Dierks Bentley’s new song, “Gone” is available now, October 22nd, on all streaming platforms. Written by Ben Johnson, Nicolle Galyon, and Niko Moon, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.
It’s been almost two and a half years since multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Dierks Bentley released his ninth studio album, The Mountain. Fans were beginning to wonder what the “Burning Man” singer was up to during quarantine besides spending his time up in the Colorado mountains and reviving the Hot Country Knights. Bentley has been teasing a new track on his socials all week and today, October 22nd, he officially released “Gone” on all streaming platforms and to country radio.
“Country music is the best genre for storytelling, and I feel like we are realizing it probably now more than ever since we can’t congregate together at concerts, high five each other, sing and shout at the top of our lungs,” Bentley said in a recent press release. “A good country show is just about the greatest communion there is out there.”
Written by Nicolle Galyon, Ben Johnson, and Niko Moon, this new and catchy tune is about a man who goes into hiding and ghosts his family, friends, and boss because he cannot handle his former lover walking out on him. Instead of being productive, he just sits around all day trying to “figure out how a good thing went wrong.” Being married with three kids, Bentley has a less-literal interpretation of this song but instead relates the woman to touring and the fans he can no longer see due to quarantine and the pandemic.
Dierks Bentley’s New Song “Gone” is available now
“I’ve been a million places but they’re all up in head / Over-drinking overthinking ever since you left / I’ve been gone, I’ve been gone / I’ve been sitting on the couch watching TV all day long / All day long, I’ve been tryin’ to figure out how a good thing went wrong”
“We are all relying on lyrics and melodies at home and trying however we can to find different ways to connect with our fans, so that they know how important they still are to us,” Bentley expressed. “I hope this song resonates with mine, and I’m counting the days until we can all be back together again, beers in the air.”
Fans can virtually sing along to this radio-friendly track at the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival that Bentley is headlining tomorrow night, streaming live at 8:00 PM on LiveXLive.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Dierks Bentley releases.
“Gone” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. Specially selected foundations that support our heroes will receive donations from each purchase. Honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice is what we are dedicated to.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dierks-bentley0gone.jpg6301200Dylan Bestlerhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngDylan Bestler2020-10-22 22:05:252020-10-22 22:05:25Dierks Bentley Returns With Brand New Song “Gone”
Trace Adkins’ latest EP, Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy is available now, October 16th on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dive deeper into the collection of songs in our full review.
After nearly four years since new music from Trace Adkins, a new EP Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy has been released, marking his first project since joining Verge Records Nashville. Still, the six-track release is a continuation of the well-known, lively, and deep-southern-rooted style from the “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies Love Country Boys’” performer.
The title track acts as the third on the setlist and includes moments of raw sentiment and country-style storytelling. It utilizes a few different approaches through production in regards to Adkins’ heavy tone among stripped chords as well as, primarily in the chorus, more present accompaniment that creates a strong and confident “take it or leave it” feel. “Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy” seemingly points out all the creative and artistic elements that this seasoned musician is capable of since releasing his debut album, Dreamin’ Out Loud, over 20 years ago in 1996.
“Running Into You”, a ballad written by James Slater and Tony Lane, showcases the softness and delicacy of Adkins, who often records heartfelt cuts. Though, there’s something different about this arrangement that stands out. Bart Butler, the producer of the collection, in addition to Adkins and the instrumentalists, maintained a sincerity throughout the process that affects listeners in a way for all emotions involved to be delivered at full force.
A track that annotates a broken heart and explores the aftermath, “Running Into You” covers scenarios in which the person who has said goodbye hasn’t entirely left.
“Round the corners of my heart // Waiting there to take me there again // In the shadows and the light // In the morning and the midnight // When the leaves are still blowing in the wind // That’s when”
Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy is an exciting sneak peek to Adkins’ journey with Verge Records Nashville. In fact, with over 8 million streams in seven months since “Better Off” was released as a single, the EP’s introduction track, the Louisiana native seems to have a lot left up his sleeve. Check out Adkins’ performance of “Better Off” that aired on “TODAY with Hoda and Jenna” from the Grand Ole Opry.
