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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NEW YORK COUNTRY SWAG REBRANDS AS COUNTRY SWAG TO REFLECT NATIONAL REACH

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Founder Stephanie Wagner announces promotions and new hires at Country Swag as the company celebrates six years as the go-to source for country music in NYC and beyond

New York Country Swag, the company specializing in events, merchandise and entertainment news, has rebranded as Country Swag, effective immediately. The rebranding is announced in conjunction with the promotion of Erica Zisman to content manager, the hiring of Lauren Davidson as on-air host, and the transition of Alexa Ebner to the newly created position of sales manager.

Country Swag was launched in Dec. 2015 by Stephanie Wagner and has established itself as the go-to source for country music in NYC and beyond. In the six years since the company’s inception, Country Swag has hosted events with Russell Dickerson, hit-writer Nicolle Galyon, Teddy Robb and many more.

“New York City went 17 years without a local FM country radio station, so growing up here country music was not very prevalent in my life,” shares Country Swag founder Stephanie Wagner. “As I got older and started discovering more from the genre, I realized that there were many other like-minded fans who were eager for more country music in NYC. In an effort to be a resource for country fans, I created Country Swag– to provide events to go to, to alert them of shows heading our way, and to help them discover new artists. Since our launch, we’ve grown far beyond our home base in New York City and I’m very proud of the national reach we have obtained. Our merchandise ships daily across the country and each and every day we are hearing new stories of country music fans discovering new artists or new music directly from our platform.”

In addition to their devotion to showcasing Country music’s rising talent, Country Swag is also known for their unique clothing brand designed with modern-day Country music fans in mind. Country Swag recently teamed up with New York’s Country 94.7 and Walker Hayes to feed frontline workers during the pandemic through the profits from Country Swag’s ‘Kindness Isn’t Canceled’ tee. Additionally, through the sales of their ‘be kind’ beanies, Country Swag was able to donate knit hats to the homeless during the holidays, in partnership with Teddy Robb.

“One of the things I am most proud of is how loyal and dedicated our audience is,” continues Wagner. “Because of them, we’ve been able to raise funds and awareness for several organizations over the years through our merch collabs and artist partnerships. We’re announcing our next project very soon and are really looking forward to using our platform to continue to help make a difference while also bringing country music fans together.”

For more information, visit CountrySwag.com and keep up with them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Sign up for Country Swag’s e-newsletter here, so you don’t miss any upcoming announcements.

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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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Justin Moore Scores 10th Number One Hit with “We Didn’t Have Much”

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Justin Moore scores his 10th number one hit with “We Didn’t Have Much.” The song marks his third consecutive chart-topper.

Over the course of his career, Justin Moore has remained a prominent figure in country music. The singer achieved his first number-one single back in 2009 with “Small Town USA.” Now, Moore and his fans can celebrate his tenth number-one single! “We Didn’t Have Much” is officially the number one song on the country charts.

Off his latest record Straight Outta The Country, “We Didn’t Have Much” is a standout track. The song is all about the nostalgia for simpler days and a simpler place. The timing for the song to reach the top of the charts is almost as perfect as the lyrics. “We Didn’t Have Much” is the third consecutive single of Moore’s to go number one. Both the poignant “The One’s That Didn’t Make It Back Home” and “Why We Drink” also found their way to the top.

“There was dirt on daddy’s clothes // From putting the bacon on mama’s stove // Dog barking in the yard cat a truck we didn’t know // All we had was us // And had a little bitty house and a lotta love // We had it all when we didn’t have much”

The song will always remind us to rejoice in the simple moments in love. Congrats to Moore and his team for another hit! “We Didn’t Have Much” is one of his best songs to date.

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Justin Moore announcements and releases.

To keep up with Justin Moore, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“We Didn’t Have Much” 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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Who Is Dylan Schneider? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Dylan Schneider? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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The Beginning:

Growing up in Indiana, our Swag Spotlight artist this week, Dylan Schneider’s first love was sports. He grew up playing baseball and participating in choir but always had music lingering on the sidelines. “I didn’t really get into music until I was like fifteen or fourteen,” he tells us. Despite this, Schneider recalls getting his first guitar at only eight years old.

“I just didn’t really have the patience to learn at the time,” he admits. As he matured and realized baseball was not his true passion, Schneider found himself gravitating towards music even more and was eventually introduced to the country music genre.

