Walker Hayes’ Song “Fancy Like” Goes Viral With TikTok Dance Party

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Walker Hayes’ song “Fancy Like” has recently gone viral with TikTok Dance party led by himself alongside his daughter, Lela. The song is a fan-favorite off Hayes’ latest project Country Stuff.

Walker Hayes has always been an artist we love and support! A true family man and a true talent, we are so happy that his song, “Fancy Like” has been an unexpected hit! The song went viral on TikTok when the singer posted a video of him and his oldest daughter, Lela dancing to the track. The video went viral across social media platforms and people everywhere are trying to copy the killer moves!

Hayes credits his daughter for the inspiration and the dance moves. The original video has almost 17 million views on TikTok alone. Other popular videos of the song on his page are sitting at 7 million and 5 million respectively. 

“Fancy Like” has even made its way to the iconic Today show. Hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager recreated the dance on their own TikTok channel, showing their support for Walker and his family.

We are curious to see if more celebrities will follow suit and showcase their moves to “Fancy Like.” It is only a matter of time until more and more people learn about Hayes and his killer new song. Congrats to the Hayes family on their much-deserved success with the viral track!

Listen to the hit song and purchase a ‘FANCY LIKE Back-to-School’ tee. Each order gets you exclusive access to Kelly Ford’s Teachers Lounge Virtual Show with Walker Hayes hosted by Country Swag happening on October 21st! Learn more here.

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

To keep up with Walker Hayes, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

“Fancy Like” 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.

2021 Upcoming Country Album Releases

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With artists being cooped up at home and off the road, we are certain that they spent their time getting creative and we can not wait to hear what masterpieces will be released in 2021. Below is a list of the country albums that have been announced for release this year.

 

JANUARY

January 8th –
Morgan Wallen – Dangerous: The Double Album 
Aaron Watson – American Soul

January 15th –
Devin Dawson – Pink Slip EP
Jake Hoot – Love Out Of Time

January 22nd –
Willie Jones – Right Now

January 27th –
Logan Mize – Still The Kid

 

FEBRUARY

February 5th –
Alex Hall – Six Strings EP

February 12th –
Florida Georgia Line – Life Rolls On
Kip Moore – Wild World Deluxe

February 19th –
Carly Pearce – 29
Lainey Wilson – Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’
Adam Hambrick – The Flipsides

February 26th
Hailey Whitters – Living The Dream Deluxe
Willie Nelson – That’s Life
Ian Munsick – Coyote Cry
TRACK45 – Big Dreams EP

 

MARCH

March 12th
Joey Hendricks – Between The Clouds EP

March 19th
Loretta Lynn – Still Woman Enough
Gabby Barrett – Live from the Goldmine EP
Midland – The Sonic Rach (Soundtrack)

March 26th
Carrie Underwood – My Savior
Chevel Shepherd – Everybody’s Got A Story EP

 

APRIL

April 2nd
Canaan Smith – High Country Sound

April 9th
Luke Bryan – Born Here Live Here Die Here (Deluxe)
Tim Montana – Long Shots
Brett Kissel – What Is Life?

April 13th
Brian Kelley – BK’s Wave Pack EP

April 16th
Eric Church – Heart (Triple Album Project Part 1)

April 20th
Eric Church – & (Triple Album Project Part 2)

April 23rd 
Eric Church – Soul (Triple Album Project Part 3)
Justin Moore – Straight Outta The Country
Lathan Warlick – My Way Ep
Jameson Rodgers – In It For The Money EP
Elvie Shane – County Roads EP

April 30th
Thomas Rhett – Country Again: Side A
Jackson Dean – Jackson Dean EP
Priscilla Block – Priscilla Block EP

 

MAY

May 7th
Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall – The Marfa Tapes
Kenny Chesney – Here And Now Deluxe
Travis Tritt – Set In Stone
Cody Jinks – Adobe Sessions

May 14th
Alan Jackson – Where Have You Gone

May 21st
Blake Shelton – Body Language
Ross Copperman – Somewhere There’s A Light On
Gary Levox – One On One
Jordan Davis – Buy Dirt EP
Alexander Ludwig – Alexander Ludwig EP
Adam Sanders – What If I’m Right