“It was a lot of fun to get back into the studio with Mickey Jack (Cones) and work with Bart (Butler) on this EP, and I couldn’t be prouder of these songs from some of my favorite writers,” shares Adkins in a recent press release. “I’m looking forward to what’s to come.”
Trace Adkins’ latest EP, “Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy”, is available now, October 16th.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Trace Adkins releases.
Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy EP is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. Specially selected foundations that support our heroes will receive donations from each purchase. Honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice is what we are dedicated to.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/review-trace-adkins.jpg6301200Erin Crosbyhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErin Crosby2020-10-22 21:38:292020-10-22 21:42:02Trace Adkins: Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy – EP Review
Country artists Kane Brown and Ashley McBryde, along with Modern Family star, Sarah Hyland hosted this year’s CMT Awards that took place in unique locations all over Nashville, Tennessee. Take a look below to see which artists took home hardware.
This year’s award show was very different than previous years in certain ways, as winners accepted their awards virtually and artists performed their songs from all different venues throughout Nashville, including Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Cherokee Dock, The Barn at Sycamore Farms, and Ruskin Cave.
One thing remained the same though; all the winners were chosen by the fans. They even got to vote for their favorite Video of The Year throughout the night, which started with fourteen nominees and dwindled down to just three by the start of the show. Carrie Underwood’s “Drinking Alone,” directed by Randee St. Nicholas, beat out Keith Urban’s “Polaroid” and Tanya Tucker’s “Bring My Flowers Now.” Underwood also took home the Female Video of the Year award with the certified gold song. For Underwood, this was her 21st and 22nd CMT award, making her the winningest artist in CMT history.
“Fan, you guys never cease to amaze me at how hard you work,” Underwood expressed after winning the Video of the Year. “I’ve seen you guys throwing Twitter parties and doing your thing and voting…this one is really all about you guys, especially because we haven’t been together, but I feel so loved this evening.”
CMT’s own Cody Alan and Katie Cook hosted a small, but live viewing party presented by Ram Trucks. The select, socially-distanced fans got to watch the show live from Cumberland Park on a big screen.
Luke Combs got the show off to a raging start with his upbeat, drinking tune “1, 2 Many.” Brooks and Dunn, who are featured on the studio version of the track, surprised fans and came out to perform their verse. Kix Brooks brought Combs a beer, which he then quickly shot-gunned. Sam Hunt was on next, performing his latest number one song, “Hard To Forget.”
McBryde handed out the first award of the night; the Duo Video of the Year award presented to Dan + Shay for “I Should Probably Go To Bed,” continuing their incredible success at award shows. They also performed this song later in the show. Shortly after, CMT honored their first Equal Play award winner to Jennifer Nettles for her contribution and dedication to getting women more airplay on country radio.
One aspect that made this show stand out from other years was the elaborate, music video-styled sets put together for the artists. A few sets we loved included Shania Twain’s, who performed her classic hit “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under” in a western-themed jail cell with realistic mannequins beside her, and Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey’s performance of “The Other Girl” in an old saloon in Los Angeles.
Speaking of memorable performances, Chris Young took home the award for CMT Performance of the Year for “Drowning” at the CMT Artists of the Year special. That night honored five artists who had tremendous years in 2019 and Kane Brown was one of the recipients. However, that week his friend and drummer, Kenny Dixon passed away in a car accident and Young stepped in for Brown who was too emotional to perform.
“It was a really difficult moment for me, to get up there and play that knowing that he (Brown) was watching, knowing everything he was going through,” Young reflected. “I can’t imagine, even still, what his passing does to you.”
