Shy Carter Releases His Debut Single “GOOD LOVE”

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Good Love Shy Carter

Warner Music Nashville recording artist, Shy Carter is delivering a debut original song that everyone needs right now. “I’ve been so blessed to have such a beautiful career writing song for the best artist in the world- but now I’m so excited for y’all to hear a song most special to me. GOOD LOVE,” shared the singer on his Instagram. Fans of country music and music, in general, will have chills after listening to this songwriter, turned artists’ new track, “GOOD LOVE.”

From the first note to the last, make no mistake about it, Carter can sing. His vocals shine in this powerful, yet effortless tune. “GOOD LOVE” spreads an inspiring message, showcasing the forces of strength, faith, hope, and love. The song, co-written by Carter with Micah Carter, James Slater, and Carlo Colasacco was written for Slater’s late younger brother Christian, but the song truly feels like it was meant personally for every listener. The soulful flair makes this an anthem for those who need it, and it most certainly will remain a song that will always be there for you to recall during trying times.

“When I feel like I’m dying / You come around with that good love / Good love, good love / Make me feel like it’s alright / Make me believe in this good life / Yeah you pick me up”

We are so excited to see what Shy Carter releases next. He is the real deal as a songwriter, artist, and creative. While you are at it, do not forget to stream “Way Down,” a song Carter penned and is featured on that was released last year by Tim McGraw.

To keep up with Shy Carter follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“GOOD LOVE” 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.

 

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[Listen] Matt Stell’s Rockin’ New Track, “If I Was A Bar”

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Matt Stell If I Was A Bar

 

Matt Stell was put on the map with his singles “Prayed For You” and “Everywhere But On”, but those don’t quite capture his rock country vibe that he brings to his live shows but his new single, “If I Was A Bar” certainly does. He tells the story of a breakup, describing how if he was a bar, he’d be getting over it must faster. There’s a hint of anger still left about the breakup, leaving a bitter taste on the tongue, providing the perfect stage for a gritty, dirt road anthem that’s got a lot of punch.

“I wouldn’t have this broken heart, wouldn’t take your leaving half as hard / Wouldn’t be falling this apart if I was a bar”

Stell always writes from the heart, but this one cuts a little deeper, to someone who’s been wronged and feels the need to let it out. He sings about “letting your exes drink for free” creating camaraderie against the injured. It’s a head-banging, electric guitar track that creates solidarity against the girl who walked out. He creates the armor needed to get through the breakup, and sometimes that works better than sinking into despair. Stell has shown his fans that he can do both: the heart-wrenching love songs and the breakup anthems, both the rock and the country that they love.

To keep up with Matt Stell follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“If I Was A Bar” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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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Drew Green’s Sony Music Nashville Debut “Little More Be Alright”

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Drew Green Little More Be Alright

Drew Green may be an up and coming country artist releasing his debut major label song, but Nashville is practically home for him. Born and raised in Tennessee, and a Tennessee Tech graduate, he couldn’t be more rooted in his home state.

After his previously released track, “Just Talkin'” which was put forth independently, Warner/Chappell Nashville and Cornman Music offered him a publishing deal that truly began his career. It was Florida Georgia Line’s “Colorado” written by Hunter Phelps, Michael Hardy, and Drew himself that landed him the contract as a songwriter.

Through writing, Green was given the opportunity to polish his lyrical abilities and find his own path as an artist. And it paid off. As a newly-signed artist to Sony Music Nashville, Green has begun his exhibition of singing, solidifying a singer-songwriter label.

“Little More Be Alright” is the first of many anticipated singles released under the partnership, making it his official single debut. With a Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt feel, Green showcases a bit of a country rap edge and a deep, raspy tone.  “Little More Be Alright” explores a man that leads a simple life but wouldn’t mind having a little more.

“I’m a simple man, I don’t need a lot / I’m good right here with what I got / but a little more, little more, little more would be alright / and I ain’t trying to say I’m trying to have it all / and I ain’t trying to live up higher on the hog / but a little more, little more, little more would be alright”

As the newest addition to Sony Music Nashville’s roster, Green takes you through a life where a little more money, a little more time off, a little more family, and finally, a little more time with his father would be alright. The country genre continues to evolve and blend sonically however the stories that connect with fans are at the heart of the music and that certainly rings true for this new track.

