of your shows and had the chance to speak to you, and couldnt open my mouth,so i was very excited to see the new website's feedback page and i Really hope that you read our comments. I also hope that you will make more documentaries in the future. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life. Your music has been with me through all the highs and lows of the last 14 years of my life.Alot of your songs have memories attatched to them, and i revisit them often. I still listen to Cocky alot (and always wanted to hear some of the less popular songs from that one, at your shows..Like Midnight Train and Baby Come Home and Lay It On Me will always be my fave) I have had to replace a few of my KR cds because they just wont play anymore.And i am sure I will have to replace Born Free as well, its already stuck on repeat! It's been a pleasure and really fun to see your music evolve over the years,always anticipating what you will put out next and when's the next tour. The new album is your best work yet. The music is beautiful. I love the piano parts. After the first listen thru, i couldn't help but get excited to think how even better these songs will sound Live. And i am through-the-roof-and-over-the-moon-excited to see you and the band again!! oh how i have missed your shows! the experience is like no other,I have been waking up with Purple Sky and God Bless Saturday in my head every morning.I think you have acheived what you set out to do with this album. Alot of your past music is already classic to me, but Born Free is our Classic Rock. Please dont EVER stop doing what you do, there's only one Kid. Your music is so important to me.AND this is the first KR cd that i can listen to with my son in the room! thats one reason i think it'll be a classic. I LOVE YOU KID ROCK!! With Much Love, from small town Indiana, Krissy
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 3:20pm — Dweebie69
Honestly~ I think First Time in a Long Time would be the best track on the album but it doesn't sound like you. It sounds like someone's got you by the balls. I personally think that your raspy sexy voice would have served the song much much better.
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 11:11am — Sally Mae
I love this album! I have all of your albums and this one is at the top or close to it! You are like a fine wine......keep 'em coming!
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 10:50am — Angel_30
3.99 Amazon Mp3. Great deal, great album.
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 10:13am — Vicrich
Born Free is simply awesome. I feel like I've watched Bobby grow & truly come into his own. I feel it!! I'm a CTM Cruiser & will be on that motherf**kin boat again April 2011! Can't wait to hear all these new songs while cruising to Cozumel with Kid Rock......Rock On Bobby!!
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 9:46am — Kev
Rock, The writing on the CASH album says it all. You write what you feel, and we, the fans, feel what you write. You have lived your songs and you put down the tracks you want, your way. You release the tracks you want released when you want them released. In this day and time, a very hard quality to find. I am a huge Bocephus fan and you two share a lot of the same qualities. I love your music for the same reason I love Hank Jr's, it crosses all boundaries and niether one of you can be nailed down to one genre of music. I think each time you release a new album, they get better and better. I bought Born Free the day it came out and have yet to take it out of my cd player. Do not worry about the critics, keep living and writing and playing. If you ever doubt or question yourself, get this CASH album out and read it over and over and go see your living legend, adopted father and brother, Hank Jr. I will see you at the brand new KFC/YUM center in Louisville in February.
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 7:38am — Roch14
Love jamin' to the new album. Looking forward to celebrating my dirty thirty (Jan 14) right along side you in the D at your show. I have not missed a KR show yet in the D and not going to miss this one for sure. I have one thing that would make my 30th complete....Meeting you KID, what do you say..... Can you make this sassy party animal and a Hartland PTO Mom's dream come true....Your shows are amazing, your music gets me through some hard times and meeting you would make it complete!!!
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 1:34am — rpeck
Dad sang with Johnny Cash when I was a kid. Your of the same fabric, appreciate your music. Rick
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Thu, 11/18/2010 - 1:27am — rpeck
I'd say you owe Rick Rubin. Great album. Appreciate the classic sound. Have never went and got a new CD before this. Too old I reckon. Rick
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 10:24pm — shannyvdb
Ooooh Bobby! LOVING your new album. Listened to it blaring on my drive to work today (mildly concerned about my kids eardrums). Can't pick a favorite song, as coming from the Mayor of Awesomeville, all of the songs are awesome! Really diggin' Care - "it makes me feel good too". Wishing Purple Sky was written for me and love When it Rains as well. Thank you!
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 9:59pm — teeye
Kid I bought your new album yesterday on the first day it came out, as always, and I really dig it.It's got a nice groove. Keep up the great work. Hope to see you on tour in the Twin Cities soon.
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 8:56pm — Keri_8
I love the new album! Rock on touched my soul. Please keep writing from your heart. While I love all your albums, Born free is an amazing piece of work and you should be very proud. Come back to New Jersey! Please play a venue where I get to hear just you for two straight hours...;-)
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 8:22pm — laurie_53
love your new video spent every summer in Keewenaw pennisula...ie Baraga thats where my kin folks are...gone up and down 75..since i was five...my dad retired on long lake..Hale MI where your friend has a nice little house on long lake...the house i was going to buy when i won the lottery(hah)...we have the house with the raft with the slide...working and living in the city Mt. Clemens..another one of your hometowns....Pure Michigan....thanks Go Lions!!
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 6:52pm — Velvet Minxxx
Bob Thanks for allowing us inside your home on boy Junior has gotten big seems like yesterday he was little. Love the Cd and if I could get Rock On off repeat the neighbor's would be happy. Love that Rick really pushed your vocals on this one. Thanks for giving us what we need some real music. Rock On Love You V.Lynn
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 6:38pm — Andrea_57
Hey Bob, I was born in Lapeer and lived in the suburbs of Detroit until I was 10. Your music takes me back to my Michigan roots - I love it. Thanks for making all the new songs available on Facebook so that we can hear them before we buy. You are so generous and real. I have been listening for a week and just bought 3 CDs today. One for me and two for Christmas gifts. Thank you for making music that makes my heart sing. I look forward the the next cruise - please rock that Lido deck again! *BIG HUG* Andrea
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 5:47pm — kimberlina1970
I love, love, love the new CD. I am so proud to be a Kid Rock fan. You keep it real and I love that about you. Thanks for being the coolest rock star on the planet and for making me smile, sing and dance a little every day!!! Ca'nt wait to see you in Wichita and KC in Feb.

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