Old Dominion won the Group Video of the Year award for “One Man Band,” and Luke Bryan took home Male Video of the Year for “One Margarita.” He said the video was a blast to shoot and was a perfect song to lift our spirits as we entered the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabby Barrett, making her CMT Awards debut, gave us an explosive performance of her double-platinum smash hit, “I Hope.” Later, Taylor Swift, who won the Breakthrough Video of the Year at the CMT’s thirteen years ago, announced Barrett as this year’s winner.
Later in the show, Jimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus performed “This Is Us” on stage together for the first time. This was followed by the announcement of the Collaborative Video of the Year; Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani for “Nobody But You.”
“I really do believe that these award shows are beginning to lose credibility over the last few years and fan-voted awards, to me, are really the only stand-up award shows left in our industry, Shelton stated after winning, “because you guys buy the records and come to the shows and vote on these things.”
Other performances included “Martha Divine” by McBryde, “Chasin’ You” by Morgan Wallen, “What She Wants Tonight” by Bryan, “Worship You” by Brown, and an acoustic rendition of “Hell and Back” by Maren Morris. A drinking song began this fun and incredible night, so it was fitting that a drinking song would end the show as well. Little Big Town performed their energetic current single, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” from the Ruskin Cave.
HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director.
Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone” * WINNER
Keith Urban – “Polaroid”
Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?”
Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird”
Tanya Tucker – “Bring My Flowers Now”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone” * WINNER
Gabby Barrett – “I Hope”
Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?”
Maren Morris – “The Bones”
Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Jason Aldean – “Got What I Got”
Luke Bryan – “One Margarita” * WINNER
Luke Combs – “Even Though I’m Leaving”
Morgan Wallen – “Chasin’ You (Dream Video)”
Sam Hunt – “Hard To Forget”
Thomas Rhett – “Remember You Young”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Lady A – “Champagne Night”
Little Big Town – “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” (Live Cut)
Midland – “Cheatin’ Songs (Live From the Palomino)”
Old Dominion – “One Man Band” * WINNER
The Chicks – “Gaslighter”
The Highwomen – “Crowded Table”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Brothers Osborne – “All Night (Studio Performance)”
Dan + Shay – “I Should Probably Go To Bed” * WINNER
Florida Georgia Line – “Blessings”
LOCASH – “One Big Country Song”
Maddie & Tae – “Die From A Broken Heart”
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)
Blanco Brown – “The Git Up”
Caylee Hammack – “Family Tree”
Gabby Barrett – “I Hope” * WINNER
Ingrid Andress – “More Hearts Than Mine”
Riley Green – “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”
Travis Denning – “After a Few”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists
Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani – “Nobody But You” * WINNER
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice – “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber – “10,000 Hours”
Kane Brown featuring Nelly – “Cool Again”
Marshmello and Kane Brown – “One Thing Right”
Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi – “Beer Can’t Fix”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
From CMT Artists of the Year: Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
From CMT Crossroads: Brooks & Dunn and Luke Combs – “Brand New Man”
From CMT Artists of the Year: Chris Young – “Drowning” * WINNER
From CMT Crossroads: Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini – “Graveyard”
From CMT Artists of the Year: Sam Hunt – “Fancy”
From CMT Crossroads: Sheryl Crow and Chris Stapleton – “Tell Me When It’s Over”
QUARANTINE VIDEO OF THE YEAR *favorite video created during quarantine
Big & Rich – “Stay Home”
Brad Paisley – “No I In Beer”
Carly Pearce – “It Won’t Always Be Like This (The Social Distance Sessions)”
Charlie Worsham ft. Billy Justineau, Molly Tuttle, Rachel Loy, Jillian Jacqueline, Tucker Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Leigh Nash, Fancy Hagood, Lucie Silvas, John Osborne & Sadler Vaden – “With A Little Help From My Friends” (Beatles Cover)
Dave Haywood (of Lady A) & Kelli Haywood – “Just Another Day In Quarantine”
Dolly Parton – “When Life Is Good Again”
Granger Smith – “DON’T COUGH ON ME!” * WINNER
Luke Combs – “Six Feet Apart”
Tenille Townes ft. Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Keelan Donovan, Alex Hall, Adam Hambrick & Caylee Hammack – “Lean On Me” (Bill Withers Cover)
Thomas Rhett ft. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban – “Be A Light” (Fan Video)
——
Fans can also join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming performance announcements in the coming weeks.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
Chase Martin has released her debut single “Levi Denim” after signing to Barry Weiss’ RECORDS (Sony). Read more about the artist below.