To keep up with Drew Green, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

“Little More Be Alright” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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: Gone West ‘Canyons’

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Gone West Canyons

It officially feels like summer. The weather is warm, you can smell the summer rain before it hits, and the wind is blowing in that windows-down way that only occurs over the next few months. As places and cities start to re-open and life starts to resume in a revised way, new music is just the thing needed to kick off this new chapter of life. Gone West’s debut album, Canyons is perfect for all these things — summer, slowing down, reflecting, and beginnings.

The album’s opener is “Gone West”, a self-titled song that sums up the band’s story. In some way or another, each band member goes west to feel recharged and to feel like themselves. Whether it be Texas, Hawaii, California, Iowa, or their current home, Nashville, they’ve “gone west to bring the best back” with them. The band consists of four members: Colbie Callait, Nelly Joy, Jason Reeves, and Justin Kawika Young. Callait and Reeves have been close friends for over a decade, writing and producing songs like the award-winning “Bubbly” and the hit “I Never Told You”. Reeves is married to Joy, a fellow singer-songwriter, and is close friends with Callait. Young and Callait were formerly engaged and has been Callait’s guitar player for over a decade, and has had his own impressive solo career. Together, the four formed a band.

Songs like “Slow Down”, “Knew You” and “Tides” all have the beachy, ethereal vibes of Callait’s Californian and Young’s Hawaiian roots. “Slow Down” was written by the band and producer Jamie Kenney. “You make me want to slow down/Baby, make it easy/I’ll take the long way ‘round/Just as long as you’re with me”, the band harmonizes on the chorus. “Slow Down” sounds like driving down the California coast. Channeling their love of Bob Marley is “Knew You”, the reggae-country breakup jam that is perfect to listen to at the beach.

Despite this being the debut album from Gone West, they have such a distinct sound that is heard throughout the entire record. It’s reminiscent of Callait and Young’s earlier work and similar to the music of Jack Johnson and Gavin DeGraw. It’s a perfect blend of country, folk, pop, and reggae rolled into one.

There are quite a few breakup songs sung by Callait and Young that fit the theme of parting ways with a loved one and starting over. Among them are songs like “Home Is Where The Heartbreak Is” and their current top 30 single “What Could’ve Been”. “I’m Never Getting Over You”, a fan favorite off Gypsy Heart written by Callait, Reeves, and the legendary Liz Rose. The once poppy song is now a heartbreaking ballad about a love that needs to end, even though both parties still love each other. Another standout is “When To Say Goodbye”, which echoes the previous songs. It’s about two people parting ways because they know they loved as much as they could, and “real love knows when to say goodbye.”

“This Time” and “Tides” are the stunning reflections of life. “This Time” has magical, swirling harmonies that are reminiscent of The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac. “Tides”, the closer, has dreamy, oceanside guitar and vocals, and it exudes happiness and serenity. There is something nostalgic about it that makes it sound like it’s looking back at the other 12 songs like memories in the past.

Gone West has captured literal lightning in a bottle on Canyons; each song tells a melodic and lyrical story, and it feels like a timeless tale that can be told over and over again. There’s no doubt that it will. It’s effortless, thought-provoking, yet simple. It’s hard to make the perfect album, but Gone West comes pretty close to doing so. Country albums like this are rare, and it will be exciting to see what comes next for the group.

To keep up with Gone West, you can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Canyons 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.

NYCS Picks:

When To Say Goodbye
Gone West
Slow Down
Tides
This Time

Gone West Canyons Tracklist:

Gone West
Slow Down
What Could’ve Been
When To Say Goodbye
Knew You
Confetti
I’m Never Getting Over You
Gamblin’ Town
Talkin’ Bout You
R&R
Home Is Where The Heartbreak Is
This Time
Tides

 

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Maren Morris Drops New Music, “Just For Now” & “Takes Two”

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Staying relatively quiet over the past few months as she stepped into her new role of motherhood, Maren Morris has spent quality time with her son Hayes and husband Ryan Hurd. While many other artists took to live streams to quietly drop new songs, Morris has now decided to polish a few older, unreleased tracks and gift them to her fans. She took to social media to make the announcement on Wednesday (6/10) stating “GIRL has been out over a year & has been one of the most transformative periods of my life. During this time off the road, I had the opportunity to polish up 2 older songs of mine that I couldn’t wait for you to hear. “Just for Now” + “Takes Two” out Friday. ✨”

“Just For Now” tells a story of a ‘what if’ love that comes out of a dark place. Without putting the same old pressures on a new relationship, the story focuses on the present with lyrics like “This could turn into something or tomorrow morning it could be over”.  Morris wrote the midtempo song with her husband Ryan Hurd and late producer and songwriter busbee, all before Morris and Hurd were together.

