Drew Green Releases Brand New Song “Hooch”

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Drew Green’s new song, “Hooch” is available now, March 19th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

One of Sony Music Nashville’s newest signees, Drew Green is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in the genre. After releasing his debut EP Dirt Boy Vol. 1 back in September, fans got a taste of different sides of the charming and innovative singer-songwriter. Today, Green released a new song called “Hooch,” which plays to the fun and funky side of his musical ability.

The brand new track is a wild ride, as Green digs his heels into his traditional country roots, yet is delightfully paying homage to his modern vibes at the same time. Similar to his song “Woods,” “Hooch” is a unique combination of the singer-songwriter’s urban and country influences. Green is an artist that creates music that is unique and captivating.

“Everybody I know is calling / The second that the sun hit the county line / Trying to get em some of that good good / They all want to party right”

The fun-loving song is one that will be perfect for all of our summer playlists. The track makes you want to party with friends and groove to the beat. Green is proving with each and every release that he appeals to fans of all different genres. We are excited to see what is coming down the pipeline next for the budding artist.

Drew Green's new song, "Hooch" is available now, March 19th

Drew Green’s new song, “Hooch” is available now, March 19th

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

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“Hooch” is now 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.

Alana Springsteen Joins Forces with Roman Alexander on New Song “Trying Not To”

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Alana Springsteen’s new song, “Trying Not To” with Roman Alexander is available now, March 19th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Back in July, we interviewed a promising new talent in Nashville, Alana Springsteen. Her pop-country sound resonates with young country fans everywhere, but it was her duet “Think About You” with Filmore that stopped us dead in our tracks. Today, the songstress released another mesmerizing duet with fellow country artist, Roman Alexander. Together they created a brand new song called “Trying Not To.”

After sharing sneak peeks of the song across their social media channels, especially on TikTok, it was clear that both Springsteen and Alexander feel this new song is something special, and we agree. “Trying Not To” taps into those feelings of when you are trying to stay away from someone, but you just keep getting pulled in. That magnetism you feel is undeniable; despite, what your brain is telling you.

“But I still think about you baby // I wish it didn’t feel so right // I really wanna // tell you I don’t miss you / and really mean it / I just can’t though / I want to / but I’m trying not to”

This song honestly has the potential to be a summer anthem of just following your heart. It is clear that both Springsteen and Alexander believe in the song and its story. We’re excited to see what’s next for the two emerging artists.

Alana Springsteen's new song, "Trying Not To" with Roman Alexander is available now, March 19th

Alana Springsteen’s new song, “Trying Not To” with Roman Alexander is available now, March 19th

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

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

“Trying Not To” is now 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.

Filmore Questions A Break-Up In New Song “Good Thing”

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Filmore’s new song, “Good Thing” is available now, March 19th on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Singer-songwriter, Filmore just released his massive, 18-track, debut album, State I’m In back in September and now he’s already back with brand new music with the release of “Good Thing”.

In this pop-country post-break-up song, the subject reminisces on an old relationship and starts to question and possibly regret ending things. He wishes he knew how great he had it when he was with this girl.

“We had a good thing, baby // we had an almost maybe // we had forever, in our hearts, from the start // but sometimes ‘meant to be’ falls apart”

Filmore had a hand in writing the track along with co-writers Zach Abend and Geoff Warburton.

Breakups were the focal point of Filmore’s latest album, and he continues to tell his story through this new track. “Good Thing” will likely be the lead single to an upcoming EP.

Filmore's new song "Good Thing" is available now, March 19th

Filmore’s new song “Good Thing” is available now, March 19th

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

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

“Good Thing” is now 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.

FGL’s Tyler Hubbard Teams Up with Lathan Warlick on “My Way”

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Lathan Warlick and Tyler Hubbard’s new song, “My Way” is available now, March 19th on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Trap-country is gaining more and more traction across the country music world and beyond. As the subgenre breaks ground, Tennessee-native, Lathan Warlick has teamed up with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard in a new song titled “My Way”. Warlick blends a thumping bass and a banjo together while including his faith into the mix. Hubbard is no stranger to this style of music, as he has been incorporating elements of hip-hop and Christian in his music since the very beginning of Florida Georgia Line.

Although musically it could arguably resemble a hip-hop track, “My Way” could easily fit into a country tailgate playlist. It’s a feel-good tune about taking in life and enjoying it to the fullest. Hubbard takes the second verse and sings the choruses and Warlick delivers the rest.