Chase Martin Photo Credit Jason Myers
Chase Martin, a Charleston native who graduated high school early with a 5.0 GPA, has indirectly had her path chosen for her in the very best way. She had planned on becoming a neurologist, a career path that some may say would be more sensible or realistic however, music was always in her peripheral vision. In a Swag Spotlight interview, we discuss all the details on how this Whitney Houston enthusiast landed in Nashville as well as signing a record deal in the middle of quarantine and her debut single “Levi Denim”.
While taking a year off from school in order to start college with friends and people of her own age, Martin and her parents visited Music City. “They brought me to Nashville when I was 17 and I played a whole bunch of the open mic nights,” Martin explains. “…the next day, we got up and we were going around town, and my dad actually pulls up to an apartment complex and he was like ‘well let’s just look’. And, we started touring this apartment complex and next thing my mom and I know, he says to the lady showing us around ‘well where can I sign for the lease?’”
And, despite any success attained in downtown Charleston, where Martin had initially caught the music bug and was a practicing, consistent performer, the move to Nashville was arguably where her life as a musician began. Though, the roots laid down don’t go unappreciated. The time spent opening up for shows and festivals helped Martin discover her artistry. “I feel like that helped with my stage presence … and (figuring out) what I wanted to say, and just exactly who I wanted to be.”
The debut single “Levi Denim”, released October 9, accurately reveals the type of message to which Martin refers. Not only does it provide encouraging, confident words to young women that showcases the influence Shania Twain has on the artist, but these listeners can also relate to such a situation in which catching the attention of a certain guy is the goal of the night. “I just love to see a woman be confident and comfortable in their skin,” Martin explains. “And, I know the song refers to walking past a guy and wanting his attention, (but) I think at the end of the day the song is about being confident in who you are and, not needing to be dressed to the nines.”
Written by Abby Anderson, Alison Veltz, and Matt Stell, “Levi Denim” is the first representation of this new artist portrayed through music. And, we cannot wait to hear more from Martin, who has entered full force into the industry and hopes to one day find herself in the Grand Ole Opry circle.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chase Martin releases.
“Levi Denim” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. Specially selected foundations that support our heroes will receive donations from each purchase. Honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice is what we are dedicated to.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events, and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/chase-martin-interview.jpg6301200Erin Crosbyhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErin Crosby2020-10-22 07:35:582020-10-22 07:35:58Who Is Chase Martin? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music
The CMT Music Awards are set to air on Wednesday, October 21st at 8PM ET / 7PM CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop, and TV Land. Check out all you need to know below.
Hosted by Ashley McBryde, Kane Brown, and Sarah Hyland, the 2020 CMT Music Awards will be a celebration country music fans will not want to miss. The show will honor country music’s biggest stars bringing next-level energy and unique performances from Music City.
The annual show is the only entirely fan-voted award show in the country music world honoring the genre’s best and most fan-favorite artists. Fan voting has closed for all categories, except the highly coveted “Video of the Year”, which remains open now through the show. Visit vote.cmt.com to cast your votes.
Up for awards are Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett who lead with three nominations each. Blanco Brown, Carrie Underwood, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, and The Chicks also racked up multiple nominations. While many rising stars received their first-ever nominations for the special accolades. Check out the full list of nominations below.
Check out a full list of performances to expect, nominations, and everything you need to know below…
When are the 2020 CMT Awards? Wednesday, October 21st at 8PM ET / 7PM CT
Where can I watch the 2020 CMT Awards? CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop, or TV Land
Who is performing at the 2020 CMT Awards?
– MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS: Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen + Noah Cyrus, Kelsea Ballerini + Halsey, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs + Brooks & Dunn, Maren Morris, Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt, and Shania Twain
– RAM TRUCKS SIDE STAGE PERFORMERS: Caylee Hammack, HARDY, Ingrid Andress, Mickey Guyton, Riley Green, and Travis Denning
Who is presenting at the 2020 CMT Awards?
– PRESENTERS: Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato, Diplo, Idina Menzel, Jessica Chastain, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Rob Thomas, Tanya Tucker, and Taylor Swift
Who is nominated for the 2020 CMT Awards?
VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. * Fans can vote for the top six finalists by visiting vote.cmt.com into the show on Wednesday, October 21.
Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone”
Keith Urban – “Polaroid”
Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?”
Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird”
Tanya Tucker – “Bring My Flowers Now”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone”
Gabby Barrett – “I Hope”
Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?”
Maren Morris – “The Bones”
Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Jason Aldean – “Got What I Got”
Luke Bryan – “One Margarita”
Luke Combs – “Even Though I’m Leaving”
Morgan Wallen – “Chasin’ You (Dream Video)”
Sam Hunt – “Hard To Forget”
Thomas Rhett – “Remember You Young”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Lady A – “Champagne Night”
Little Big Town – “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” (Live Cut)
Midland – “Cheatin’ Songs (Live From the Palomino)”
Old Dominion – “One Man Band”
The Chicks – “Gaslighter”
The Highwomen – “Crowded Table”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Brothers Osborne – “All Night (Studio Performance)”
Dan + Shay – “I Should Probably Go To Bed”
Florida Georgia Line – “Blessings”
LOCASH – “One Big Country Song”
Maddie & Tae – “Die From A Broken Heart”
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)
Blanco Brown – “The Git Up”
Caylee Hammack – “Family Tree”
Gabby Barrett – “I Hope”
Ingrid Andress – “More Hearts Than Mine”
Riley Green – “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”
Travis Denning – “After a Few”
COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists
Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani – “Nobody But You”
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice – “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber – “10,000 Hours”
Kane Brown featuring Nelly – “Cool Again”
Marshmello and Kane Brown – “One Thing Right”
Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi – “Beer Can’t Fix”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
From CMT Artists of the Year: Ashley McBryde – “One Night Standards”
From CMT Crossroads: Brooks & Dunn and Luke Combs – “Brand New Man”
From CMT Artists of the Year: Chris Young – “Drowning”
From CMT Crossroads: Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini – “Graveyard”
From CMT Artists of the Year: Sam Hunt – “Fancy”
From CMT Crossroads: Sheryl Crow and Chris Stapleton – “Tell Me When It’s Over”
QUARANTINE VIDEO OF THE YEAR *favorite video created during quarantine
Big & Rich – “Stay Home”
Brad Paisley – “No I In Beer”
Carly Pearce – “It Won’t Always Be Like This (The Social Distance Sessions)”
Charlie Worsham ft. Billy Justineau, Molly Tuttle, Rachel Loy, Jillian Jacqueline, Tucker Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Leigh Nash, Fancy Hagood, Lucie Silvas, John Osborne & Sadler Vaden – “With A Little Help From My Friends” (Beatles Cover)
Dave Haywood (of Lady A) & Kelli Haywood – “Just Another Day In Quarantine”
Dolly Parton – “When Life Is Good Again”
Granger Smith – “DON’T COUGH ON ME!”
Luke Combs – “Six Feet Apart”
Tenille Townes ft. Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Keelan Donovan, Alex Hall, Adam Hambrick & Caylee Hammack – “Lean On Me” (Bill Withers Cover)
Thomas Rhett ft. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin & Keith Urban – “Be A Light” (Fan Video)
——
Although it is sure to be different, this will definitely be a night not to miss. Make sure to gear up for the big night and set your DVR’s for 8PM ET on October 21st and follow along on Twitter as we live-tweet the show, @NYCountrySwag.
