Laine Hardy Performs “Memorize You” on “The Bachelorette”

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Laine Hardy performs his romantic song “Memorize You” on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” on Monday night, during one of the special date nights.

Back in May, American Idol star, Laine Hardy released his new song “Memorize You.” Fans instantly fell in love with the romantic tune. Fittingly, on Monday night, (7/5) the singer performed the heartfelt single on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” during one of the dates.

This season’s bachelorette, Katie Thurston took one of the contestants, Blake on a romantic one-on-one date. The two were serenaded by the artist, as they listened and danced along to the stellar performance. It was clear that the two lovebirds were feeling the chemistry. “Memorize You” was the perfect backdrop to their budding romance.

“Is everything I don’t know // And everything I want to // Just give me some time with your smile // Baby, I wanna memorize you // I wanna know your heart by heart and your kiss by kiss // Wanna know what it was like // Every day before me, what’s your story? // Baby, every single line // What makes you laugh, makes you dance, makes you fall // Like only love can do”

Laine Hardy is the most recent country artist to sing on the hit show, but many have come before him. Check out some of the other incredible country acts, who have performed on the show over its many seasons here.

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Laine Hardy’s new song “Memorize You” is out now

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

To keep up with Laine Hardy, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Memorize You” 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.

Noah Hicks Teams Up with Travis Denning and Jon Langston on New Jam

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Noah Hicks joins forces with Travis Denning and Jon Langston on brand new song, “Drinkin’ in a College Town”. Available now, July 2nd, on all streaming platforms, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new song.

Recent Swag Spotlight artist, Noah Hicks joins forces with fellow rising stars Jon Langston and Travis Denning on a brand new song, “Drinkin’ in a College Town”. The song follows Hicks’ debut track and recent release, “No More Of ‘Em”, another collaborative track with Rhett Akins.

Written by Hicks along with Cole Taylor, Jeremy Stover, and Paul DiGiovanni, “Drinkin’ in a College Town” is an instant jam. The upbeat track perfectly blends the sounds from each of these country artists and it’s one you’ll want to blast at your tailgates all summer long.

“Like we’re sitting on a tailgate // parking lot on game day // waiting on them boys to play // show em how we do it down here // like we just turned 21 // spring break Panama city sun // a Ford key and a shotgun // holdin up a can of beer // If we’re gonna drink tonight // let’s drink em like // we’re drinkin’ in a college town”

Noah Hicks' new song "Drinkin' Beer In A College Town" is available now, July 2nd, on all streaming platforms

Noah Hicks’ new song “Drinkin’ Beer in a College Town” is available now, July 2nd, on all streaming platforms

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

To keep up with Noah Hicks, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

“Drinkin’ Beer in a College Town” 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 – 7/2/21

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 7/2/21

  • RILEY GREEN – Riley Green cements his staying power in country music with brand new EP, Behind The Bar. – More >>
  • LANCO – LANCO outdid themselves on their brand new project, Honky-Tonk Hippies. Full of pure heart, fun, and joy, listen to the new music here. – More >>
  • LAUREN DAVIDSON – Talented singer-songwriter, Lauren Davidson dropped a brand new track today ahead of her forthcoming EP. Check out “Silver Linings” here. – More >>
  • LINDSAY JAMES – Lindsay James just released a summer-ready bop, “Behind” and it’s the perfect track to kick off your holiday weekend. – More >>
  • NOAH HICKS with TRAVIS DENNING & JON LANGSTON – Country newcomer, Noah Hicks teams up with Travis Denning and Jon Langston on the perfect track for summer, “Drinkin’ in a College Town”. – 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.

Riley Green: ‘BEHIND THE BAR’ – EP Review

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Riley Green’s new EP, BEHIND THE BAR, is out today, July 2nd on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Riley Green has been busy during quarantine and since the release of IF IT WASN’T FOR TRUCKS. Over the last year, the singer-songwriter spent time reconnecting with his Alabama roots. The newfound connection is expressively clear on his new project. Green’s brand new EP BEHIND THE BAR is officially out for fans to enjoy.

The record kicks off with the title track. An upbeat and fun song, “Behind The Bar” is an ode to the good life. Green sings about country living, where everyone is drinking and having fun “under the neon stars.” The rowdy song will be the perfect addition to the singer’s setlist.