May 28th
Southerland – Boot Up EP
Spencer Crandall – Lost in The Wild EP
Ashley McBryde – Never Will: Live From A Distance
Chase Rice – The Album

 

JUNE

June 4th
The Grand Ole Opry – Unbroken
Brett Young – Weekends Look A Little Different These Days EP
Walker Hayes – Country Stuff EP
Nate Barnes – You Ain’t Pretty EP
Andrew Jannakos – Gone Too Soon EP

June 11th
Kylie Morgan – Love, Kylie

June 16th
SmithField – New Town EP

June 25th
Jennifer Nettles – Always Like New
Ben Gallaher – Every Small Town EP
Meghan Patrick – Heart On My Glass
Lakeview – Small Town Famous EP
Brian Kelley – Sunshine State of Mind
Lady A – What A Song Can Do (Chapter One)
Jimmie Allen – Bettie James Gold Edition
Home Free – Land Of The Free
Robyn Ottolini –The But I’m Not Always Sad Either EP

 

JULY

July 2nd
LANCO – Honky-Tonk Hippies EP
Riley Green – Behind The Bar EP
Flatland Cavalry – Welcome to Countryland

July 9th
Hannah Dasher – The Half Record
Tigirlily – Tigirlily

July 23rd
Drake Milligan – Drake Milligan EP

July 30th
Parker McCollum – Gold Chain Cowboy
Parmalee – For You

July 31st
Ryan Kinder – Room To Dream

 

AUGUST

August 6th 
Sean McConnell – A Horrible Beautiful Dream
Chris Young – Famous Friends
Jordan Rowe – Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy
Kolby Cooper – Kolby Cooper EP

August 13th
Trisha Yearwood – Every Girl: Deluxe
Kalie Shorr – I Got Here By Accident
Dan + Shay – Good Things Are Coming
Clare Dunn– In This Kind of Light EP

August 20th
Maggie Rose – Have a Seat
Sam Williams– Glasshouse Children
Manny Blue– Devil
Runaway June– backstory
Tyler Booth- Grab The Reins

August 27th
Trace Adkins – The Way I Wanna Go
Niko Moon – Good Time – The Album
Nelly– Heartland
Boy Named Banjo– Circles EP
King Calaway – Midnight EP
Michael Ray – Higher Education EP
Ashley Cooke– Already Drank That Beer EP

 

SEPTEMBER

September 3rd
Randy Travis – Storms of Life
Ashland Craft – Travelin’ Kind EP
Lauren Alaina– Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World

September 10th
Mitchell Tenpenny – Midtown Diaries EP

September 17th
Jameson Rodgers- Bet You’re From A Small Town
Scotty McCreery- Same Truck
Carly Pearce– 29-  Written In Stone
Hailey Whitters & ERNEST- COUNTRYPOLITAN
Laine Hardy- Here’s To Anyone
Alaina Springsteen- History of Breaking Up (Part 1) EP
Jackson Michelson- Back To That Summer EP

September 24th
Mickey Guyton – Remember Her Name
Carrie Underwood- My Gift (Special Edition)
Kacey Musgraves- star-crossed
Larry Fleet- Stack of Records
Kidd G- Down Home Boy

 

OCTOBER

October 1st
Brandi Carlile- In These Silent Days
Logan Mize– Welcome to Prairieville
Lily Rose- Stronger Than I Am EP

October 6th
Rayne Johnson- Love Drunk or Lonely

October 8th
Natalie Hemby- Pins and Needles
Old Dominion- Time, Tequila, & Therapy
Cody Johnson- Human The Double Album

October 15th
Toby Keith- Peso In My Pocket
Zac Brown Band- The Comeback
Ryan Hurd- Pelago
Avenue Beat– The Debut Farewell Album
Raleigh Keegan- Clocks Roll Forward
Troy Cartwright- Halfway To Houston EP
Kelly Clarkson– When Christmas Comes Around