Around the time he started listening to country music, Schneider found himself wanting to pick up the guitar again. This time he wanted an acoustic guitar. His parents surprised him with one just a few days before Christmas. Perfectly timed, the singer was able to get his guitar signed by someone he admired, Brett Eldredge. An early influence, Eldredge grew up close to Schneider. “That was a huge inspiration from the very beginning and after that, it just stuck with me. I started teaching myself to play and writing songs after that.”

The Turning Point:

After high school, Schneider hit the ground running with music. He developed a large social media following on YouTube and committed to playing music for a living. In 2016, the artist made the big move to Nashville. “I kind of just decided I wanted to do it,” he shared. “I just loved music so much and playing shows.”

Schneider added, “I always said regardless I wanted to go to Nashville and play at the bars. As long as I could make a living, make some money, I wanted to do music, because I loved it so much.” The singer found so much freedom in music and that was special to him. 

Combining his electric love of musical genres like rock (Nickelback), rap, pop, (Justin Bieber, One Direction), and country, the singer was able to create music that felt authentic to him. “As I grew up, I kind of went through a phase where I wanted to be a rockstar. I had a phase where I thought I wanted to be a rapper. […] Eminem was somebody that I really liked. Drake, Lil Wayne, kind of in the beginning of middle school,” he recalls.

His grind in Nashville and his love for music catapulted Schneider to play on stages with artists like Florida Georgia Line, ultimately leading him to his first record deal and a slew of successful EPs. 

“At the end of the day, I love that there are so many different influences going into country music right now. People like Sam Hunt, I think that stuff’s cool. It’s individuality. You’re telling your story anyway, it doesn’t really matter what people have to say or what’s right or wrong. As long as it sounds cool.”

Today:

Now, Schneider is a BBR Music Group artist with even more fans and music under his belt. The singer has truly found his sound and his home in Nashville. He continuously makes music that his fans fall in love with, without losing the authenticity that he has had all along.

Most recently the singer debuted his first major-label single, “Lost In A Small Town.” The song started to take shape at the end of 2019. “I threw out this line that was like ‘she’s the kinda girl that would leave you lost in a small town,’” begins Schneider. During a write with his producer and his friend, Gabe, the song would go on to live many lives.

Despite the fact that it was finished, Schneider felt that it was not good enough, and the men redid the entire song. “We ended up writing the song twice and it stemmed from an entirely different song.” Now the singer says,  “I like the way it is now and I’m excited about it.”

The song is a fresh way to share about a break-up in a small town. Instead of focusing on the girl, the song really focuses on how it feels to feel like everything in your life is different. The perspective change and unique story-telling makes the song a great one.

If that is not exciting enough, Schneider promises that more new music is coming down the pipeline. Switching it up from what he has done in the past, the singer has decided to release individual songs over the next few months. “Each song is going to have their opportunity to be heard.” The singer promises that there are a lot of songs that are ready to release. The next song should come in the upcoming weeks.

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Dylan Schneider’s latest release “Lost In A Small Town” is out now

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

To keep up with Dylan Schneider, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“Lost In A Small 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.

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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.

BREAKING: Florida Georgia Line Cancel 2021 Tour

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Florida Georgia Line have announced the cancellation of their ‘I Love My Country Tour 2021’ due to COVID-19. Get all of the details below.

“There is nothing better than seeing all of your faces from the stage, feeling your good energy, and making memories together,” shares FGL’s Tyler Hubbard. “We were hopeful we could get back on the road this fall, and are so bummed to have to cancel this tour, but we know in our hearts that we still have to make sure we’re keeping our fans and crew safe. It’s unfortunate that we have to cancel but we hope y’all understand. We love our fans and can’t wait to be back out when the time is right.”

“Although we’ve been able to see some of y’all at shows recently, everyone’s continued safety has been weighing heavy on us,” adds FGL’s Brian Kelley. “To our fans, band, crew, and all of the venues around the country, thank you for your love and support! We couldn’t do what we do without you, and we hope we can all do our part to bring live music back soon.”

Presented by Old Camp and sponsored by T-Mobile, the anticipated 29-stop trek featuring Russell Dickerson as direct support, plus openers Lauren Alaina and Redferrin, was due to launch at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, GA, on September 24, and run through November 20 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA.

For all current ticket holders, refunds will be issued to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. No action is required to obtain a refund.

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Florida Georgia Line news.

To keep up with Florida Georgia Line, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Florida Georgia Line’s music 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.