As the EP transitions, Green begins to pull back the layers, unveiling the life lessons he has learned to the listeners. “That’s What I’ve Been Told” is a simple, poetic country song. The singer shares all the lessons and experiences he has learned throughout his life from influential people through different stages.

“If you’re just saying prayers, then you ain’t praying // If both men ain’t shook hands, then it ain’t sold // When daddy don’t say nothing, you better listen // ‘Cause he won’t be here for long // and that girl ain’t coming back if you let her go // At least that’s what I’ve been told”

Next up is Green’s previously released single “If It Wasn’t For Trucks.” The nostalgic song is an appreciation for everything a truck symbolizes for a good-ole country boy. Without being generic, the singer finds a way to embody love, loss, grief, and risk, while using the common thread of having his truck through all of those emotions.

Continuing to showcase his undeniable talent, “Put ‘Em On Mine” showcases the more flirty and romantic side of the singer. Green flirts opportunity and a potential love interest on the sultry song. Similarly, sentimental and pure, “That Was Us” showcases the love of a place and a person. Green enlists the help of songstress Jessi Alexander, up-leveling the clever song to a duet. 

“Like a Tennessee river // A little reckless and a little hell bound // We were tailgate talking about forever // Like our boots would never hit the ground // At the end of that trail of tears and a cloud of dust // Baby, that was us”

The story-telling continues to be the center of the EP with the last two songs off the project. A fan-favorite, “I Let A Damn Good Woman Leave,” showcases Green lamenting about past mistakes in love and in life. Finally, the closing track “That’s My Dixie,” tackles the notion that although country music and country living is laced with prejudice and a checkered past. Green declares that that’s not the country-living he knows.

“It’s who I am // Mr. give a damn // For the ones that came before me // That broken part of a southern heart is more than just Old glory // It’s a star of mind that’s deep and wide and strong as the Mississippi // We sing Amazing Grace and curse the heat // Yeah, that’s my Dixie”

Overall the seven-song project cements Green’s staying power in country music. First and foremost, the artist is a storyteller and songwriter, the true essence of country music. Congrats to Green on a solid record!

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Riley Green’s new EP ‘Behind The Bar’ is out now, July 2nd

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “That’s What I’ve Been Told”
  2. “That’s My Dixie”
  3. “That Was Us”

BEHIND THE BAR EP Tracklist:

  1. Behind The Bar
  2. That’s What I’ve Been Told
  3. If It Wasn’t For Trucks
  4. Put ‘Em On Mine
  5. That Was Us
  6. I Let A Damn Good Woman Leave
  7. That’s My Dixie

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

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

BEHIND THE BAR EP 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.

LANCO: ‘HONKY-TONK HIPPIES’ – EP Review

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LANCO’s new EP, HONKY-TONK HIPPIES, is out today, July 2nd on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

If there is anything fans should know about the men of LANCO, it is that they love nothing more than performing and recording music. Their new project HONKY-TONK HIPPIES EP is the love child of those two priorities. As soon as it was safe, the singers headed to the FAME Studios to record these five songs that they feel fully embody the feeling of performing on stage. 

The record kicks off with the title track, a stage-ready hit. “Honky-Tonk Hippies” is groovy, fun, and an exciting sound for LANCO. The new song is gritty, swampy, and has that down-home energy that is hard not to fall in love with. It was clear the band was thinking of how fans would react to it when they wrote and recorded it.

The next song “Wild Again” is a different type of mood, but the energy is still evident. Although slower-paced, the track screams nostalgia. LANCO simultaneously reminisces on past memories, while also looking forward to the new moments. Clearly a quarantine-inspired track, the singers remind us all of our crazy-beautiful memories, while still, making us all look ahead to the wild memories we have yet to make.

“I’ve lived some life, but I think the best is yet to come // Make a quick stop at the Quickstop, grab a cold one // Cause tonight, yeah tonight // I’m going to call my baby and all my friends, tell them let’s get it started”

The vibe is continued with the next two songs “Moonlight Mingle” and “I Need A Beer.” Like the other songs on the record, both of these killer jams were tracked live to showcase the real energy of the band. The former is a dance-ready track, while the latter will put every listener into a party-ready mood. 

The record culminates with “Price to Pay,” an acoustic song. With simple vocal and guitar strumming, the song is mesmerizing. Of course, a minute in, the band layers all of their vocals in to add to the unique appeal. We bet that fans will be singing this song along with the group during their live shows!