October 22nd
Tenille Arts- Girl To Girl
Lady A- What A Song Can Do
Brett Young- Brett Young & Friends Sing The Christmas Classics
Brett Eldredge- Mr. Christmas Album
Jessie James Decker- The Woman I’ve Become
Pistol Annies- Hell Of A Holiday

October 28th
Drew Green- Dirt Boy Vol 2. EP
Morgan Evans- Country And The Coast- Side A
Elvie Shane- Backslider
Mitchell Tenpenny- Naughty List
Lily Rose- Stronger Than I Am

 

NOVEMBER

November 5th
Deana Carter- Did I Shave My Legs For This? 25th Anniversary Edition
LoCash- Woods & Water
David Nail- Bootheel 21
Chase Wright- Intertwined
Tim Kelly- Ride Through The Rain

November 12th
Jason Aldean- Macon
Cody Jinks- Mercy
Caroline Jones- Antipoddes

November 19th
Pryor & Lee- Right Now EP
Randy Travis- An Old Time Christmas
The Willie Nelson Family – The Willie Nelson Family
Gabby Barrett- Goldmine (Deluxe)
Cody Johnson- A Cody Johnson Christmas
Lori McKenna- Christmas Is Right Here
Tyler Braden- What Do They Know
Wade Bowen- Where Phones Don’t Work

November 26th
Coming soon

 

DECEMBER

December 3rd
Blake Shelton- Body Language Deluxe

December 10th
Hardy & Various Artists- Hixtape: Vol. 2

 

Which album are you most looking forward to listening to?

 

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming country music releases. 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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Morgan Wallen is Back on the Country Airplay Chart with “Sand In My Boots”

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Morgan Wallen is back on the Country Airplay Chart with his song “Sand In My Boots,” off his record Dangerous: The Double Album. This marks Wallen’s return to the charts, since his tumultuous start of 2021.

Although Morgan Wallen has been laying low the last few months to work on himself, amidst racial slur scandal, the singer-songwriter is slowly making his way back into the limelight. Earlier this month, the singer shared an unreleased song called “Thought You Should Know” on his social media. This week we learn that the singer is officially back on the Country Airplay chart with his song “Sand In My Boots.”

At the start of last week, the song entered the chart at the #56 spot. This is the first time, since February when Wallen’s radio single “7 Summers” peaked in the top fifteen. Currently “Sand In My Boots” is not an official single, but it has been a fan-favorite since its release.

Only time will tell if radio and country music will continue to welcome Wallen back in. It seems like the trajectory is heading in his favor. Fans can catch more of the singer and what he is up to on social media. It appears the singer is in the studio again and making strides towards a comeback.

Until then, fans have plenty to hold them over. Dangerous: The Double Album features 35 original songs to listen to, including “7 Summers” and “Sand In My Boots.”

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

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Dan + Shay Hint at New Music and Album Coming Soon

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Dan + Shay hinted at new music and album coming soon on their social media over the weekend. Could the first song from the upcoming album be released this week?!

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It has been three years since superstar country duo Dan + Shay have released their incredible self-titled record. The men have been very active on social media, but over the weekend, they finally hinted at the news we were all waiting for.

First Dan + Shay took to their Instagram stories to share the new dates for their ‘The Arena Tour.’ The photo was captioned with “hint: new album before tour.” The tour kicks off in September, so we could be expecting a brand new record sooner rather than later! We already know the record is finished, based on a recent Instagram post.

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Soon after, the duo took to their stories yet again, simply sharing “it’s gonna be a good week.” This further proves our theory that new music is coming from Dan + Shay this week! Gear up and keep checking back for more information as it develops.

The last song that Dan + Shay released was their touching and viral song “Glad You Exist.” The duo also recently released their song “I Should Probably Go to Bed,” which landed at the top of the charts at the beginning of the year. Both songs will most likely be included on the next record, which Dan + Shay are calling their “best album yet.”

