NYCS First Impression: Pistol Annies ‘Interstate Gospel’
After five years and a handful of solo projects, the Pistol Annies are back with their third LP, Interstate Gospel, the follow-up to 2013’s Annie Up. If there was any […]
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NYCS First Impression: Brandon Ray ‘Body Language’
Back in June of 2017, NYCountrySwag hosted a special night with rising country star, Brandon Ray, at Printers Alley NYC. This past Friday, Ray released his debut EP, Body […]
NYCS First Impression: Josh Turner Releases ‘I Serve a Savior’
There’s nothing more special than an artist who pours his heart and soul into an album. Nowhere is this more evident than on Josh Turner’s new MCA Nashville release, I Serve […]
NYCS First Impression: Martina McBride ‘It’s The Holiday Season’
There are few distinct voices in country music that feel like home. Martina McBride’s is one of those such voices, nowhere more so evident than on her festive new […]
[Watch] Scotty McCreery Reads Hilarious Fan Tweets
There are few things funnier than an artist or other public figure reading mean tweets about themselves. Following in the trend is Scotty McCreery, reading tweets about his upcoming The […]
Chuck Wicks Releases Brand New Single “Better Than Flowers”
It’s been nearly two years since Chuck Wicks released new music, but today, he’s back with “Better Than Flowers,” a romantic track that’s definitely better than wilting agriculture. On the […]
NYCS First Impression: Morgan Evans ‘Things That We Drink To’
Since the 2017 release of his debut American single “Kiss Somebody,” Australia’s Morgan Evans has been lauded as one of country music’s next big things. Today, Evans released his debut […]
Dolly Parton and Sia Join Forces on “Here I Am”
Dolly Parton and pop superstar, Sia, have joined forces for a remake of Parton’s 1971 track, “Here I Am.” While the song originally appeared on Coat of Many Colors, it […]
NYCS First Impression: Carrie Underwood ‘Cry Pretty’
There’s no denying the power of Carrie Underwood within the country music community. The golden-voiced superstar has been a fixture in the genre since her American Idol win back in 2005. Today, […]
5 Of The Best Name-Dropping Songs in Country Music
As a genre, country music has never been one to shy away from calling out its heroes in song. In fact, there are tons of country songs that drop the […]