“So you like all the songs on your country radio // If you want to sing along there’s some things you should know // May not be for all but if you want to call it the dream // There’s a different side of this life in the songs that we sing”

LANCO outdid themselves with HONKY-TONK HIPPIES EP! The record is pure heart, fun, and joy. It is clear that the guys poured themselves into these five songs, and we can only imagine how much better it will all be in person during a live show! Congrats to the entertainers on an incredible project.

LANCO's new EP, 'Honky-Tonk Hippies' is out now, July 2nd

LANCO’s new EP, ‘Honky-Tonk Hippies’ is out now, July 2nd

HONKY-TONK HIPPIES EP Tracklist:

  1. Honky-Tonk Hippies- (Songwriters- Brandon Lancaster, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell & Tate Howell)
  2. Wild Again- (Songwriters- Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Tripp Howell & Tate Howell)
  3. Moonlight Mingle- (Songwriters- Brandon Lancaster, Jared Hampton & Tate Howell)
  4. I Need A Beer (Songwriters- Brandon Lancaster, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell & Tate Howell)
  5. Price You Pay (Songwriters- Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton, Eric Steedly, Tripp Howell & Tate Howell)

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

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

HONKY-TONK HIPPIES EP 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.

Lindsay James Releases Brand New Summer Song “Behind”

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Lindsay James’ new summer song “Behind” is available now, July 2nd, on all streaming platforms. Check out the track below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

We love when artists reinvent themselves! Lindsay James, formally known as “LJ” did just that! The Texas-born singer came on our radar back in 2019, and we are thrilled to see that she is back to deliver even more enticing entertainment, under Homestead Music. Today, James releases her brand new summer-ready song “Behind.”

Similarly, like her Homestead Music predecessor, Sam Hunt, the songstress brings all the vibes. The song screams summer dreaming. It is catchy, funky, and just plain cool. The country-pop twist makes it even more fun to listen to. Co-written by the singer with Jared Scott, Luke Preston, and Sam Martinez, “Behind” is a song that reminds us all to leave the negative stuff in the past. This is the perfect message for all of us after a challenging 2020!

“What do you say we cut loose, somewhere with a beach view // Ready, set, go, hit the road // We can leave it all behind // Find some freedom on the tires, chasing telephone wires to a sunny state of mind // With our worries in the dust // Sipping cherry coke and rum under a calico sky”

Overall, James delivers an effortless vocal performance on this fun-loving jam. “Behind” is a great introduction to the singer for those who do not already know her and an even better reintroduction to those who do. It will be exciting to see what the singer-songwriter releases next!

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Lindsay James’s new song “Behind” is available now, July 2nd

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

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

“Behind” 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.

Lauren Davidson Releases Brand New Song “Silver Linings”

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Lauren Davidson’s brand new song “Silver Linings” is available now, July 2nd, on all streaming platforms. Check out the track below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

One of our favorite local artists and friend of Country Swag, Lauren Davidson has officially released more new music. As we await her next EP, HINDSIGHT is 2020, the songstress continues to drop songs to keep us excited. Today she releases her brand new tune “Silver Linings.”

The new song is the fourth song off the upcoming project. So far, the singer released “Backfire,” “Thinking About You,” and “Live In The Light.” Davidson taps into her fun and optimistic side on the new jam. “Silver Linings” is the perfect song to inspire listeners as we all come out of this whirlwind of a year. It conveys the singer’s own experiences during the pandemic and the associated tribulations.

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Lauren Davidson’s new song “Silver Linings” is out now, July 2

“Find the good in every day // Get out of our own way // Let that sunshine in // and find those silver linings // Put some color in the grey // Look for love instead of hate”

Davidson is an artist that shares her truth in every song she debuts. She has a knack for writing and singing songs that make you feel and want to root for her. New Yorkers can catch the songstress at the Beach House in Long Beach on Wednesday, July 7th at 6PM as part of their Country Wednesdays Series. No tickets necessary, reservations are recommended.

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

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

“Silver Linings” 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.

Luke Combs Shares New Unreleased Song “Five-Leaf Clover”

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Luke Combs shared a brand new unreleased song, “Five-Leaf Clover” with fans. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

It seems as though Luke Combs is always teasing new music. Combs is still riding the success of his ACM and CMA award-winning album, What You See Ain’t Always What You Get, and its single “Forever After All” recently going number one for the fifth straight week. Just the other day, he shared a brand new song “Good Old Days” with fans on social media. Now, he’s sharing another unreleased song called “Five-Leaf Clover.”

