Luke Combs and Wife, Nicole, Expecting First Child

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Luke Combs revealed to fans today on social media that he and wife, Nicole are expecting their first child, a baby boy, this spring.

Combs shared, “Here we go y’all! Lil dude Combs is coming this Spring! Couldn’t be more excited to start a family with this babe. It’s gonna be a hell of a ride”

Congratulations to Luke, Nicole, and their growing family!

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

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

Listen to some Luke Combs’ music below and for the latest new tune, visit our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Priscilla Block Drops New Song + Announces Debut Album

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Priscilla Block drops brand new song “My Bar,” and announces debut album Welcome To The Block Party. Learn more about the new music below.

One of our favorite rising artists, Priscilla Block has some exciting news for fans! On Friday, (Jan 14) Block released her new song “My Bar” and dropped the news that her debut full-length album is coming! The singer’s upcoming album, Welcome To The Block Party will be released on February 11th.

Featuring twelve tracks, each co-written by Block, the debut album is one to look out for. To celebrate the exciting news, the singer released her new song “My Bar,” accompanied by a lyric video. The new track features Block’s sassy personality and continued genius at crafting a lyric.

“Don’t come walkin’ in like you own it, you own it // I hate to break it to you, you don’t, yeah, you don’t // You think you’re such a star but here’s the funny part // No one even knows who you are // This is my bar // Yeah, this is my bar”

Fans of Block’s previously released tracks, such as “Just About Over You” and “Peaked In High School,”, (both included on the upcoming project) will love “My Bar” just as much. Check back on February 11th, for our full review of the debut album.

Block joined us over the summer in New York City for a live acoustic session and interview. Get to know the star in the video below.

Welcome To The Block Party Tracklist:

  1. Welcome To The Block Party (Priscilla Block, Mark Mulch)
  2. My Bar (Priscilla Block, Stone Aielli, Lexie Hayden)
  3. Heels In Hand (Priscilla Block, Robbie Artress, Josh Beale, Sarah Jones, Kate Hasting)
  4. Like A Boy (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Emily Kroll)
  5. I Know A Girl (Featuring Hillary Lindsey) (Priscilla Block, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  6. Ever Since You Left (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Josh Kerr)
  7. Thick Thighs (Block Party Version) (Priscilla Block, Emily Kroll, Sarah Jones)
  8. I Bet You Wanna Know (Priscilla Block, Stone Aielli, Sarah Jones)
  9. I’ve Gotten Good (Priscilla Block, Liz Rose, Phil Barton)
  10. Wish You Were The Whiskey (Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Josh Beale, Kate Hasting)
  11. Just About Over You (Radio Edit) (Priscilla Block, Emily Kroll, Sarah Jones)
  12. Peaked In High School (Priscilla Block, Josh Beale, Sarah Jones, Kate Hasting)
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Priscilla Block’s debut album ‘Welcome To The Block Party,’ is due ou February 11th

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

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

“My Bar” 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.

Chris Lane Has Big, Big Plans For 2022 [Exclusive Interview]

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In our exclusive interview, we chatted with Chris Lane all about his upcoming “Fill Them Boots” tour. Read more below!

Chris Lane has had quite the year already, and it’s just getting started. We had the opportunity to chat with him leading up to his “Fill Them Boots” tour.

A lot has changed in Chris Lane’s life since he released his sophomore album in 2018: he got married to his wife Lauren Bushnell, had two life-changing hit songs on country radio, his son Dutton was born, and now, he is embarking on his headlining “Fill Them Boots” tour.

“It’s been so good to be at home, especially these first [seven months] that Dutton’s been born…  I’ve really enjoyed it… I’m very very excited to get back on the road. There’s gonna be quite a few weekends that we bring Lauren and Dutton out, and we’ll still get to be together a lot, so I am very excited.”

Lane has released a plethora of new material in the past year: songs like the current single “Fill Them Boots” to the HIXTAPE collab “Small Town On It” to the latest release “Stop Coming Over”. If fans are excited to finally hear these new songs live, Lane is just as over the moon. “I think as an artist there is nothing like being in front of people. The energy is much different, and hearing them scream the words back to you is honestly the best part about creating music and being an artist. A lot of these songs, I haven’t even been able to play live yet, which is not normal. Usually, you record a song and you’re out on tour and you get to start playing it immediately.”