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

Check out the hottest new releases on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

To keep up with Dan + Shay, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Who Is MaRynn Taylor? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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

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MaRynn Taylor

The Beginning:

Today we are highlighting a rising artist who is just twenty years old and at the start of an incredible journey. Hailing from Michigan and now a Nashville transplant, MaRynn Taylor is a one-of-a-kind talent. She grew up around music and knew she wanted to sing country music for a living at an early age. “I started pretty young,” she tell us in our recent chat. “I think it was about 4 when I started doing little mini-performances for my family in the living room and I had the little plastic mic and I would sing gibberish and they would put on music in the background.”

Always finding inspiration from her parents and what they were listening to, Taylor fell in love with country music. Her parents introduced her to artists like Garth Brooks, John Denver, Trisha Yearwood, and The Chicks. “There was always music in my house,” she shares, adding, “I just kinda gravitated towards it naturally.”

By the age of twelve,  Taylor solidified her desire to play country music. “I went on a real stage for the first time. It was like my 6th-grade talent show,” shared the songstress. “It’s really when I fell in love with performing and I starting singing at little festivals in the summertime.”

Taylor took her love for country artists like Carrie Underwood and all the women in 90s country with her when she finally made the big move to Nashville just out of high school. “I knew I wanted to be just like them.”

The Turning Point:

Three years ago, Taylor and her family headed south to their new home in Nashville, Tennessee. Back in sixth grade, during a family trip to Music City, the singer had declared her love for Nashville. She knew back then that she would end up living and working in the city. “I just knew I loved music,” shares Taylor. “Something in me knew that I was going to come back and I was going to live here. It just felt like home. I finished high school when I was 17 and I told my parents I want to do this.”

Since moving to Nashville, the songstress has been able to grow her talent and her voice. She has even begun writing her own music, which she shares has been one of the most rewarding parts of being in the industry. “I would write little poems and stories as a kid. I always loved it, but I didn’t start really songwriting until I moved to Nashville and I began writing with a lot of people here.” 

Later, the singer declared her love of the city she now calls home, once more. “There’s no place I’d rather be. The heart of country music is here and I love it.”

Today:

Nowadays, Taylor can officially say that her dreams are her reality. Since moving to Nashville, the songstress has gotten to play gigs and put out original music. Most recently, the singer dropped a heartfelt and beautiful song called “Lies of My Fears.” The song showcases the singer-songwriter’s ability to just ‘go there’ and be vulnerable with her fans through her music.

“We got in the room together and [one of the co-writers] actually had the idea and I was like wow I could really relate to putting my own self down and it was pretty vulnerable sharing my fears and sometimes doubts that are in my head almost daily honestly,” she tells us, recounting the writing experience.

Since its release, Taylor has learned how relatable sharing your fears and your heart can be for listeners and fans of country music in general. “Lies of My Fears” is a song that will keep fans in her corner for a long time to come.

As we continue into the second half of 2021, Taylor promises more music this year. She shared that she is working on so much music right now as well as playing shows whenever she can.  Overall though the most important thing to her is “I can’t wait for people to hear more of myself and my heart.”

Connect:

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

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

“Lies of My Fears” 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 Taps Luke Combs for Co-Write on Two New Songs

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Zac Brown Band released two brand new songs, “Out in the Middle” and “Old Love Song,” available now, July 9th on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the tracks.

Since making their return to Warner Music Nashville, Zac Brown Band have been full steam ahead! Last month, the band released their catchy new single “Same Boat.” Today, the multi-platinum selling country group has released not one, but two new songs, “Out in the Middle and “Old Love Song.”

“Out in the Middle” keeps with the swampy vibe on “Same Boat.” It is a heavy-hitting and gritty song, perfect for the live show. Penned by Brown with superstar Luke Combs and songwriters Ben Simonetti and Jonathan Singleton, the song is the ultimate jam. Lyrically, the track is all about celebrating the country lifestyle. 

On the other hand, Zac Brown Band leans into a soulful groove on “Old Love Song.” Also co-written by Combs, this track is a more laid-back style. Name-dropping several famous songs like “When You Say Nothing At All” and “Put Your Records On,” it is hard not to fall in love with this easy, breezy song. The melody feels like an instant classic despite the fresh sound.