“You don’t have to be the answer to a question that’s gonna change my life /
don’t need a savior, I’m just saying I don’t want to say goodnight”

Giving life to a narrative that is often overlooked, the female in the song is not worried about whether or not the relationship will last, rather takes the opportunity to relish at the moment given, and the “gold in the love”, even if it’s just for now.

“Takes Two” has that signature Maren Morris flair, stretching the limits of genre and incorporating R&B and reggaeton vibes. The sexy track was written by Morris, Greg Kurstin, and Sarah Aarons and would compliment her live show, similar to songs from her latest full-length album, GIRL, like “RSVP” and “Make Out With Me”.

“You know you’re not leaving, I’m not leaving, either way, / takes two, takes two to love like this, to love like this”

Although her fall RSVP tour was postponed to 2021, Morris is still finding ways to connect with her fans, releasing music that they have never heard before and giving them something even more exciting to look forward to when live music resumes.

To keep up with Maren Morris follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Just For Now” and “Takes Two” are 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.

 

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Canaan Smith Drops Cheeky Single “Colder Than You”

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Canaan Smith "Colder Than You"

Round Here Records, Florida Georgia Line’s independently owned record label, recording artist Canaan Smith has released his first radio single since 2017 and it’s titled “Colder Than You.” The first impression of the song presents the album artwork. “Colder Than You” finds a rugged Smith stained with a muddy, dark-colored ambiance tracing the singer back to his Virginian back-country roots.

“Colder Than You,” written by Smith, Corey Crowder and Jared Mullins and co-produced by Smith, Tyler Hubbard, and Brian Kelley, combats the storyline of a man who has lost his girl and finds comfort in a 12-pack. But don’t get him wrong, this is not a sad drinking song. The track inaugurates with the country artist’s isolated vocals quickly meeting a guitar track bringing alongside a country, rhythm and blues nature. Smith’s cheeky side embellishes in the excellently-concocted lyrics singing: “Girl, I ain’t drowning your memory / These mountains are all that’s in here getting’ blue / Baby, I might’ve finally found something colder than you.” 

This single follows Smith’s previous track “Beer Drinking Weather” and hit single “Love You Like That” that reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in July of 2015.

To keep up with Canaan Smith follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

“Colder Than You” is 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.

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Summer is Sizzling Hot with Renee Blair’s ‘Heatin’ Up My Summer’

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Heatin' Up my Summer Renee Blair

Rising Nashville singer-songwriter, Renee Blair, brings the heat with her new jam, “Heatin’ Up My Summer”. This release follows her early 2020 debut EP “The Ones to Slow Dance To”, which featured a powerful and delicate range of ballads. The new single showcases her versatility as an artist, as Blair delivers an expertly crafted country song with considerable pop influences.

The song begins with a captivating blend of country strums and synth-pop beats. The ultramodern sounds allow for Blair’s fresh and smooth vocals to shine and her confidence as an artist is palpable. This light-hearted track details the excitement and intensity of a summer romance, with sassy lyrics about someone pining over their new love interest.

Leading up to the first chorus, Blair boldly sings clever plays on words and keeps the flirtation levels high throughout.

“With the way that you / undress me with your eyes / it ain’t even June / but boy I know that I / I want you heating up my summer / keeping me up all night / don’t you dare go make me wonder/ what kissing you is like” 

Electrifying pop beats throughout convey a strong feeling of movement, and the audience is constantly excited about where the song will flow next. The listening journey is especially enjoyable, as each verse and chorus feature a unique vibe that ultimately connects into one cohesive song.

The artist belts summer-themed lines throughout the song filled with flirty innuendos, “Baby don’t you want to put your hands / on my body / where the sun don’t tan”.