As his personal life has changed, his songwriting and even touring lifestyle have changed a bit since his last “Big, Big Plans” headlining tour. “When Lauren and I first started dating, it gave me a whole new inspiration to write about and a whole new set of feelings. And when we got married, the same kind of thing. It transitions your mindset a little bit,” he explained to us. “Even more so when you have a child – it all definitely plays into the kind of songs I write. It’s softened my heart a little bit more.”

When it comes to putting together a setlist for this tour, because of streaming analytics, he is able to know where in the world certain fans like certain songs. Using this data, he will be able to customize the setlists on the tour. Additionally, he’s most excited about connecting with the audience again. “I’m a big moments guy – I love having a lot of moments in my set. Whether that’s bringing somebody up on stage, usually a little girl, to sing ‘For Her’… I’ll probably keep that moment in my set.” If you haven’t gotten tickets for Chris Lane’s “Fill Them Boots” tour, it’s a show you’re not going to want to miss.

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

To keep up with Chris Lane, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Chris Lane’s music 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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Who Is Rachel Bradshaw? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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Who is Rachel Bradshaw? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

The Beginning:

Today our spotlight shines on an artist you may know, Rachel Bradshaw. Bradshaw is an award-winning singer-songwriter, entertainment personality, daughter of NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw, and star of E! Network’s The Bradshaw Bunch. With a long history in the country music world, Bradshaw has recently reinvented herself and taken her power back through her music. We enjoyed our conversation with her, and we think you will too.

The songstress grew up just outside of Dallas, Texas, where she was captivated by music at a young age. “I was introduced to music early on. My dad would play guitar and he would always sing Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” and that was the song we would sing together,” she recalls.

Although she played sports too, eventually Bradshaw’s parents asked her and her siblings to pick one thing to focus on. She picked music. “I wanted to be the biggest superstar and I had these big dreams, but I didn’t really know how to go about it,” she shared, adding later, “I grew up singing at all the Texas Opry’s.”

Drawing inspiration from incredible talents like LeAnn Rimes, George Strait, and The Chicks, Bradshaw chased her dreams to Nashville. “Nashville was the place to go. You have to be in Nashville,” she declared.

The Turning Point:

At eighteen years old, Bradshaw made the move to Music City to attend Belmont University. It was upon moving, where the singer discovered a different side to music and the music industry. “When I got to Nashville, I was like I have to learn to write songs,” she begins. “I started to become friends with people like Dallas Davidson and Jamey Johnson, and all these huge songwriters, and they were great friends because they taught me how to write. That’s kind of where I started.”

With a newfound passion for the artist side of country music, Bradshaw was hellbent on making it her career. She drew inspiration from artists like Johnny Cash and Patty Griffin, as she crafted her own talent as both a singer and a songwriter. “I started to be a fan more of the art part, more than being a big star on stage.”

Throughout her journey, Bradshaw experienced both publishing deals and a record deal, as well as, songwriting success on the country charts, but when her label went under, her desire and path in country music shifted.

“After the label went under, I had been in Nashville for like fifteen years and I was pretty exhausted, and I was just kind of like tired of the industry, so I moved back home, and our family got our TV show and I was working with my family filming.” It was during this time that music also came back into her life.

Today:

When the pandemic first began, Bradshaw found herself turning back towards music. “The coronavirus hit and I was by myself, at home, and single. […] I literally just got on the piano one day, and I just started writing.”

What started as an emotional escape for Bradshaw became her debut self-titled EP release. “When I wrote this EP, it was fun, and this was the only album I ever released, and I’ve made a few records. I’m kind of proud of that,” shared the songstress. “I think it was good that I was in a little room in Texas by myself […] I think that really helped to just be creative.”

The record features six songs, with five of them penned by the singer. All inspired by romantic relationships, Bradshaw’s vocals and songwriting are equally as impressive. One of our favorite songs off the EP, “Wild Horse” was inspired by the hope for love in the future. “And then you have “Wild Horse,” where I was like can I write a song about the ultimate love that I want to feel- that’s going to be “Wild Horse,” explained the singer.

The EP also features an incredible collaboration with Jamey Johnson, “If I Needed You,” the only cover on the project. “I wanted it to be pretty acapella […] And I just wanted it to sound haunted, like so beautiful, where it’s like super dark.” Bradshaw also shared that a music video for the song is slated to be released soon.