Fans can also join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming performance announcements in the coming weeks.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/awards-cmt.jpg6301200Stephanie Wagnerhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngStephanie Wagner2020-10-20 14:36:312020-10-20 14:36:312020 CMT Awards: What You Need To Know
Jason Aldean’s “Got What I Got” earns him his 24th career number one as the song hits the top spot on the country charts this week.
For fifteen years, superstar Jason Aldean has been a staple in country music. Throughout the years, Aldean has scored 23 number one singles, including hits like “Why,” “She’s Country,” and “You Make It Easy” in his career so far up until today. Today marks the moment Aldean’s single “Got What I Got” off his latest record 9 goes number one, solidifying its spot as his 24th hit song!
“When I got what I got, I don’t miss what I had / The old me before you belongs to the past / In the back of your mind, you might think there’s somethin’ more I want / But when I got what I got, girl, I don’t”
“Got What I Got” is the singer’s only radio single of 2020 so far, and boy is it a special one. The deeply personal song is all about being appreciative for what you have and the life you built with your family. The music video features Aldean’s children with his wife Brittany and sweet family-filmed moments with his entire family. Brittany even videoed some of the clips for her husband. Fans seem to relate deeply to Aldean’s more vulnerable side in his music!
We cannot wait to see if “Got What I Got” gets a second week at the top of the charts or if some of the rising artists like Jameson Rodgers, Matt Stell, or Russell Dickerson make it to the top spot next. Check back next week to see who takes it.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Jason Aldean announcements and releases.
“Got What I Got” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police, and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/got-what-i-got-jason-aldean.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2020-10-19 23:31:492020-10-20 00:36:10Jason Aldean’s “Got What I Got” Tops Charts and Earns Him 24th Career #1
Luke Combs released an acoustic preview of “Forever After All” from his upcoming What You See Ain’t Always What You Get Deluxe album, out this Friday, October 23rd. This marks the final track of Combs’ Weekly Series, in which the singer-songwriter has taken to social media every Monday over the past five weeks to perform an acoustic snippet of each of the five new songs from the forthcoming deluxe album. Watch “Forever After All” below:
Combs originally previewed this track on TikTok. The glowing reviews from fans caused him to make it a part of his deluxe album. Clearly inspired by his new wife, Nicole Hocking, Combs gives us a love song that completes the trilogy of hits that have come before, including “Beautiful Crazy” and “Better Together.” The unreleased ballad reflects how love knows no bounds and will truly last forever even in death.
“They say nothing lasts forever / But they ain’t seen us together / Or the way the moonlight dances in your eyes / And I know there’ll be a moment / The good Lord calls one of us home and / One won’t have the other by their side / But heaven knows that won’t last too long / Maybe some things last forever after all”
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming Luke Combs release in the coming weeks.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. Specially selected foundations that support our heroes will receive donations from each purchase. Honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice is what we are dedicated to.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/forever-after-all-luke-combs.jpg6301200Dylan Bestlerhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngDylan Bestler2020-10-19 21:56:232020-10-19 21:56:23Luke Combs Releases Acoustic “Forever After All” In Weekly Series
Luke Combs teased fans with a brand new unreleased song “Sleepless in a Hotel Room”, performing it on social media just before the Billboard Music Awards. Check out the track below and read on as we dig a little deeper into what we know about the new tune.
As if a deluxe record (coming out Friday, October 23rd) isn’t enough, country superstar, Luke Combs continues to prove that he is all about the music and the fans. Just before his Billboard Music Awards performance and subsequent win for Best Country Artist, Combs’ shared an unreleased song entitled “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” on Instagram and Facebook.
Co-written by Combs with Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” is all about longing to be with the one you love. As an entertainer, Combs is often away from his loved ones, especially his new wife, Nicole Hocking Combs, who inspired this song. The singer shared on social media, “Trying to take a nap before my @bbmas performance tonight and I couldn’t sleep. It reminded me of this song I wrote a few months ago right before everything shut down. Had this idea one night when I was missing @nicohocking, like I am right now. Hope y’all dig the preview of it.”
