Renee Blair Releases Brand New Song “Turn Up The Night”

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Renee Blair’s new song, “Turn Up The Night” is out now, August 27th, on all streaming platforms.  Take a look below as we dig into the track.

We have been huge fans of Renee Blair since she first burst onto the music scene back in 2018. The talented singer-songwriter continues to impress with each new release. Although Blair typically releases songs that she co-writes, today she is releasing a track she did not have a hand in penning but fell in love with all the same. Her brand new song and fan-favorite, “Turn Up The Night” dropped today.

During our conversation with Blair, she shared how special this song is to her. “I feel like I have a little bit of a golden ticket by sheer ‘right place/ right song’,” she begins. “When he [Kane Brown] was working on the demo, I knew it was just an undeniable hit, an absolute smash.” Written by Kane Brown, Corey Crowder, Jordan Schmidt, and Matt McGinn, the song became hers after Brown passed on it for his latest project. “At the last minute when Kane didn’t end up putting it on his record, I kind of begged and pleaded, ‘will you guys please give me the chance to sing this song?'”

“Get everybody feeling right in the neighborhood // hey it’s the freaking weekend, we got to turn it to ten // Doing whatever we like // If we’re going out, it ain’t gunna be quiet // It’s going down, down / We bout to turn up the night”

The single is sassy and celebratory! The perfect song to jam to before a night out with friends. Blair manages to elevate the song vocally too. According to the songstress, “this song had been my show opener and still is, and probably always will be. It’s such a good way to kick off the live aspect and get the crowd hyped.”

Finally, Blair promises that more new music is on its way. Calling it a “party pack,” the singer has some more fun-loving songs coming out soon. She also hinted at a collaboration with a top female songstress in the industry, coming out in October. Stay tuned!

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Renee Blair’s new song “Turn Up The Night” is available now, August 27th on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Renee Blair releases.

To keep up with Renee Blair, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

“Turn Up The Night” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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5 Things to Expect from Nelly’s Country-Inspired Upcoming Album

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Superstar Nelly is going country! His country-inspired album, Heartland is due out this Friday, August 27th. It features collaborations with country artists like Blanco Brown, Florida Georgia Line, Darius Rucker, Chris Bandi, and more. After chatting with the megastar, we are giving you the inside scoop about what to expect from the brand new project.

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Nelly’s country-inspired project ‘Heartland’ is due out this Friday, August 27th

  1. Nelly may not have listened to country music growing up, but he was still a country music fan.

“The way that I kinda got turned on to country music,” he shares, “my uncle was the one that turned me on to music, but what he made sure to do was he taught me to appreciate all music. All music is good.”

 

  1. His hit record Country Grammar inadvertently inspired his connection to country music and country music fans.

“I was getting so much love from the country music community ever since Country Grammar came out, they had been rocking with me. I didn’t know it would lead me to this moment, but I definitely knew that it was something special.”

 

  1. Heartland came to fruition due to the time Nelly got to create during the pandemic.

“What really allowed me to do this project was the pandemic. It allowed me time to sit down and think about how I was going to take these blessings from this whole different genre of music and salute them for showing me the love.” He declared later, “This album is my salute to the whole country world for showing Nelly so much love.”

 

  1. The new record is country-inspired because Nelly will never quite identify himself as a country artist.

 “I’m just trying to tell my story and rock out, but the thing is my story connected with so many people that it allowed me to do this project today.”

 

5. The incredible collaborations were done intentionally!

“There’s no doubt about it that the majority of my features are these young African Americans [Breland, Kane Brown, Jimmie Allen] in this business of country music. That is definitely on purpose.”

 

Check back here on Friday, August 27th for our exclusive interview and full album review of Nelly’s Heartland.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Nelly releases.

* Interview Conducted by: Stephanie Wagner // Written by: Erica Zisman for Country Swag

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Luke Combs Releases “South On Ya”, SEC Football’s New Hype Song

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Luke Combs’ new song, “South On Ya” is out now, August 26th, on all streaming platforms. The track serves as SEC Football’s latest hype song. Take a look below as we dig into the track.

Luke Combs has been a man of the people all quarantine long! The superstar consistently releases brand new music, keeping a ‘fans first’ mentality, always. He recently secured two more number one hits to add to his collection with “Forever After All” and “Better Together.” Additionally, Combs has teased numerous unreleased tracks over the past few months including “See Me Now” and “Good Old Days.” Today, in collaboration with SEC Football, the singer officially releases the latest hype song, “South On Ya.”