Fans can look forward to more new, and authentic music created by Bradshaw this year. Soon she will be releasing her long-awaited fan-favorite song “Everything A Daddy Won’t Say.” It is safe to say that this is a time in Bradshaw’s career, where she has truly found her sound.

“It’s so much fun to have complete control of my artistry”

Connect:

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

To keep up with Rachel Bradshaw, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Rachel Bradshaw’s music 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.

The Best Country Music Instagram Captions for a Snowy Day

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As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we can always turn to country music, especially on a snowy day. Here are the best country music Instagram captions for a snowy day

1. For when you want to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee.
“The perfect start to the perfect day. I could say it in a couple words, this morning having coffee with her” (Brett Kissel – “Coffee with Her”)

2. For hanging by the fire.
“But when you poured out your heart I didn’t waste it. ‘Cause there’s nothing like your love to get me high” (Chris Stapleton – “Tennessee Whiskey”)

3. For when you are snowed in with your loved ones.
The lights are turned way down low, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” (Brett Young – “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”)

4. For when you are curled up with a good read.
“We laughed and cried, told stories all night long from the book of John” (Tim McGraw – “Book of John”)

5. For when you’re playing like a kid in the snow.
“Man, I sure do love this time of year. Snow starts covering up the old John Deere” (Thomas Rhett – “Christmas In The Country”)

6. For those epic winter sunsets & sunrises.
“The night knows the truth; The sunrise tells the story” (Midland – “Sunrise Tells The Story”)

7. For when you need a pick-me-up from the winter blues.
“This world could use a little healing, our hearts could surely use something to believe in”– (Maddie & Tae – “We Need Christmas”)

8. For the first snow fall.
“Take me where you used to watch the snow come down” (Dan + Shay – “Take Me Home for Christmas”)

9. For celebrating all the winter holidays with your love.
“All I know is me without you is like a present without a bow” (Kacey Musgraves – “Present Without A Bow”

10. For when winter gives you that one warm day.
“Oh I wanna see you again, but I’m stuck in colder weather” (Zac Brown Band- “Colder Weather”)

For more winter-wonderland country songs, check out our holiday playlist below!

Do not forget to tag @countryswag, when you utilize these lyrics as your Instagram captions!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music.

Country Swag Presents: HAPPY HOUR HANG with Conner Smith

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Country Swag Presents:
HAPPY HOUR HANG
with CONNER SMITH

Join us on Wednesday, January 26th at 5:00PM in New York City at Hill Country Barbecue Market, 30 W 26th St for an exclusive Happy Hour Hang with rising country star, Conner Smith!

Enjoy a live acoustic set from the 2022 Artist to Watch as he plays music from his debut EP, Didn’t Go Too Far, and get to know the singer-songwriter in an intimate setting before he hits the big stages.

THE ONLY WAY IN IS TO WIN!

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please email: [email protected]

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Sam Hunt Reveals First Stretch of 2022 Tour Dates

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Sam Hunt is hitting the road in 2022 revealing the first leg of shows today. Check out the full list of dates and ticket information below.

Sam Hunt is gearing up to hit the road in 2022. The first stretch of his tour dates have been revealed, with more dates expected to be announced soon. Visit samhuntmusic.com for tickets.

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

 

SAM HUNT LIVE 2022 TOUR DATES: 

  • Feb. 10: Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Feb. 16: San Antonio, Texas
  • March 13: Plant City, Florida
  • March 14: Houston, Texas
  • July 7: Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • July 8: Welch, Minnesota
  • July 9: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
  • July 21: Harrington, Delaware
  • July 22: York, Pennsylvania
  • July 23: Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • July 28: Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Aug. 4: Canadaigua, NY
  • Aug. 5: Oro Station, Canada
  • Aug. 6: Chicago, IL
  • Aug, 20: Gilford, NH

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

To keep up with Sam Hunt, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Sam Hunt’s music 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.

Zac Brown Band Announces 2022 International “Out In The Middle Tour”

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Zac Brown Band returns to the road on their 2022 International ‘Out In The Middle Tour’. Check out the full list of dates and ticket information below.

Following the 2021 ‘The Comeback Tour’, Zac Brown Band gears up for a big 2022 on the ‘Out In The Middle Tour’. The dates launch April 22nd in Greenville, SC with tickets on sale this Friday (1/21) at 10A local time via zacbrownband.com. Robert Randolph Band is set to open the show.