“It’s 2 in the morning / TV’s on / And I never felt so far from home / I can hear the lonely howl out my window / The morning light kicks up too soon / Lying here not next to you”
Obviously, we dig it and fans agree! The new song is everything we have come to love from Combs – honest, relatable, real, and catchy! His voice shines on the personal tune, and it is evident that the singer is truly experiencing and feeling everything he is singing. Hopefully, Combs will release this song and another new batch of songs in the near future. Until then, fans can enjoy What You See Ain’t Always What You Get, out this Friday, October 23rd.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about the upcoming Luke Combs release in the coming weeks.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. Specially selected foundations that support our heroes will receive donations from each purchase. Honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice is what we are dedicated to.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unreleased-luke-combs.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2020-10-19 15:33:472020-10-19 15:36:59Luke Combs Teases Unreleased Song “Sleepless in a Hotel Room”
Maybe it’s just us, but it seems that lately, country artists are giving fans a taste of what’s to come via Instagram. We are noticing that so many singer-songwriters are previewing unreleased materials and even demos to fans via their social media, just to keep fans excited while we all patiently wait for live music to start up again. Whatever the reason, we are absolutely loving it! We shared five of our favorites back in July and now we’re sharing some more here!
“Still Goin’ Down”- Morgan Wallen
Quite possibly the king of leaking his demos, Morgan Wallen continues to give fans what they want, more music! “Still Goin’ Down” has the potential to be either a killer slow-jam or a fast-paced bop. All about celebrating country roots, (both good and bad) fans will definitely go bananas over this one if it is released!
“Untitled”- Avenue Beat
Our favorite girl gang, Avenue Beat are as real on social media as can be. They continue to gain support from a loyal following because of their talent and authenticity. They have leaked a lot of unreleased music, but this particular song sung by Savana Santos of Avenue Beat is so important. The lyrics remind anyone struggling with depression, loss, suicidal ideation, or loneliness that they are important, wanted, and love.
“That’ll Be Us Someday”- Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett has been writing a ton since quarantine started. “That’ll Be Us Someday” is his latest unreleased ballad, an honest love song for his beautiful and talented wife Lauren. The song is a tearjerker that will most likely be a hit if released.
“Wasn’t Me”- Tucker Beathard
One of the most vulnerable singer-songwriters in mainstream country music right now, Tucker Beathard has a way with words. A day after he wrote “Wasn’t Me,” he shared the written lyrics and an acoustic performance with his fans on Instagram. Who knows if he’ll release this, but damn is it good!
“Go First”- Madison Kozak
Nicolle Galyon’s label, Songs & Daughters’ flagship artist, Madison Kozak, (and star of our 3rd Annual Babes, Booze & Brunch event!) is everything that is right with country music. Back in August, she shared a demo of a song she recorded on her phone about all of those “first” moments. Calling it her “song baby,” we truly hope she releases this heartfelt song.
Keep up with NY Country Swag, as we will be sure to let you know ASAP if any of these songs are released!
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future releases.
Check out new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unreleased-music-october-2020.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2020-10-16 18:20:162020-11-11 23:10:545 Unreleased Cuts From Instagram That We Are Loving
Carrie Underwood has been our country queen for over fifteen years now. She truly can do no wrong! From singing to performing to inspiring other women and being a badass entrepreneur, Carrie is a superstar in everything she does. As we memorize all the lyrics to every single song off her newest Christmas record My Gift, we wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite deep cuts by Underwood over the years.
“Get Out of This Town” – Carnival Ride
“Got it all figured out inside of my head / There’s a bag packed up at the foot of my bed / You say the word, baby I’m all set”
Underwood’s 2007 Carnival Ride is full of great songs, but “Get Out of This Town” is one of the hidden gems. The track is spunky, honest, and romantic, all things that the songstress does impeccably.