“If I had my way, every day would be a Friday // we’d be riding with the windows down // If I had it my way, I’d hit 100 on the highway // with the radio turned up loud”

“With this single, we really had it our way,” Warlick shares in a recent press release. “It was so great working with Tyler! This song is how we’d both spend our Friday, living free and having fun.”

“I’m team Lathan all day – I was a huge fan before, and I feel like I have a new brother after this,” Hubbard added. “We wanted to write a fun one that had a good, positive feel. It’s a summer jam. I just envision everybody riding around with the windows down, blasting this song, and forgetting all their worries for a little bit.”

Lathan Warlick and Tyler Hubbard's new song "My Way" is available now, March 19th

Lathan Warlick and Tyler Hubbard’s new song “My Way” is available now, March 19th

Warlick has been making music for over six years but doesn’t want to assign himself to one genre, referring to himself as a “positive artist.” He recently left his job of eight years at the railroad to pursue a full-time music career. Like so many artists these days, he rose to fame on TikTok, creating custom rap verses to popular songs such as “Holy” by Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper, “You Say” by Lauren Daigle, “Hello” by Adele, along with manny others.

Country-star, Granger Smith took notice of Warlick’s rise and reached out to him to create a verse to his song, “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads,” which was released last June. After signing with Columbia Records, Warlick has put out two songs, “Over Yonder” with Matt Stell and “Roots” with RaeLynn. These two tracks, along with “My Way,” will all be a part of his first major-label project, which will also feature other country stars such as Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch, and Russell Dickerson.

While Hubbard’s long-time partner, Brian Kelley works on his solo project, he will continue to collaborate with other artists, already having written and featured on Tim McGraw’s “Undivided” this year.

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

To keep up with Lathan Warlick, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
To keep up with Tyler Hubbard, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“My Way” is now 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.

The Best Deep Cuts from Kelsea Ballerini

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Already a bonafide superstar, Kelsea Ballerini has given us an amazing catalog of songs with her records. Here are some of our favorite deep cuts from her collection…

 

“High School”- Unapologetically

“But this ain’t high school // Where all you care about is if the pretty cheerleader thinks you’re cool”

Off her sophomore record, Unapologetically, “High School” has always been one of my personal favorites. Reminiscent of old-school Taylor Swift, Ballerini learned early how to tap into her vulnerability and knack as a storyteller.

 

“First Time”- The First Time

“Like nothing’s changed except the time that’s passed // And that’s why goodbye should mean goodbye // The first time”

The (almost) title track of Ballerini’s debut record is one of the standout tracks in her impressive catalog of songs. The song is a simple tune about love and heartbreak at its core, and honestly, it never gets old. The expressiveness and the emotions that soar through the track are why it makes our list!

 

“love me like a girl”- Kelsea

“I wish you could get inside my head // Baby, maybe then you’d understand // Why I wish you could love me like a girl”

A reflective song about knowing your worth and setting boundaries, “love me like a girl” has always been a standout on Ballerini’s third studio album, properly named Kelsea. Her vocals soar, as she shows her storytelling side on this mesmerizing song.

 

“Music”- Unapologetically

“When I wake up, and lay down an stay up and make out // When I say nothing // But it’s feeling something like music”

We cannot help but resonate with a song that compares love to music. This track is swoon-worthy, romantic, and fun to listen to. Ballerini may have grown as a singer and a songwriter on her newest albums, but we will always look back to this song as a representation of simpler times for the artist.

 

“la”- Kelsea

“It’s hard to grow and time to go // But some days I wanna stay // I got a love and hate relationship with L.A.”

A solo-write by Ballerini, “la” is a poem set to music. The personal anecdote is all about Ballerini’s love and hate relationship with the city of Los Angeles. Despite how deeply personal the song is, it is a universally relatable story about struggle.

 

“a country song”- Ballerini

“Whether it’s right or wrong // I stay up all night // Done it my whole life // Sometimes you gotta write // A country song”

Although this song made its premiere on the ‘A’ side of Ballerini’s record, it’s the ‘B’ side version that really made us stop and listen. The stripped-down version of “a country song” written by the songstress with two of our favorite songwriters Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins is one that speaks to our soul.

 

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, Carrie Underwood, Brett Young, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, and Luke Combs here.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kelsea Ballerini releases in the coming weeks.