The listener is given vivid and suggestive imagery throughout, further pulling them into this dreamy summer fantasy. This song could not be more perfect for hanging the pool or driving with the roof down this summer! It exudes confidence from Blair the whole way through and we look forward to hearing her future releases, as she is bound to share fresh and new sounds.

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

“Heatin’ Up My Summer” 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.

 

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Cam Releases Timid Autobiography with New Single “Redwood Tree”

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Redwood Tree Cam

It’s been three months since her last single release “Till There’s Nothing Left”, Cam entertains listeners with a new one. “Redwood Tree” has a soothing yet somber production whereas the lyrics talk directly to the rooted presence that is designated primarily to Northern California. This brilliant singer-songwriter, who is from the Golden State, creates this relationship with a redwood that acts as a surrogate set of eyes while the wind works as a roadmap and guides her soul.

“Oh redwood tree, now it’s just you and me / Back then it was hard to stay, and easy to leave / In the soft summer breeze, it’s so simple to see / That time kept ticking back home, while I was living for me / And I saw the world, you saw my parents grow old / You’ve got your roots, and I’ve got the wind – the wind in my soul”

A sentimental, cartoon-style video was made to tell the story of the redwood tree. Still, prior to watching, Cam paints a picture with her words in the music. “Redwood Tree” is a story, meaning the lyrics play the most important role. They take on a narrative approach, using specific and clear language in order for listeners to easily follow the concept. The short film does the same with evolving images. It opens to capture Cam facing the redwood in a shot that suggests that they are one; that they are the same. Then, the progression of Cam’s identity truly begins with a timeline of small but significant moments and ends with a true full-circle moment in relation to the tree.

Cam is set to drop her sophomore album later this year.

To keep up with Cam, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Redwood Tree” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more recently released music 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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Newcomers CB30 Release “We Are Right Now”

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CB30 We Are Right Now

After releasing their sentimental love song, “Love That About Her,” one of Nashville’s newest duos, CB30 continues to impress fans with their beautiful harmonies and brightening personalities. We featured the talented brothers, Christian and Brody Clementi in one of our Saturday virtual brunches and can attest for their undeniable charm. The duo just upped the ante with a new single entitled “We Are Right Now.”

If one thing is for certain, CB30 know how to make the girls swoon with their romantic, yet honest lyrics. Christian and Brody use their voices to convey moments in time that feel as close to perfect as possible. Singing lyrics like “I can spend forever just feeling it together like we are right now,” the men definitely give a new meaning to appreciating the moment.

The addition of the layered voices towards the end of the track only amplifies the already stellar production. We love how easily these lyrics could lend itself to both a simple acoustic performance, as well as, a bigger during a live show. We are excited to see what CB30 release next!

To keep up with “We Are Right Now” follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“We Are Right Now” 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.

 

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[Listen] Seaforth Drop New Single “Everything Falls For You”

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Seaforth Everything Falls For You

 

The Australian country duo and one of NYCountry Swag’s Artists to Watch in 2019, Mitch Thompson and Tom Jordan, better known as Seaforth released a new song at midnight (May 29) titled “Everything Falls For You.”

This is a slow love song in which the protagonist shows their vulnerability for a particular woman. He confesses his love for her by admitting everything, including rain, rose petals, and of course, he, falls for her. Thompson sings the first verse and chorus, and Jordan takes the second verse.

Baby, what’s it like to watch the sky throw stars down / for you and nobody else? / Baby, it’s dominoes everywhere you go / and right now, I guess gravity got me too / ‘Cause everything falls for you

This is their first new release since their debut EP, “Love That” back in April of 2019. However, the two have been sharing a lot of new music on their Instagram page, so we hope this is just the first of many new songs to come from the pop-country duo.

Thompson and Jordan grew up together in Seaforth, Australia. They were classmates, played on the same soccer team, and shared a love for music. Before moving to Nashville and signing with Sony Records, the two played weddings for cash. Learn more about them in our NYCS Swag Spotlight. We caught them opening for Mitchell Tenpenny at Webster Hall back in December and they are always a delight to see perform and interview because of their fun and humbling personalities.

“Everything Falls For You” 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.

 

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