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

ZAC BROWN BAND “OUT IN THE MIDDLE TOUR” 2022 DATES: 

Friday, April 22 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena+

Saturday, April 23 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium+

Friday, May 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center+

Sunday, May 22 – San Antonio, TX – Real Life Amphitheater

Thursday, June 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center+

Friday, June 3 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage+

Friday, June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park+

Friday, July 8 – Akron, OH – Dowed Field*

Saturday, July 9 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field+

Friday, July 15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park^+

Thursday, July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Friday, July 29 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Saturday, July 30 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Friday, August 12 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+

Saturday, August 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center+

Sunday, August 14 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium+

Thursday, August 18 – New York, NY – Citi Field+

Friday, August 19 – Endicott, NY – En-Joie Golf Course*

Friday, August 26 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion+

Saturday, August 27 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live+

Friday, September 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater+

Saturday, September 24 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion+

Sunday, September 25 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre+

Friday, October 7 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place+

Saturday, October 8 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre+

Sunday, October 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre+

Thursday, October 20 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena+

Friday, October 21 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena+

Saturday, October 22 – Portland, OR – Moda Center+

Friday, November 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl+

Sunday, November 6 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena+

Saturday, November 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field**
ADDITIONAL 2022 PERFORMANCE DATES: 

May 21 – Frisco, TX – Soccer Hall of Fame Weekend*

Aug 25 – Put-in-Bay, OH – Bash on the Bay*

 

*Tickets on-sale now
**Ticket on-sale date to be announced
^Tickets go on-sale Thursday, January 20th
+Special Guest Robert Randolph Band

 

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

To keep up with Zac Brown Band, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Zac Brown Band’s music 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.

Brett Sheroky Releases Brand New Song “Everybody Wants”

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Brett Sheroky’s new song “Everybody Wants” is out now, January 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the new track below.

There are singer’s and then there are artists, and Brett Sheroky is the latter. The songwriter turned artist continues to release music that both speaks to his experiences and his fanbase. His songs “Better On Paper” and “Ain’t My Place” are emotive, while “4 Goodyears” is storytelling at a top-tier level. Today, the singer-songwriter releases a brand new song, “Everybody Wants,” to add to his impressive collection of music.

The new song is upbeat and fun. Still, the song teaches us all a lesson in just a three-minute track. “Everybody Wants” depicts human nature and our desire to want something, but not be willing to fight for it. It is the wake-up call we all need when we are feeling sorry for ourselves.

“Everybody wants to be the king of the hill but nobody wants to have to climb it // Everybody wants 15 minutes of fame but nobody wants to put the time in // Working for tomorrow’s a hard pill to swallow and nobody wants to take it // Everybody wants to have it made but nobody wants to have to make it”

Clearly a man with a lot of fight, Sheroky shares his strength and integrity with us through his music. It is especially evident in this new song. We continue to love every song that the singer gives to his fans, and this song is no different!

To read more about Brett Sheroky, his triumphant battle with cancer, and his incredible songwriting skills, check out our spotlight interview.

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Brett Sheroky’s new song “Everybody Wants” is out now, January 14th

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

To keep up with Brett Sheroky, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Everybody Wants” 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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Tenille Townes’ New Song “When’s It Gonna Happen” Out Now

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Tenille Townes’s new song “When It’s Gonna Happen” is out now, January 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the new track below.

One of our favorite singer-songwriters in country music, Tenille Townes is finally back with brand new music. The songstress is following up the release of her song “Villain In Me,” with a new, vulnerable track. Townes shares her heart on the new song, “When It’s Gonna Happen,” out now.

The new song is a single-girl anthem in a least-expected way. In each verse, Townes shares her heart with fans. She laments about how it feels to be the only one not in love yet, asking about when it is going to be her time. A relatable concept for many of us, “When it’s Gonna Happen” is one of the most poignant songs in Townes’ impressive catalog of music.

“Sometimes I feel like I’m the last one standing // I look around and all my friends are falling in love // I’m scared to death I’ll end up empty-handed // Can’t be the only one thinking // When’s it gonna happen, happen to me // Know it’s supposed to happen naturally // When’s it gonna happen to me”

According to Townes, fans can thank themselves for this song coming to fruition! Thanks to the love the song got on social media, the budding star was able to release the incredible track.

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Tenille Townes’ new song “When’s It Gonna Happen” is out now, January 14th.

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

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

“When’s It Gonna Happen” 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.