[Listen] Brad Paisley’s New Honky-Tonk Single “Bucked Off”

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Grammy award-winning country superstar, Brad Paisley has released his first new single in over a year, entitled “Bucked Off.” The honky-tonk tune was co-penned with Chris DuBois and Kelley Lovelace. The single’s cover art is decorated with a colorful sunset, displaying Paisley literally getting “bucked off” a bull, with his guitar flying in the air.

Though the track is upbeat and will definitely be featured on all of our tailgating playlists next summer, Paisley tells the heartbreaking story of the repetitive cycle of knowing a breakup is approaching, enduring the inevitable emotional pain and picking himself up and starting over again. The singer-songwriter uses aspects of the rodeo as metaphors to illustrate each circumstance. He sings in the chorus, “This ain’t my first rodeo / Someone’s gonna get hurt / Whenever someone says we need to talk / It feels like there’s a number pinned onto the back of my shirt / ‘Cause this is where the cowboy gets bucked off”

Photo courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images

Paisley made the single’s television debut performance last night on the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. Taking a break from his hosting duties, the Arista Records artist was styled in his signature cowboy hat along with a plaid detailed button up shirt. The country star shredded on his electric guitar while singing about his beautiful cowgirl. Neon rodeo visuals lit up the screens onstage as a backdrop for the performance.

“Bucked Off” is now available everywhere you stream or buy music. Check out the song and other new tracks on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist on Spotify. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Zac Brown Band Debuts Brand New Song on The Tonight Show

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Zac Brown Band, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Zac Brown Band, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Friday Night (Nov. 9), the Multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band took the stage of “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” to bring the audience an electrifying performance of their brand new single, “Someone I Used to Know”. Co-written with pop star Shawn Mendes, the track is the first of new music from the band in nearly two years.

The captivating performance and powerful harmonization of the band come together for the chorus singing the lyrics: “It’s been a long time comin’ / Couldn’t keep on runnin’ / Had to hit rock bottom to know / When you keep on losin’ with the path you’re choosin’ / Then it’s time to let go / Of someone that I used to know.”

Not missing a beat, the instrumentally talented group does not disappoint with this meaningful song. The roar and applause of the audience as the song ended surely made people at home watching wish they were there to hear the dynamic and musically gifted band. Check out the incredible performance in the video below.

In addition to the new music release, Zac Brown Band also announced dates extending their highly successful summer 2018, “Down the Rabbit Hole Live Tour” to include Spring 2019 dates.

The full list of Zac Brown Band’s Down the Rabbit Hole Live Tour 2019 appearances:

March 1 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
March 9 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
March 10 — Orange Beach, AL @ The Amphitheater at the Wharf
March 15 — Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
March 16 — Laughlin, NV @ Laughlin Events Center
March 28 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 29 — Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater
March 30 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
April 11 — Evans, GA @ Evans Towne Center Park
April 12 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
April 13 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
April 14 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
April 25 — Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
April 26 — Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
April 27 — Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center

Visit Zacbrownband.com for tickets and more information.

 

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Kelsea Ballerini Debuts Music Video for “Miss Me More”

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Kelsea Ballerini Miss Me More Music Video

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Black River Entertainment artist Kelsea Ballerini has had a whirlwind of a year, from touring with superstar Keith Urban to releasing her successful debut album, Unapologetically, there is no stopping the country pop princess.  Just this past week, Ballerini released the music video for her current single “Miss Me More.”

The empowering new single is the ultimate anthem for girls who are just getting out of a seemingly toxic relationship. The track is a refreshing take on a break-up song, where the singer chooses herself over a broken relationship. The visuals in the video show the internal battle a person goes through at the end of relationship, trying to regain a sense of themselves again. Ballerini battles herself, literally, in the boxing ring, only to come out the other side as a fighter, a survivor, and ultimately an empowered woman.

See how Ballerini fights off her demons in the music video below. “Miss Me More” is featured on her expanded sophomore album, Unapologetically (Deluxe Edition), available everywhere you buy or stream music.

Up next, the Female Vocalist of the Year nominee will perform at The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, airing live from Nashville on Wednesday (11/14) at 8/7c p.m. on ABC. Ballerini will then find her wings as a featured musical guest at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special broadcast on December 2 (10 p.m. ET) on ABC.

As for 2019, Ballerini will embark on her 2019 headlining ‘Miss Me More Tour’, with Brett Young and Brandon Ratcliff in April, after she joins Kelly Clarkson on the Meaning of Life Tour this coming January. Find tickets and more information on kelseaballerini.com.

 

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Austin Burke Releases Heartfelt “Slower”

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Austin Burke, "Slower"

Austin Burke, “Slower”

On the heels of success with his breakout single, “Whole Lot in Love,” Austin Burke delivers another love song anthem with his new track, “Slower.” The singer-songwriter has been teasing fans with clips of the song, cute images, and sweet videos, all week, gearing up for the release.