“Let’s stay together, slow dance forever // And ever, amen // Stand by me darling, you keep me free falling // When you say nothing at all // Girl, put your records on // Let me love you like an old love song”

It seems Zac Brown Band are going to keep cranking out more and more new music this year. It is going to be a great year for the superstars!

Get your tickets to Zac Brown Band’s upcoming tour here.

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

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

“Out in the Middle” and “Old Love Song” are 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.

Alana Springsteen Releases Brand New Song “Zero Trucks”

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Alana Springsteen’s new song, “Zero Trucks” is available now, July 9th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new song.

One of our favorite new songstresses is Alana Springsteen. We love the charm, spunk, and talent that Springsteen brings to every song she releases. Continuously putting out new music, Springsteen recently teamed up with fellow rising star, Roman Alexander on “Trying Not To” and released another song of her own, “California.” Today, the singer drops another incredible tune called “Zero Trucks.”

Co-written with Walker Hayes and Joe Clemmons, “Zero Trucks” is a song with a sunny disposition; despite, the lyrical content. The hooky and clever track portrays female confidence in the most effortless way. Despite the fact that the protagonist just saw her ex with a new woman, she is still feeling free and happy. It is the ultimate summer jam and empowerment song!

“I heard word on the dirt road // She’s riding shotgun //Thought it would, but it don’t hurt though // Now you’re her problem // I ain’t gonna chase your taillights // I ain’t gonna miss your speakers // I ain’t gonna waste one more night // Sleeping in your t-shirt”

Springsteen is the perfect person to sing this song. It is clear that she really embodies the message that the song conveys. As if the song is not fun enough, Hayes, Springsteen, and Hayes’ eldest daughter all collaborated on social media to make up a killer TikTok dance for the fun-loving tune. Hopefully “Zero Trucks” and its dance will go viral next to Hayes’ recent viral sensation track, “Fancy Like.”

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Alana Springsteen’s new song “Zero Trucks,” is out now, July 9th

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

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

“zero trucks” 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.

Kane Brown Collaborates with blackbear on New Song “Memory”

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Kane Brown collaborates with blackbear on new song, “Memory,” available now, July 9th on all streaming platforms. The cross-genre track will be Brown’s next single to pop radio. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

“Memory” was penned by Kane Brown, blackbear (Matthew Musto), esteemed pop writers Andrew Goldstein and Joe Kirkland, and Nashville’s very own ERNEST. This midtempo snap-track starts with Brown first speaking and then singing about his career, success, and life in general, living life in the constant fast lane and avoiding any letdown. However, there is fear that things will slow down, becoming just a memory. blackbear takes over the next verse, expressing the same concerns.

I wanna live life fast, I don’t know how to slow down // Wanna get high, I don’t know how to come down // Help me now, I’m running on empty // and I don’t wanna be a memory

Brown is no stranger to exploring with sounds outside of his genre and loves collaborating with artists in and out of Nashville. Since 2017, he has dominated the country charts with six number one hits, including his most recent chart-topper “Famous Friends” with Chris Young, which just reached the top spot last week.

The singer has also seen success on mainstream Top 40 radio, with two songs reaching the top twenty; “One Thing Right” with Marshmello (#16) and “Be Like That” with Swae Lee and Khalid (#8). blackbear, who is one of the most popular artists to collaborate with right now, has seen radio success himself with hits like “Hot Girl Bummer,” “Monsters” with All Time Low, and “my ex’s best friend” with Machine Gun Kelly.

With these two powerhouses pairing up, this song has the potential to top the charts as well. “Memory” is looking like another hit for the singer!

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Artwork: Captvart // Kane Brown + blackbear’s “Memory” is out now

Brown will be hitting the road this fall on his Blessed and Free Tour with special guests Jordan Davis, Chase Rice, and Restless Road. blackbear is hitting the road with Maroon 5 beginning this August. Head to their respected websites for tickets.

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

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

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

“Memory” 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.