“Good in Goodbye” – Blown Away
“Sometimes life leads you down a different road / When you’re holding on to someone that you gotta let go / Someday you’ll see the reason why / Sometimes, yeah sometimes, there’s good in goodbye”
The fact that this song didn’t get the recognition it deserves is almost a crime. The song is painfully impactful and beautifully vocalized. Underwood’s vocals soar on this heartbreakingly beautiful and reflective break-up song.
“I Ain’t in Checotah Anymore” – Some Hearts
“My hotel in Manhattan / Holds more people than our town / And what I just paid for dinner / Would be a down payment on a house”
This sassy and personal tune shows Underwood’s humble side amidst a sea of glamour and success. The Oklahoma-native shares her small-town roots on this track, something that is both appealing and relatable. It is also super catchy!
“Starts With Goodbye” – Some Hearts
“I guess It’s gonna break me down / Like falling’ when I’m tryin’ to fly / It’s sad but sometimes / Moving on with the rest of your life / Starts with goodbye”
Leave it to Carrie to tug at our heartstrings, while giving us a dose of reality that we all need sometimes. “Starts With Goodbye” is the message we all need when we are going through hard times with love. From her debut record Some Hearts, the songs is still as impactful as it was back then.
“Wine After Whiskey”– Blown Away
“Now everything’s after you / Is like having Wine after whiskey / It went from do anything for you babe / To you don’t even miss me”
This song is truly my all-time favorite Underwood song. She eloquently sings about the pain that is associated with losing someone you know. Off her record Blown Away, “Wine After Whiskey” has truly emerged as a fan-favorite, and it is easy to see why.
“Unapologize” – Play On
“I unapologize / I meant every word / Won’t take back the way I feel about you / Can’t unsay what you heard / ‘Cause you heard me right”
This song is the perfect reminder to speak your truth even if your voice shakes. This anthem for love is the perfect song to listen to when you are trying to feel inspired or hopeful.
“I Know You Won’t”– Carnival Ride
“You say you’ll call / but I know you / you say you’re coming home / but I know you won’t”
There’s a reason this ballad still appears on live setlists more than 10 years after the release of Carnival Ride. The fan-favorite has gut-wrenching lyrics, a haunting melody, and arguably some of Carrie’s best vocals to date.
“Choctaw County Affair” – Storyteller
“Well, life’s been kind of trippy down here in Mississippi / Since Cassie O’Grady disappeared / And me and my Bob Shaver been in all the newspapers / Every day for naught on a year / They say we got tangled in a love triangle / A fatal game of truth or dare / But the truth remains a mystery and now it’s ancient history / It’s a Choctaw County affair”
The country queen is known for telling stories in her song, but she’s never done it quite like in Choctaw County Affair. The Bonnie and Clyde-esque track is pure country, complete with twangy instrumentation, gritty production, and a whole lot of sass.
“Spinning Bottles”– Cry Pretty
“Round and around and around they go / Will this end? Nobody knows / Can’t live like this anymore / Spinnin’ rooms, spinnin’ wheels, spinnin’ out of control / Spinnin’ bottles”
It’s hard to talk about substance abuse in a way that feels both truthful and tasteful but this song makes it happen. The powerful lyrics will resonate with anyone who has loved someone battling addiction and is one of the rawest songs in Carrie’s entire collection.
How does our list match up to yours? Let us know and be sure to follow our ‘Deep Cuts’ playlist on Spotify. Check out more deep cuts from some of our favorite artists like Morgan Wallen and Luke Combshere.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Carrie Underwood releases in the coming weeks.
The Hero Collectionby NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.
—————————-
Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!
Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here
for ticket giveaways, meet & greet contests, upcoming events,
and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/carrie-underwooddeep-cuts.jpg6301200Team Country Swaghttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngTeam Country Swag2020-10-16 17:24:212020-10-16 17:29:09The Best Deep Cuts from Carrie Underwood