The song grew in popularity when Combs first teased the track earlier this summer and is slated to serve as the SEC Network’s 2021 college football anthem. “South On Ya” is as fun and rowdy as they come, proving that Combs is just a good old southern boy at heart. In the track, the singer pays homage to the fourteen teams in the football conference.

“Got a little dirt road dust runnin’ through our blood // From a never-heard-of-it hometown // Got a can’t-quit heart and some take-it-too-far // And a whole lot of never-back-down”

The southern anthem is a perfect fit for Combs’ impressive catalog of music. It is nice to see the singer have some fun on the one-of-a-kind jam!

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Luke Combs new song, “South On Ya” is out now, August 27th, on all streaming platforms.

Combs is headed out on the road this fall, with two nights at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. For tickets, head to his website.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Luke Combs releases.

To keep up with Luke Combs, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“South On Ya” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Kacey Musgraves Drops New Song & Announces Brand New Album

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Kacey Musgraves surprised fans with a brand new song “star-crossed” and announces a forthcoming album of the same name, due out on September 10th.

Superstar Kacey Musgraves is one of the most uniquely talented artists on the music scene today. The GRAMMY-award winner has made a name for herself through praise from the industry and a loyal fanbase. Earlier this week, she announced her brand new album and released the title track “star-crossed.” Additionally, Musgraves shared the news of a film for the project also being released on September 10th.

The highly-anticipated fourth studio album follows the 2018 success of Golden Hour. Keeping with the etherealness of her past music, “star-crossed” is wonderfully beautiful. The song is both mesmerizing and entrancing, words you do not usually use to describe a country song. About a minute into the song, Musgrave’s piercing vocals begin. She effortlessly sets the stage for what will be a magnificent project and film.

“What have we done? // Did we fly too high just to get burned by the sun? // No one’s to blame // “Cause we called all the angels to save us // Called them by name // But I guess they got lost // Star-crossed”

The upcoming record features fifteen tracks in total. The film can be viewed on September 10th exclusively on Paramount+.

star-crossed Tracklist:

  1. star-crossed
  2. good wife
  3. cherry blossom
  4. simple times
  5. if this was a movie..
  6. justified
  7. angel
  8. breadwinner
  9. camera roll
  10. easier said
  11. hookup scene
  12. keep lookin’ up
  13. what doesn’t kill me
  14. there is a light
  15. gracias a la vida
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Kacey Musgraves’ new song “star-crossed” is out now

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Kacey Musgraves releases.

To keep up with Kacey Musgraves follow her on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.

“star-crossed” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Jessie James Decker Drops New Song “Should Have Known Better”

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Jessie James Decker’s new song, “Should Have Known Better” is out now, August 20th, on all streaming platforms.  Take a look below as we dig into the track.

In her brand new single, “Should Have Know Better,” Jessie James Decker is on full display. The singer and entrepreneur shows off her feisty side, singing about how a break-up is definitely not going to get her down.

Fans of Decker have come to love her spirited and sassy personality. In every release, she makes sure to show off her killer vocal range and her bubbly personality. On “Should Have Known Better,” Decker invites everyone that has ever had their heartbroken to shake it off the best they can.

“Forgive and forget, well forget about that // One look in the mirror and I ain’t ever lookin’ back // They say karma’s a bit… but I’ma make it seem sweet // Cause I’m dressed to kill, honey, how’s it feel knowing you lost me // Cause if it hurts like hell, you can only blame yourself // Should have known better than to break my heart”

The new single is Decker’s first release, since her 2020 Christmas single, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” We are interested to see what is in store for the songstress, as she focuses on her music career this year as a signed artist.

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Jessie James Decker’s new song “Should Have Known Better” is available now

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jessie James Decker releases.

To keep up with Jessie James Decker, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Should Have Known Better” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 8/20/21

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 8/20/21

  • OLD DOMINION – After releasing the jam of the summer, “I Was On A Boat That Day”, Old Dominion are back with another jam that’s sure to be stuck in your head, “All I Know About Girls”. Listen here… More >>
  • RUNAWAY JUNE – Runaway June are back with their brand new EP, ‘backstory’. Listen to the new music here… More >>
  • KANE BROWN –  Kane Brown just dropped a brand new BOP. Listen to “One Mississippi” here… More >> 
  • KEITH URBAN – Keith Urban shares an inspiring message about a relatable yet authentic journey in his new song “Wild Hearts”. Listen here… More >>

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Keith Urban’s New Song ‘Wild Hearts’ is for “Drifters” and “Dreamers”

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Keith Urban’s new song “Wild Hearts” is out now, August 19th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new track.

