Jason Eady's song "AM Country Heaven" criticizes the current state of country music, particularly the mainstream radio culture. The lyrics express nostalgia for the older days of country music when the songs were more authentic and focused on storytelling. Eady points out that modern country songs often overlook the harsh realities of life, such as cheating and lies, and instead focus on clean, polished images of American pride. He misses the days when women were portrayed realistically, not just as pretty blondes, and when the singers were older and had something meaningful to say. The song suggests that the FM country radio stations are to blame for promoting this sanitized, commercialized version of country music. Eady refers to it as "FM country hell" where artists are more concerned with being marketable and following trends than creating genuine music. He contrasts this with the earlier days of country music, represented by the AM country radio stations. These stations played songs that were raw, honest, and often touched on darker aspects of life. Eady feels that the real truth can only be found on the AM stations, away from the influence of the FM stations. Eady takes aim at the record executives and the pressure they put on artists to conform to a specific sound and image. He criticizes their desire for simplicity and avoidance of offensive or unconventional themes in songs. Eady sees them as a joke, responsible for the decline of authenticity in country music. In essence, "AM Country Heaven" is a lamentation of how mainstream country music has lost its roots and become more concerned with commercial success than artistic integrity. Eady longs for a return to the days when country music was genuine, honest, and unafraid to tackle difficult subjects.