“Slower,” co-written by Burke, is a story about having someone who helps slow down this fast-paced life and a reminder to focus on each and every moment. The opening lyrics embody that sentiment perfectly, “There’s never enough time in the day and those hands on the clock don’t take a break / Seems like I don’t either these days / That freeway, speedway high speed chase, makes it hard to hit the breaks / But she knows how to make my heart race / Just a little slower / Take my time when I get to hold her / Heaven feels a little closer, with her head right on my shoulder / Next to her, the fire burns and the world turns, just a little slower.”

The singer shared via his Twitter, his inspiration for the song, shouting out his long-time girlfriend, Lexy Kadey. The country music newcomer allowed fans to understand his personal reasons for writing the track through a video he posted, just before the debut, “I had just quit my job and I was just starting to do music full-time. It was just in the middle of chaos. Luckily I’ve been with my girlfriend for six years, and she has the ability to slow life down, and make it- make it simple again when it’s crazy. I wanted to write about her, and how much that means to me. I think everybody needs that person that slows life down, when you get home from work or need someone to talk to. She’s that person for me.”

The sweet sentiment behind the lyrics blends effortlessly with its fresh sound and cool vibe. “Slower” is available, wherever music can be bought or streamed. Check out the song and other new tracks on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist on Spotify. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix. For more information about Burke and his ventures, including shows, head to austinburkemusic.com.

 

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[Listen] Chris Bandi Drops New Single “Why I Don’t Drink”

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St. Louis native Chris Bandi, has released his poignant new single entitled, “Why I Don’t Drink.” Co-written with Kat Higgins, the agonizingly intimate track concedes the story of knowing someone is not “the one” but no matter what, after a few too many drinks, finding yourself at their doorstep, deceitfully telling them things you know they want to hear out of loneliness. Acknowledging his continuous habit, Bandi chose to put an end to the one thing that began this endless cycle. He sings in the chorus, “Cause I know what I feel ain’t love / The only time I open up / Is when I’m drunk, standing at your door / These whiskey lies we both believe / Just when you’re gettin’ over me / I’ll break your heart like every time before / I don’t want to tell you things, then in the morning leave / That’s why I don’t drink”

The singer-songwriter previously took this song out on the road once the writing process was complete and knew it was something special from the audience’s response.  In a recent press release, Bandi shared, “Some of the best advice I ever received about writing songs was to try not to write a song. Just tell the truth and say what you know. I knew about growing up, learning from your mistakes and relationships. Mostly, I learned what not to do. I immediately started playing it live with just an acoustic guitar after Kat and I wrote it. “Why I Don’t Drink” was the song that people would always ask about after shows. That’s what first made me think we had something special. I’m so happy to finally be able to share it!”

Be sure to follow the rising country star on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for future announcements and song releases.  “Why I Don’t Drink” is now available everywhere you stream or buy music.
Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here 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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[Listen] Carly Pearce Releases New Single “Closer To You”

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Closer to You

Big Machine Label Group recording artist Carly Pearce, has had an incredibly successful year following the release of her 2017 debut album Every Little Thing. She is now ready to begin the next chapter of her life and career, with the release of the lead single from her upcoming sophomore studio album, entitled “Closer To You.”

Pearce teased fans all week long via her social media accounts with multiple video clips. The rising country star began with three separate short clips spelling out “Closer To You” over the course of three days. She then posted an eight-second video of the single’s melody with clips from the road and in the recording studio. “There’s a diamond sky that’s waiting for us just outside of town / With the moon hanging for me and you baby / We can cut the headlights out when there ain’t no else around / Kill the space in between, slide across that leather seat,” she sings acapella as she puts on mascara in the fifth clip. Finally, on Wednesday (Oct. 31), Pearce officially announced the single’s release date, along with unveiling its cover art.

Penned by Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, and Troy Verges, this upbeat love song exemplifies the feeling of being so eminently in love with someone, you yearn to be as close to them as possible. Pearce sings in the chorus,  “Kill the space in between / Slide across that leather seat / Heart to heart / Face to face / You know all I wanna do / Is get closer, closer, closer to you” Watch the lyric video below.

Pearce is offering a  “Closer To You” package exclusive to her website with a brand new t-shirt and digital download of the single which is now available here. You can catch Pearce performing at the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airing live on NBC from 9 am- 12 pm on November 22nd.

“Closer To You” is now available everywhere you stream or buy music.  Check out more new recently released music here 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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NYCS First Impression: Brandon Ray ‘Body Language’

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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 Language. The six-song release is the perfect introduction for music lovers to Ray, who has spent much of the last year on the road with the likes of Devin Dawson, Cody Johnson, Bobby Bones, and Muscadine Bloodline.