The new song feels exactly like the superstar we know and love. “Five-Leaf Clover” is another love letter to life Combs has created and a thank you to fans for believing in him. Throughout the verses, the singer-songwriter expresses all the things he is thankful for. It’s clear that despite his one-of-a-kind success, Combs will always remain as humble as can be.

“I make it home every evening // To an angel God sent from above // Got an 8 point on camera from last year // This season looks like a ten // Got a barn with a fridge full of cold beer / On the weekends it’s full of good friends”

We hope that more unreleased music is on the horizon from the singer, and we suspect that it is! Luke Combs is a megastar for a damn good reason!

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.

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

For the latest new country music tunes, follow our  ‘New Country Music’ playlist for your weekly new country music fix.

Luke Combs Shares Unreleased New Song “Good Old Days”

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Luke Combs shared a brand new unreleased track, “Good Old Days” with fans. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

It seems as though Luke Combs is always teasing new music. Still riding the success of his ACM and CMA award-winning album, What You See Ain’t Always What You Get, with its single “Forever After All” recently going number one for the fifth straight week, he shared a new video of his latest song “Good Old Days”, building quite the unreleased catalog, along with “See Me Now,” and “Joe.”

“Good Old Days” is a simple, mid-tempo track in which Combs lists his favorite parts about his younger days, including small-town fairs and driving with your buddies in a truck. He brings the energy to the live performance, as his vocals shine behind the pounding drums and electric guitar when the chorus comes around.

“We were young, we were free // didn’t have a thing we didn’t need // We were wild, we were green // back when we knew everything // Back in the good old days”

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.

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

For the latest new country music tunes, follow our  ‘New Country Music’ playlist for your weekly new country music fix.

Viral TikTok Stars in Country Music That We Love Right Now

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Here are six country music viral TikTok stars that we are loving right now. Let us know how your list matches up to ours.

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Viral TikTok Stars in Country Music That We Love Right Now

TikTok is full of talented budding artists with millions of followers. Overflowing with tons of incredible country songs that have gone viral way before they were even officially released, but it’s even more exciting to see all the country artists who have become stars because of their platforms. Check out a few of our favorites below. Let us know how your list matches up with ours.

Lily Rose

Recording artist Lily Rose, quite literally rose to fame thanks to TikTok. Her song “Villain” is one of our favorite songs on radio right now, and she is an absolute force. Rose caught the attention of Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music and Republic Records who signed her to a joint-venture record deal in Jan. 2021. With over four million likes and over 600K followers on the platform alone, Rose is absolutely the real deal!

Noah Schnacky

Although Noah Schnacky was known before TikTok, the platform has exponentially increased his fanbase. The talented singer-songwriter has 6.7 million followers on TikTok alone. One of his recent singles, “She Broke My Heart” blew up on the platform and continues to make waves for Schnacky.

CB30

One of our favorite brother duo’s CB30 have 2.4 million fans on TikTok. They continuously post both comedic pranks on the platform, as well as, killer covers and original songs. Most recently, Christian and Brody covered “drivers license” by Olivia Rodrigo, which fans went crazy for. This led the duo to release their own official cover of the track to all streaming platforms. They also just released their original new song, “Healthy.”

Priscilla Block

Priscilla Block earned her record deal because of a viral TikTok hit! Her song “Just About Over You” is still trending on the platform and she is about to make her Grand Ole Opry debut this month. It is safe to say that Block is killing it. To learn more about her, check out our interview with the artist here.

Andrew Jannakos

With just under 800k followers on TIkTok, Andrew Jannakos became a bonafide sensation after his wife posted a video of him singing his song “Gone Too Soon” on the platform. Now, the singer is a signed artist, and his second single “Wine Country” was released just a few weeks ago. We are loving his talent, and cannot wait to see him blossom.

Kierra Lewis

Rounding out our list is Kierra Lewis. The incredible comedian is a superstar in the making. She went viral on TikTok with a comedic rant about Sam Hunt, and her newfound fame is proving to be one that we can all enjoy together in country music. She may not be a singer, but she’s too talented to leave off our list!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming announcements and releases, including news about these viral TikTok stars.