Looking for country music lyrics for the perfect summer day Instagram captions? We’ve got you covered!
Great summer days consist of sunshine, the beach or the pool, and a cold beverage. These country music lyrics are perfect to describe the ultimate summer day and will make the perfect addition to your Instagram caption.
“I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand. Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand. Life is good today” (Toes – Zac Brown Band)
“Sunrise, sunburn, sunset, repeat. Moonlight, all night, crashing into me” (Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset – Luke Bryan)
“The only thing on my agenda is beers and sunshine, bonfires and summertime” (Beers and Sunshine – Darius Rucker)
“Summer nights. Everybody’s feeling sexy. Holler if you’re ready for some summer nights” (Summer Nights – Rascal Flatts)
“Baby you’re a song. You make me wanna roll my windows down and cruise. Down a back road blowin’ stop signs through the middle, every little farm town with you” (Cruise – Florida Georgia Line)
“Yeah, caught up in a southern summer, barefoot, blue jean night” (Barefoot Blue Jean Night – Jake Owen)
“I’m somewhere on a beach, sippin’ somethin’ strong” (Somewhere On A Beach – Dierks Bentley)
“As long I live, whatever I do, as great as it is, you know what’s a bummer – I ain’t ever gonna beat this summer with you” (Beat This Summer – Brad Paisley)
“Makin’ waves and catchin’ rays up on the roof. Jumpin’ out the back, don’t act like you don’t want to” (Pontoon – Little Big Town)
“Toes up in the sand. Cold one in my hand. Singin’ hey, let’s party like we’re on vacation” (Vacation – Thomas Rhett)
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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.
For the latest new country music tunes, follow our ‘New Country Music’ playlist for your weekly new country music fix.
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Check out our list of all of Luke Combs’ number one songs in his music catalog. The superstar already has seventeen hit singles to his name.
Luke Combs – Grand Ole Opry
We love reminiscing about all the great country music over the last few years. In our brand new series, we decided it would be fun to look back at the songs that made it to the top of the country radio charts! Today, we’re highlighting the nineteenth songs in Luke Combs’ music catalog that hit the number one spot! Combs is one of the few artists to hit number one with each and every radio single so far!
“Hurricane”- This One’s For You
Luke Combs’ debut single, “Hurricane” is the song that put the singer on the map! Not only was it the singer-songwriter’s first number one, but it was also a multi-week hit. At the time, the song was the first country song, since 2012 to spend multiple weeks in the number one spot.
“When It Rains It Pours”- This One’s For You
Combs’ follow-up single was arguably the song that made him a household name. “When It Rains It Pours” even received a nomination for ‘Video of the Year’ at the 2018 CMT Music Awards.
“One Number Away”- This One’s For You
“One Number Away” marks the third song off Combs’ debut album to score the top spot on the country charts. The song remains a fan-favorite in the singer’s catalog of music.
“She Got the Best of Me”- This One’s For You Too
A bonus track off the re-released debut record, “She Got the Best of Me” also became a hit song. The track is a powerful ballad that reminds us of how incredible Combs’ vocals are. The music video for the hit also remains a fan-favorite.
“Beautiful Crazy”- This One’s For You Too
“Beautiful Crazy” went number one in 2018 and remained there for seven consecutive weeks. It also stayed at the top of the ‘Hot Country Songs’ charts for eleven straight weeks. The song even won ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards.
“Beer Never Broke My Heart”- What You See Is What You Get
“Beer Never Broke My Heart” is Combs’ sixth single to head to country radio. The song is the first single off his sophomore record. One of the best songs to hear live, the track is a fiery, party song. Combs also earned a nod for ‘Single of the Year’ with this fun song.
“Even Though I’m Leaving”- What You See Is What You Get
Another favorite off the sophomore project, “Even Though I’m Leaving” went number one in November 2019. It even found its way back to the top spot four more times throughout the next few months. Additionally, it became Combs’ first top twenty single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“Does to Me”– What You See Is What You Get
A killer collaboration with Eric Church, “Does to Me” was made to go number one. The song became a chart-topper in 2019 and continues to be a favorite amongst country music lovers. We hope there is another collab between Combs and Church in the future!