We haven’t heard much new music from the Keith Urban since the first release of his two-part project, The Speed of Now Part 1 back in September of 2020. His current single off the project, “One Too Many”, with P!nk is still climbing the charts, becoming Urban’s 43rd Top 10 in the US and reaching #1 in Canada and Australia. Separate from this project, Urban also appeared on two songs on Taylor Swift’s album Fearless (Taylor’s Version). 

Well, new music is finally here! (and hopefully the first of many leading into an inevitable Part 2 ???) “Wild Hearts” is Urban’s latest release and it is yet another song from the artist with a sound like no other and is a testament to the evolution of not just Urban’s music but of the collective genre. He is constantly elevating himself, which in turn helps to raise the bar for the rest of the genre. 

When it comes to songwriting, Urban doesn’t often dive deep into details about his own life. While he pulls from his own experiences, of course, he tends to write more generally, perhaps to have a broader reach when it comes to relatability – with some exceptions. Although the message Urban shared in “Wild Hearts” can in fact apply to so many, the track pulls from Urban’s own journey specifically in ways he has seldom done before. 

“Saw the man in black, spotlight in the air, heard a thousand screams, saw my dad’s stare // Feel like I’ve been running since the day that I was born, Eagle on my back, Phoenix on my arm”

From the start, these lyrics speak to what inspired Urban from the time he was young, a Johnny Cash concert with his Dad. He also adds the tattoo that can be seen every time he plays the guitar, a phoenix on his arm. A symbol of rebirth and rising from the ashes and something that he must deeply believe in and live by given not only the tattoo and its mention here, but the fact that it is also Urban’s noticeable logo. As well as the eagle tattoo on his back, a symbol of freedom, clearly, two aspects that Urban has lived by on his journey. 

“Wild Hearts”, co-written by Urban, Brad Tursi, Jennifer Wayne, and Eric Paslay, goes on to be an incredibly inspiring message for anyone that may have doubts about chasing a dream, from a guy who has done it himself. 

After the chorus and another one-of-a-kind Urban bridge, right in the middle of the song, Urban brings down the music and switches the vocal to make it seem as though he is speaking directly to the listener, a message he really wants them to hear. Quite literally saying “Now Listen”… 

“Has anyone ever told you you’ll never amount to anything? // You’re just wasting your time chasin’ the tail of a dragon kind of a dream // But I’m here to tell you anything can happen in this life // If you got the heart and the passion and a God lit fire inside”

“Wild Hearts” dares its listeners to walk away without being inspired.

Urban’s 2020 US tour was put on hold, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but is expected to resume in 2022. He returns to the stage with a handful of US shows late this summer, followed by his Caesars Palace run in the Fall, and in December, he will kick off his ‘Speed of Now World Tour’ in Australia. Currently, the international superstar is staying busy as a judge on The Voice (AU).

Keith Urban's new song "Wild Hearts" is out now, August 19th, on all streaming platforms

Keith Urban’s new song “Wild Hearts” is out now, August 19th, on all streaming platforms

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Keith Urban releases.

To keep up with Kieht Urban, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Wild Hearts” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Old Dominion Drop Brand New Song “All I Know About Girls” Ahead of Upcoming Album

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Old Dominion’s new song “All I Know About Girls” is out now, August 20th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new track.

After releasing the jam of the summer, “I Was On A Boat That Day,” Old Dominion shows no signs of slowing down. As we anticipate their next full-length record, the platinum-selling band is giving us more music to hold us all over. Today, Old Dominion dropped their new song “All I Know About Girls.”

The song is a vibe in itself. The simple instrumentation paired with the enticing lyrics is the perfect combination. Lead singer, Matthew Ramsey croons on the track, as he sings about the irony of knowing “nothing” about girls. The song is so easy to listen to and will get caught in any listener’s head. 

“I’m a jack of all trades and master of none // A renaissance man if there’s ever been one // I got a pretty good handle on a lot of things // But I ain’t figured out everything // Cause all I know about girls is this wide world ain’t gonna spin without em // But it’ll spin around them // All I know about girls is you best get out of their way // Shut your damn mouth if they got something to say”

The intricate lyrics empower women and remind men to put their girl on a pedestal. Old Dominion continuously creates music that is innovative and special. We are looking forward to their next release!