Tigirlily: Self-titled EP Review | Country Swag

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Tigirlily’s debut self-titled EP is out today, July 9, on all streaming platforms. Featuring songs co-written by Shane McAnally, Walker Hayes, Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, and more, check out the full review below.

There’s something extra special about sibling harmonies, and Tigirlily has that something special in spades. Composed of sisters Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh, the pair named their band Tigirlily after a flower in their parents’ North Dakota garden, the tigerlily. According to Country Now, they changed the spelling to add some girl power to their name.

The ladies of Tigirlily list their inspirations as the Chicks, Sugarland, and Rascal Flatts, and their debut EP has that early 2000’s-inspired sound that’s been missing from country music in the last decade. Produced by Shane McAnally and Louis Newman, the Monument Records debut EP features five tracks co-written by the sisters, along with the likes of McAnally, Josh Osborne, Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, and labelmates Walker Hayes and Brandon Ratcliff.

The EP opens with the twangy “My Thang,” co-written by Hayes, an airy ode to dealing with all the obstacles that life throws at you. “We wrote ‘My Thang’ as a reminder to ourselves that no matter what life throws our way, we’re going to be alright if we just keep “doin’ our thang,” says the duo in a statement. “This song is everything we’ve experienced in our lives, especially in the last year. From ‘barely making rent’ to ‘killing it at work,’ from ‘swiping on tinder’ to being ‘swept off our feet,’ from feeling like ‘oh no’ to ‘it’s gonna be a good day.’ Life is supposed to be full of ups and downs, it’s how we learn, so we should just enjoy and keep doing our thang.”

“Somebody Does” is a powerful message of hope, geared at anyone who’s struggling with day-to-day life. On the heart-stopping ballad, Tigirlily wishes that the listener could see themselves through the eyes of those who love them. It may sound cliche, but this is the type of important country song that the genre needs, offering support and empowerment to its listeners. As cheesy as it may sound, this is the type of song that has the potential to save a life. Over twangy guitars, the pair sings, “I don’t know who needs to hear this // But you should know you’re somebody’s reason // For gettin’ out of bed in the mornin’ // You’re just what somebody’s needin’ // Even if you don’t see it // You better believe you’re somebody’s more than enough // I don’t know who needs to hear this // But I know, somebody does.”

Meanwhile, the trend of struggling through life yet finding solidarity continues on “Everybody’s On Something,” which twists into a love song. Whether it’s a business trip, a diet or a prescription, everybody’s on something, and they “just wish their something was you.”

“Dig Yourself” is a perfectly crafted woman-scorned anthem, the pair singing of an ex who is just a little too full of himself. The girls are moving on here, inviting an ex to dig himself a hole to China, where he may never “find someone who loves you as much as you.” Co-written by Rosen, McAnally, and Osborne, “Dig Yourself” is a polished piece of pop-country perfection, basically engineered for country radio, and that’s not a bad thing.

The Tigirlily self-titled EP ends with “Known You Forever,” a song celebrating enduring friendships and lifelong relationships. The breezy track celebrates those whom “You still know their home phone number by heart // They’ll be there in the end // Because they were there from the start.” Sometimes it takes the perspective of a lifelong friend to make things make sense, and this song truly captures that. “You think you know you // But they know you better,” They sing. “Sometimes you need someone who’s known you forever.”

In a press release, Tigirlily shared “When writing these songs for our EP, we wanted to share hints of who we are as people, artists, and sisters. Our hope is that this EP changes the course of people’s day for the better and brings some light into the world.”