“Lovin’ on You”- What You See Is What You Get
The fourth radio single off What You See Is What You Get is “Lovin’ on You.” The song became an unexpected hit with fans, industry, and music lovers. The catchy track is an epic upbeat love song in Combs’ catalog.
“Better Together”- What You See Is What You Get
One of Combs’ most recent hits and a quarantine track, “Better Together” was primed for success. The tune is an incredible love song, full of romance and hope. “Better Together” is definitely one of our favorites.
“Forever After All”- What You See Ain’t Always What You Get
“Forever After All” wraps up Combs’ current list of number one hits. The song went number one after becoming an unreleased hit a few months ago. The song appeared as one of the added tracks on the deluxe version of Combs’ album What You See Ain’t Always What You Get. It is also one of the singer’s most personal songs to date.
“Cold As You”- What You See Ain’t Always What You Get
Combs continues his hot streak of number ones with “Cold As You.” The reflective, quiet, jam is fun-loving, introspective, and enticing. We do not see Combs’ streak of hits ending anytime soon!
“Doin’ This”- Growin’ Up
The lead single off his third studio album, “Doin’ This’ was an instant fan-favorite from he moment Combs teased the song as an unrelated track. A true and honest depiction of the singer’s career, it is one of his best songs to date.
“The Kind of Love We Make”- Growin’ Up
Combs continues his record-breaking streak of number ones with his second single off his latest album, “The Kind of Love We Make.” The love song is swoon-worthy, and we know exactly what it hit the top spot not the charts
“Going, Going, Gone”- Growin’ Up
Marking his 15th number one single, “Going, Gone, Gone” is officially number one at county radio. The song is a true testament to Combs one-of-a-kind talent and charisma.
“Fast Car”- Growin’ Up
Marking his 16th number one single, “Fast Car” is one of Combs’ fastest rising hit singles. While the song may be a cover, the singer truly makes it his own – breathing new life into the iconic song.
“Love You Anyway”- Growin’ Up
Combs officially hit seventeen number one songs with his single, “Love You Anyway.” A beautiful expression of love, the song is one of Combs’ best to date.
“Different ‘Round Here” by Riley Green ft. Luke Combs
Combs’ eighteenth number one came in the form of a collaboration. Combs lent his voice to a reimagined version of Riley Green’s iconic song “Different ‘Round Here.”
“Where The Wild Things Are”- Gettin’ Old
“Where The Wild Things Are” has been a fan-favorite since the day it was released. It marks Combs’ nineteenth number one single at country radio. The story-telling prowess of the song is unmatched.
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Twisters: The Album
A true stand-out on the Twisters album, Luke Combs scores his twentieth number one hit with this absolute smash of a song.
“Guy For That” by Post Malone + Luke Combs
In a killer collaboration with Post Malone, Combs scores another number one for “Guy For That.” The song is easily one of Combs best collaborative songs.
“Backup Plan” by Bailey Zimmerman + Luke Combs
Yet again, Combs proves that he is the king of collaborations. Both Bailey Zimmerman and Combs bring their A-game to “Backup Plan.”
“Back In The Saddle”- The Way I Am
Marking Combs first number one single off his upcoming album, “Back In The Saddle” was a certified hit from the moment the singer-songwriter started teasing it.
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All of these Luke Combs hits and more are 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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Here are six country music viral TikTok stars that we are loving right now. Let us know how your list matches up to ours.
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 BigLoud 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.
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Country Swag’s “What We’re Listening To” playlist highlights the wide range of our team’s favorite songs and artists when it comes to the country music genre. At the end of the day, we are all fans first with a passion for country music and are eager to share with you all what we’ve got on repeat each month.