The brand new jam joins “I was On a Boat That Day” as the first two songs off Old Dominion’s upcoming studio album. The band announced today that their next record Time, Tequila & Therapy will drop on October 8th. Fans can pre-order the new project now!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Old Dominion releases.

To keep up with Old Dominion, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“All I Know About Girls” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Runaway June: backstory – EP Review

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Runaway June are back with their newest EP titled backstory, out today, August 20th on all streaming platforms.  Check out our full review and listen to the new music below.

We have been big fans of all-girl trio Runaway June since their inception. The ladies first hit the country music scene with the release of their debut project back in September 2018. Now, Naomi Cooke, Natalie Stovall, and Jennifer Wayne come together with three perfectly executed songs on their brand new EP backstory.

“These three songs tell the stories and paint the picture of the heartbreak, joy & freedom that comes along with growing up & moving forward. They represent the road to loving yourself and ultimately someone else,” Runaway June shares on their Instagram. It is clear that the songstresses knew exactly what messages they wanted to convey with their new project.

The first song “Forgot About That” is one of those nostalgic songs that will get suck in your head. Lyrically, the song expresses all the feelings and the memories that rush to the surface, when you run into your ex. The concept is as relatable as can be. We all know what it is like to forget the bad and only remember the good.

“Down The Middle” is a heart-achingly beautiful ballad. The song is palpable, conveying how we all feel when our heart gets broken. Runaway June do not try to sugarcoat or gloss over the heartbreak. They simply share that pain is something you have to go through in order to find your way back to love.

Finally, “T-Shirt” is the up-tempo track off the record. The song is all about female empowerment. The ladies of Runaway June take charge of their lives, refusing to go back to a relationship that no longer serves them. The songstresses express how it feels to find your voice and finally learn your worth in a relationship and in love.

backstory is the perfect reintroduction to Cooke, Stovall, and Wayne. Runaway June showcase, where they have come from with this there-song EP. We cannot wait to learn more about where they are now and where they are headed through their music in the future.

The new project comes just in time for the ladies to hit the road for their stint on Luke Bryan’s ‘Proud To Be Right Here Tour.’ For tickets and more information, head to runawayjune.com.

backstory EP Tracklist:

  1. Forgot About That (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Corey Crowder, Emily Shackelton)
  2. Down The Middle (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Hannah Mulholland, Barry Dean, Tofer Brown)
  3. T-Shirt (Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, Adam Hambrick, Mark Trussell
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Runaway June’s brand new EP ‘backstory,’ is out today, August 19th.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Runaway June announcements and releases.

To keep up with Runaway June, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

backstory is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Kane Brown Releases Brand New Song “One Mississippi”

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Kane Brown’s brand new song, “One Mississippi” is out now, August 20th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track here. Take a look below as we dig into the new track.

Brown continues to explore and expand his sound with each new song he releases. “One Mississippi” comes on the heels of his most recent single “Memory” , Brown’s release with blackbear last month. “Memory” was not the first time Brown explored cross-genre collaborations. He had hit songs not too long ago with Marshmello on “One Thing Right” and with Swae Lee and Khalid on “Be Like That”. Brown has also enjoyed in-genre success with collaborations as well, most recently with fellow country artist Chris Young. Their song “Famous Friends”  went number one earlier this summer.

The diverse sound and musical range that Brown demonstrated in those songs alone can be seen at different points throughout “One Mississippi”. Brown is among the new generation of country music that is constantly mixing in new sounds and hints of other genres to redefine what country music is today and “One Mississippi” is a perfect example of this.

“One Mississippi” is about two people who are always on and off with each other but when they run into each other at this bar, they know they’ll be on again after tonight. Once they bump into each other, it’s just a countdown until they’re together again. The feelings of lonely drunk and deja vu come over them and they know it’s only a matter of time until they’re leaving the bar together.

“One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three shots of Whiskey // Are you on your way // When it tips you, baby come kiss me // I can’t wait, I can’t wait // One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three in the morning // we’ll be on our way // so tipsy, can’t stop kissing // I can’t wait, I can’t wait forever”

You can catch Brown on the Blessed and Free Tour, kicking off this fall with special guests Jordan Davis, Chase Rice, and Restless Road. The 35-city tour hits the New York City Area on November 5th at Barclays and on January 15th at Madison Square Garden.

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Kane Brown’s new song “One Mississippi” is available now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Kane Brown releases.

To keep up with Kane Brown, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“One Mississippi” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.