On Body Language, Ray shows off his impressive range, seamlessly melding country, pop, and hints of R&B. The EP opens with the title track, a sexy uptempo about the object of Ray’s attention who needs to “say nothing at all” to catch his attention. Written by Brett Eldredge, hints of the superstar are evident on the song, but it is also the perfect intro to Ray’s music, as he then slows things down with the romantic “Still Got You.” “Even if the oceans all run dry, even if the stars fall out of the sky, even if we lose everything we got, even if the world just stops, I still got you,” Ray croons on this one that’s sure to make listeners swoon.

On “Small Talking,” Ray channels his inner Kip Moore, and this is easily a standout of the collection. “I’m done with small talking,” Ray sings. “Dancing all around it, when we know we both want it.” “Second Thoughts” follows the tone of “Small Talking,” Ray’s deep growl on display. Things slow down on “Bring Your Love Back,” which is a slow, groovy track that shows Ray pleading with an ex-lover over a moody guitar. “Bring your love back,” He pleads. “Show up at my door at midnight, fall into the past, we could pretend that we didn’t end with a bad goodbye… I just miss you tonight.”

The EP ends with “Ends of the Earth,” which has been on our writer Nicole’s playlist since its initial release over a year ago. The track is one of Ray’s best, with a catchy chorus that promises Ray will go to the ends of the Earth to make someone happy. The song caps off the EP perfectly, leaving the listener ready for more. For Brandon Ray, Body Language is a solid debut EP, sure to win over new fans with each listen.

Brandon Ray is currently on tour and you can catch a glimpse of his Body Language as he opens for Jon Pardi and Chase Rise throughout the fall.

Body Language is now available everywhere you stream or buy music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here 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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New Music Friday – The Playlist 10/26

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It’s the best day of the week… New Music Friday! Today we see plenty of new releases included a deluxe album from Kelsea Ballerini on the one year anniversary of Unapologetically. Brett Eldredge gets us in to the Christmas spirit with a deluxe release of his holiday album, Glow. New albums from Josh Turner, I Serve a Savior, Dillon Carmichael, Hell On An Angel and an EP release from Levi Hummon. In addition, we see new music from Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, Brandon Ray, Pistol Annies, Sara Bareilles and more. Check out our Spotify New Country Music Playlist below and be sure to follow for updates each and every Friday:

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New Music Friday – The Playlist 10/19

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It’s the best day of the week… New Music Friday! A few holiday tunes released today, Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as well as a complete holiday album from Martina McBride. Check our First Impression of the record here. In addition, we see new music from Kip Moore, Kane Brown, Delta Rae, Pistol Annies and more. Check out our Spotify New Country Music Playlist below and be sure to follow for updates each and every Friday:

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NYCS First Impression: Martina McBride ‘It’s The Holiday Season’

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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 album, It’s the Holiday Season. On the cheery collection, released today, the country superstar adds a surprisingly jazzy touch to some of the most classic Christmas songs, and frankly, the only thing missing on this album to make it all the more quintessential Christmas is a duet with Michael Buble.

The album opens with spirited takes on the classics, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” While it’s hard to offer a fresh take on tunes that have seemingly been recorded 19,000 times, McBride’s voice pairs perfectly with the music throughout the album, neither outshining the other. For McBride fans, the album definitely shows a different side of the singer, focusing heavily on the LP’s orchestration, rather than just her golden voice.

One of the highlights of the album is McBride’s take on “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” The track could’ve easily veered off into being cheesy, but McBride offers a fresh take that’s hard not to tap your toes to. Other highlights include “Happy Holidays/ It’s the Holiday Season,” and “Home for the Holidays.” The show tune staple, “My Favorite Things” closes the album perfectly, McBride’s voice covering each and every note like a warm blanket on a cold evening.

Despite the fact that It’s the Holiday Season does not include any originals, it’s a fun take on many of the most classic Christmas songs. Interestingly, it’s an album that could’ve been recorded in the 1950’s or the 2050’s and not sounded out of place. It’s poised to be a future classic, and we can only advise you to add this one to your Christmas mix; you definitely won’t regret it.

In addition to the release of her holiday album today, McBride will be releasing her cookbook, Martina McBride’s Kitchen Mix on October 30, with the premiere of her cooking show, Martina’s Table, premiering on the Food Network on November 18th.

Additionally, McBride will be taking her holiday cheer on the road, performing with a full symphony on The Joy of Christmas Tour. Full dates are as follows:

November 23: Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage
November 24: Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
November 25: Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
November 29: Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
November 30: Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
December 1: Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center
December 4: Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall
December 6: Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
December 7: Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
December 8: Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre

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

For future tour information, upcoming news and announcements from Martina McBride, visit martinamcbride.com, and follow the rising star on his journey via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

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