Find below each of our team member’s favorite songs and why in our June 2021 picks of the current best country music songs. Then be sure to give our Spotify account a follow and listen to our favorite tracks!
Pick: “I Quit Drinking” – Kelsea Ballerini & LANY Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Kelsea Ballerini, Paul Jason Klein
When I first saw Kelsea Ballerini and LANY perform this song together during the CMT Awards, I was immediately hooked. I love a good collab, especially cross-genre, that brings unique voices and flairs together and this one knocked it out of the park. I love the concept of this song where most break-up songs sing about needing that drink to move on and this one is quite literally the opposite. Not being together is the reason the main character can’t enjoy those drinks now. It’s such a simple concept that makes so much sense and on top of that it’s extremely catchy and the kind of song that makes you want to blast and sing along to.
“Waking up sober, it feels kinda nice // Except that I can’t sleep at night // You’re the reason there’s no whiskey, anywhere inside this house // You’re the reason all my friends know I don’t go downtown // You’re the reason I hate champagne // Never used to turn it down // You’re the only thing I want when one drop hits my mouth // Baby, you’re the reason // I quit drinking”
Pick: “Better Man” – Little Big Town Songwriters: Taylor Swift
Little Big Town’s The Breaker album is one of my favorites to go back to, and I never get tired of listening to “Better Man”. Karen Fairchild’s vocals sound like a diary entry, and the rich harmonies that fill the space add so much depth to the already powerful lyrics. Taylor Swift’s lyricism is always brilliant, and on this track, it’s no exception. It’s heartbreaking yet empowering, “the bravest thing I ever did was run” – and I think that the overall strength of the song is what always brings me back to it. “Better Man”, in my mind, will go on to be one of the classics of this era of country music.
Pick: “Summer Job Money” – Chris Lane Songwriters: Blake Pendergrass, John Byron
Chris Lane released a lot of new music lately, but “Summer Job Money” is, in my opinion, the stand-out of the bunch. Its comical and catchy lyrics backed by its mix of modern and traditional country sound make it a great summer-love tune. I constantly find myself singing the chorus over-and-over in my head.
In his earlier stuff, I feel he was leaning heavily on the big pop-productions, like on “Fix,” “Let Me Love You,” and “Take Back Home Girl.” It is apparent that Lane is returning to his roots with these new songs. As someone who generally appreciates lyrics over background music, I think a simpler sound works better with Lane’s style and persona. I’m looking forward to more from him this summer!
Pick: “Famous Friends” – Chris Young & Kane Brown Songwriters: Cary Barlowe, Chris Young, Corey Crowder
One of the reasons I love Chris Young is the energy he brings to his songs whether it be a ballad or an upbeat drinking song. “Famous Friends” fits in the latter category but it’s about a group of friends that might not be famous by Hollywood standards but they’re local celebrities in their hometown. The song namedrops counties throughout Tennessee in the chorus, a shout out to the Volunteer State.
“I’ve got some famous friends you’ve probably never heard of // But back in Hamilton County our crowd is second to none // You might not know ’em here in this big city we’re in // But when I go back home I’ve got some famous friends”
Young brought his real-life friend Kane Brown onto the song and he’s the perfect addition. They both closed out the CMT Music Awards earlier this month with “Famous Friends” and you can tell their friendship runs deep.
Pick: “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis & Luke Bryan Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
Every so often a song comes along that gives me chills not just the first time I hear it, but every time after that. Maybe I’m sentimental after the year we’ve all had, or maybe I’m extra emotional because I recently got married, but this track about what really matters has been giving me all the feels this month. The song is catchy, heartfelt, simple, and so very country. And the collaboration between a rising talent and an established superstar is just the icing on top.