Tigirlily’s self-titled EP does just that, providing songs for the good times and the bad, offering a musical ray of sunshine, perfect for summertime.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Dig Yourself”
  2. “My Thang”

Tigirlily EP Tracklist:

  1. My Thang: Written by Kendra Jo Slaubaugh / Krista Jade Slaubaugh / Walker Hayes
  2. Somebody Does: Written by Kendra Jo Slaubaugh / Krista Jade Slaubaugh / Zarni deVette
  3. Dig Yourself: Written by Kendra Jo Slaubaugh / Krista Jade Slaubaugh / Trevor Rosen / Shane McAnally / Josh Osborne
  4. Everybody’s On Something: Written by Kendra Jo Slaubaugh / Krista Jade Slaubaugh / Walker Hayes
  5. Known You Forever: Written by Kendra Jo Slaubaugh / Krista Jade Slaubaugh / Pete Good / Brandon Ratcliff
Tigirlily's debut EP is out now, July 9th, on all streaming platforms

Tigirlily’s debut EP is out now, July 9th, 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 Tigirlily announcements and releases.

In the next few months, Tigirlily will play shows around Nashville, as well as their home state of North Dakota with some festival stops along the way. For a full list of tour dates, visit their website here.

To keep up with Tigirlily, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

Tigirlily 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.

Hannah Dasher: ‘The Half Record’ – Review

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Hannah Dasher’s The Half Record EP is out today, July 9, on all streaming platforms. Featuring tracks such as “Left Right” and “Girls Call the Shots”, check out our full review below.

With a sound and style that’s unapologetically country, Hannah Dasher’s new project, The Half Record, is out today, July 9. Rather than bending to the pop-country sounds that tend to monopolize country radio today, Dasher’s collection of songs is a joyous compilation that pays homage to the biggest names in country, including the likes of Reba, Dolly, Trisha, and Miranda.

Dasher was recently named a member of 2021’s CMT Next Women of Country Music, and The Half Record clearly shows why. Additionally, Dasher co-wrote all but one of the project’s five tracks. She shows her solid writing chops on tracks such as “Leave This Bar,” “Shoes,” and “You’re Gonna Love Me.”

The Half Record opens with the sultry “Leave This Bar,” a rocking mid-tempo telling the tale of the Friday night bar prowl, an ode to looking for someone to head home with. “The beers are real cold // The band sounds good // Everything feels like a Friday night should,” she sings. “Got drinks in the air // We’re dancing in the dark // But everybody’s looking for a reason // To leave this bar.” While some female country singers would probably hesitate to sing on such a seemingly taboo topic, Dasher embraces it here, providing the perfect intro to this EP.

“Left Right ” is asking a man to step up and propose or she’s out. Dasher is through with a wishy-washy dude here, and she sells it perfectly. “It’s time that you made up your mind // Are you in or out?” She asks on the incredibly catchy and clever tune. “You better put a ring on her left right now.”

On “You’re Gonna Love Me,” Dasher embraces who she is, unapologetically herself. “I ain’t for everybody, but I don’t try to be,” she admits on the track. Meanwhile, on “Shoes,” she knows that she’s a catch, as she invites an ex back for a second chance. “If I were in your shoes // Baby, I’d come running back to me.”

Dasher shows her softer side on the EP’s lone ballad, “Girls Call the Shots.” It is a ballad about the impact of women on a man’s life. Nonetheless, guys may buy the drinks and think they rule the roost, but when it comes down to it, it’s girls who make the rules. 

In her official bio, Dasher reveals that she was once fired from a job at Bass Pro Shop for writing songs while working. We’re so glad she was. On this debut project, Dasher isn’t introducing herself with a whisper, but with a resounding and welcomed shout. Overall, on The Half Record EP, Dasher is unabashedly herself, equal parts grit and glam, and the result is magical.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Left Right”
  2. “Shoes”
  3. “Girls Call The Shots”

The Half Record EP Tracklist:

  1. “Leave This Bar” (Hannah Dasher/ Brandon Hood/ Tim Nichols)
  2. “Left Right” (Hannah Dasher / Wynn Varble / Brandon Hood)
  3. “You’re Gonna Love Me” (Andy Albert / Thomas Archer / Hannah Dasher / Gordie Sampson)
  4. “Shoes” (Hannah Dasher/Trannie Anderson/Jake Rose)
  5. “Girls Call The Shots” (Brad Warren, Brett Warren, David Frasier, Lance Miller)
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Hannah Dasher’s ‘The Half Record’ is out now, July 9th

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