“Buy dirt // Find the one you can’t live without // Get a ring, let your knee hit the ground // Do what you love but call it work // And throw a little money in the plate at church // Send your prayers up and your roots down deep // Add a few limbs to your family tree // And watch their pencil marks // And the grass in the yard all grow up // ‘Cause the truth about it is // It all goes by real quick // You can’t buy happiness // But you can buy dirt”
Pick: “Woman You Got” – Maddie & Tae Songwriters: Laura Veltz, Maddie Font, Mark Holman, Taylor Kerr
This month, I chose “Woman You Got” by Maddie and Tae as a song I have had on repeat. The track is fun and catchy yet gets it right about growing in a relationship whether that be dating or marriage.
“You say you love me, I know you love me // Love that you love me, baby // I know you know me, but if I know me // I’m gonna drive you crazy // The thing about me is I’m always getting better // The truth is, boy, it might take forever but // When it comes to loving you I’m never gonna stop // And that’s the kind of woman you got”
After getting to interview Kasey Tyndall for our Swag Spotlight series, I knew I had to choose her song “Middle Man” as my pick of the month. I already loved the song, but hearing how effortlessly the track came together really spoke to me. I love songs that can make me feel something. “Middle Man” fits the bill. Although I do not have divorced parents, I can literally feel the emotion that Tyndall conveys in the poignant new single.
“I was too young to understand // I was a little girl // And the middle man // I got a taste of rock n roll // Swear I learned to talk to Jesus // And I made best friends with the road // I got real good // I got real good at leaving”
The songstress finds a way to matter-of-factly speak her truth, while speaking for a larger landscape of people. She does not cast blame on anyone, which makes the song even more special. We are all just people after all. “Middle Man” reminds listeners that we are always influenced by where we come, regardless of our circumstances. That is a beautiful message to come out of a tender, yet gritty single!
Listen to our picks on our “What We’re Listening To” playlist on Spotify and be sure to give it a follow, so you can catch our monthly updates.
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SmithField’s new music, an EP, ‘New Town,’ is out now, June 16th, on all streaming platforms. Check out five things to know about the new music below.
The whole New Town record is a story from start to finish that displays ‘SmithField 2.0’.
“Every song on the EP tells its own story, but the record as a whole is one long narrative about ups and downs of life and love and relationships.”
The title track felt really personal to the duo and truly embodies their journey and decade in Nashville.
“The song is about falling in love with the town all over again when you fall in love with somebody”
With the release of this new project, SmithField hopes to breathe new life into country music male/female duos.
“It’s been ten years since we’ve had a female/male duo break, so we really hope we can be the new generation for what Sugarland and Thompson Square started many years ago.”
Their song “Something Sexy” was inspired by other country artists and their songs that have the romance factor, like Chris Young, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill. The song happened effortlessly during a write.
“There are 12 references to country music artists and their songs.”
SmithField hopes the record inspires others to sit with their feelings and a cup of coffee. There’s truly a song for everyone on the new EP.
“Tre and I are really big coffee people. We love to have coffee talk every day. That’s where we like to share our hearts and our writing.”
Lean more and listen to SmithField’s New Townhere.
SmithField’s new EP, ‘New Town’ is available now, June 16th, 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 SmithField announcements and releases.
New 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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Dierks Bentley’s song “Gone” rises to the top of the country music charts this week, earning him his 20th number-one single at country radio.
Dierks Bentley is one of the most recognizable names in the country music genre. Back in October, he released his brand new single, “Gone,” and it was clear then that he had another hit on his hands. Today, Bentley’s song “Gone” is officially the number one song at country radio.
Written by Nicolle Galyon, Ben Johnson, and singer-songwriter, Niko Moon, “Gone” was primed for greatness. The song is all about a man going into hiding when his lover walks out of him. Bentley manages to bring the broodiness and the cheekiness to life with this creative tune. When asked about the song, the singer related it to how he felt sitting at home during the quarantine. He missed being out on the road.
“My buddies think I’m on the lake // Boss thinks I’ve been sick for days // And mama’s probably on her way // ‘Cause I ain’t picked up the phone // I’ve been a million places // But they’re all up in my head // Over-drinking, overthinking ever since you left // I’ve been gone, I’ve been gone”
“Gone” overtook Luke Combs’ mega-hit “Forever After All,” which sat in the top spot for three weeks straight. The song is Bentley’s second consecutive #1, following “Living.” It marks an impressive twenty number ones for the superstar.
Dierks Bentley // Photo by: Justin Aharoni (@jaharoni) for Country Swag
Congrats to Dierks and his team on an incredible feat!
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“Gone” 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 Noah Hicks? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Noah Hicks // Photo by: Austin Screws
The Beginning:
Today we are highlighting a rising artist in country music that feels like an overnight sensation. During our conversation with singer-songwriter Noah Hicks, we learned how humble and genuine he is as a man and as an artist. We chatted about everything from his upbringing to his current songs. Learn more below.
Growing up on a chicken farm in Georgia, Hicks never even dreamed of a music career. “I’ve always played guitar and played in church and stuff like that,” he shared, adding that it was really all just for fun. The singer always thought he would make a living doing blue-collar work, but music was still something he loved from an early age.
Thinking back to middle school, Hicks recalls loving the fresh sound of duo, Florida Georgia Line. “I remember being at high school parties with my brother and seeing the reaction to their uptempo vibe,” he shared. “I became just like in love with the fact that music can make you feel a type of way.”
Hicks also credits artists like Rhett Akins and Jason Aldean as early inspirations. Nowadays, he loves artists and songwriters like HARDY, Ernest, and Luke Combs, among many others. “I’m definitely a fan first,” stated the singer. “Now I’m a fan of songwriters ‘cause the songwriters are just as cool as the artists, if not cooler,” he added.
At seventeen years old with a push from one of his hometown buddies, Hicks started singing and taking his natural talent more seriously. “Ever since then I’ve been chasing this crazy dream and I somehow worked it out.”
The Turning Point:
Although clearly gaining popularity in his home state of Georgia, Hicks really started to gain traction earlier this year when he recently signed with RED Creative Group. Prior to his signing, the singer would travel back and forth from Georgia to Tennessee, eventually making the move to Nashville to pursue his dreams.
“I never thought I’d be in the position I am,” shares Hicks, “It happened a lot faster than I can keep up with.” The singer also credits his quick success to the friends he has made in Nashville. “I fell into a great group of guys who live up here. And it took all of the hard work out of moving to town and meeting people,” adding, “They would just knock out the hard part and say ‘this is my friend Noah Hicks.’”
The singer also recalls the moment he knew that music was his passion. “When I first released my first ever single ‘Raised On The Radio’, we had a big old concert down on the square and all these people showed up. I was like ‘okay, this could be possible.’”
Today:
Now, Hicks has two more songs out under his new partnership, “No More of ‘Em” and “Miss You Back.” The former is a collaboration with one of his heroes, Rhett Akins. “I had these people I wanted to write with and Rhett was one of them […] I saw his name on my calendar and I planned ideas for two weeks and he shot down every one of them,” he laughs reminiscing about what it was like to write with Akins for the first time.
After the song was created, the singer made a comment to his manager about asking Akins to be on the song, and to everyone’s surprise, he agreed. The Georgia native wanted to release a song that was close to his heart and a story that could help fans get to know him and his artistry. “No More of ‘Em” was that song.
On the other hand “Miss You Back” showcases a different side of the singer’s talent. “It was me, Paul [DiGiovanni], Cole Taylor, and Jeremy Stover, during a write, and we wrote six songs in four days.” “We just kept trying to write about me and get really specific about me cause every song that I release, I want there to be some truth behind it.”
As it turns out, the singer was able to tap into a more somber emotion to create the song with his fellow songwriters. “It’s a double lining. Obviously, it’s about a girl, but also when we were writing, we all talked about it being universal, you can miss anyone back.”
The two songs are just the beginning for Hicks. “Writing songs, playing shows, realizing music, that’s what I hope to do in 2021,” he declares. Fans are in for a real treat with this budding star!
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Noah Hicks announcements and releases.
“No More of ‘Em” and “Miss You Back” 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.
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RAY FULCHER – Songwriter behind hits like Luke Combs’ “When It Rains It Pours” and “Does To Me”, Ray Fulcher continues to make a name for himself as an artist. Today he drops three brand new songs and you’re going to want to give em a listen… – More >>
CONNER SMITH – Country newcomer Conner Smith introduces himself today with two brand new tracks “Learn From It” and “Tennessee” and we’re sure they’ll make you a fan. – More >>
BEN GALLAHER – Ben Gallaher’s Every Small Town is an EP about embracing and enjoying the simple things in life, and we expect to be blasting it all summer long. – More >>
CHRIS LANE – After previewing a new song with a touching home video documenting Chris Lane and his wife, Lauren as they prepared for the arrival of their firstborn, Lane is now officially releasing the sentimental track. Check out “Ain’t Even Met You Yet” here. – More >>
TEDDY ROBB – One of our favorite rising artists, Teddy Robb just released a romantic and vulnerable new track, “Whiskey Can’t”. – More >>
JIMMIE ALLEN – Jimmie Allen adds 9 collaborations to his already successful project with Bettie James Gold Edition. Listen to the new music including one-of-a-kind tracks with artists like LOCASH, LANCO, Pitbull, Little Big Town, Keith Urban and more. – 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.
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Jimmie Allen adds nine collaborations to his already successful project, Bettie James on the new Gold Edition. Available now, June 25th, on all streaming platforms, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.
The original seven-track project was an incredible collaborative piece on its own including duets with Nelly, Mickey Guyton, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Charley Pride, Tauren Wells, Rita Wilson and The Oakridge Boys, and Noah Cyrus. Now, Allen adds 9 more tracks to the collection including collaborations with LOCASH, LANCO, Pitbull, Breland and Lathan Warlick, Monica and Little Big Town, Neon Union, Lindsay Ell, and Babyface.
Not only has Allen established several relationships with artists across the genre and the industry, but this collective work alone has demonstrated his musical range across genres and his infectious personality based on his credibility and relationships with some of the best in the industry. Allen adds his own unique style in each song that meshes differently based on the other artist’s sound, making this project a unique mix of one-of-a-kind sounds.
Allen’s songs with LOCASH and LANCO, “Get Country” and “Home Sweet Hometown”, respectively are lyrically classic country songs but form into each group’s own distinctive sound in country music. They’re about getting back to your roots and what you know and going back to and never forgetting your hometown.
“Home Sweet Hometown // where you keep your first sins // your amens // your kinfolks // your old friends // Home Sweet Hometown // everybody’s got one // or forgot one // aor maybe they’re still calling one // yeah we all try to leave this place and chase some big dreams down // but the world could leave a bitter taste without // Home Sweet Hometown”
Allen’s song with Keith Urban, “Boy Gets A Truck”, is a cover of a deep cut from Urban’s Ripcord album. The two artists duet on the song bringing new life to an already incredible song. It’s a love story told through a hand-me-down truck.
“A boy gets a truck, truck gets a girl, girl gets a midnight feeling he’s the one // one night turns to love, love turns into one knee down, down payment on a three-bedroom house // filled with the sound of little feet, then you blink and he’s asking for the keys to pick her up”
“Somebody” with Breland, already a trailblazer in country music, and Lathan Warlick is a cross-genre song with notes of trap and pop. Allen then slows things down in “Pray” with Monica and Little Big Town and broadcasts his vocals in ways that have been less common for him thus far in past works.
No two songs of this project sound the same or follow the same path yet Allen is able to combine them all into this incomparable project and form them to his own sound. As if the original album didn’t get us excited enough for future Allen music, his Gold Edition speaks for itself in his ability to make a name for himself and carve his own space in country music.
Jimmie Allen’s ‘Bettie James Gold Edition’ is out now, June 25th
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Bettie James Gold Edition 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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