To keep up with Kelsea Ballerini, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

10 Country Songs To Drink To For Your St. Patrick’s Day Playlist

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Although the holiday looks a little different for most this year, due to the ongoing worldwide COVID19 pandemic, we hope you can still celebrate by wearing green and doing what the Irish do best; enjoying a drink!

Check out our top ten favorite country music drinking songs that will make the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day playlist.

Listen to these songs and more on our ‘Country Music Day Drinkin Songs’ Playlist on Spotify and be sure to give it a follow, so always have a go-to for your day drinking needs!

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

Looking for new country music to listen to on repeat? Follow our New Country Music playlist on Spotify.

Gabby Barrett Celebrates Debut Album With ‘Live From The Goldmine’ EP

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Gabby Barrett celebrates her debut album with a live version of seven tracks from the original record in a project called Live from the Goldmine EP, officially available today, March 16th on all streaming platforms.

In the wake of all country music fans and entertainers desperately missing live music, rising singer-songwriter Gabby Barrett delivers! After much success with her debut record Goldmine, including a number one hit single with “I Hope” and a top ten and rising song with “The Good Ones,” the country music songstress decided to give us the second best thing to a live show, a live version of some fan-favorites off her original project in a new EP entitled Live from the Goldmine.

Barrett’s project begins with live renditions of her songs “Footprints On The Moon” and “Rose Needs A Jack.” The former personifies her journey as a country artist, sharing her grit and charm as an artist in the celebratory tune. On the other hand, “Rose Needs A Jack,” an obvious play on Titanic is a fun-loving song with stellar lyrics. On both tracks, Barrett’s incredible songwriting is on full display.

The new Mom also includes “Jesus & My Mama” and one of our favorites, “Thank God.” The song shares the venerable journey of trials and tribulations both in Nashville as an artist and in a relationship. Ultimately, she thanks God for leading her to a life that she can truly say she has fallen in love with.

“Thank God for the hangups and the breakups // And the wake-up, make-up tears on my pillowcase // The all wrongs and the almosts // And the all-time lows all took me to the way”

Of course, no project would be quite complete without Barrett’s current single, “The Good Ones” and her record-breaking hit, “I Hope.” Both songs showcase different sides of the singer’s multi-dimensional personality. “The Good Ones” is a victory song for love and good men, while “I Hope” is the exact opposite. It is a sassy, no-bull, powerhouse tune, proving that no one should mess with the strong and incredible Barrett.

The record culminates with the live recording of “Goldmine,” a song that truly wraps up the project in such a way that makes it feel finished. “Goldmine,” the title track of her debut album and the only song that Barrett did not have a hand in writing is one of those tracks that feels reminiscent of 90s country and early Carrie Underwood at the same time. The song fits Barrett’s range perfectly.

Prior to the release of Goldmine, NYCountry Swag caught up with Barrett for a virtual interview to chat about the record, her songwriting, and her incredible career so far. Check it out in the video below.

If this record does not convince you to see Barrett live the second you can, then we do not know what will. She continues to prove her staying power again and again, and it is only a matter of time until “The Good Ones” lands the top spot on the country charts!

Gabby Barrett's 'Live From The Goldmine' is available now, March 16th

Gabby Barrett’s ‘Live From The Goldmine’ is available now, March 16th

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

To keep up with Gabby Barrett, you can find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Live From The Goldmine EP is now 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.

Miranda Lambert Re-Releases Raw Version of Award-Winning “Tin Man”

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Miranda Lambert just released a new, raw version of her award-winning hit song “Tin Man” as part of The Marfa Tapes with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

County music superstar Miranda Lambert has joined forces with fellow musicians, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall on a brand new record entitled THE MARFA TAPES, slated to come out on May 7th. The record is a culmination of intimate songs that the threesome wrote and recorded together in the tiny town of Marfa, Texas.

Last week, the singer-songwriters released the first track off the record, a song called “In His Arms”. Now, the trio is sharing the new version of the fan-favorite and award-winning Lambert song, “Tin Man”, which the trio penned together.

Staying true with the style of the record, the new version of “Tin Man” is broken down, raw, acoustic, and mesmerizing. Lambert sings about heartbreak in a brand new way, allowing her vulnerability to come across with every lyric. Back in 2016, when the original song was released, we thought the songstress’ pain came shining through, but this version is the real deal. The acoustic performance of “Tin Man” puts Lambert’s vocal talent on a pedestal, and takes the listener back in time with her.

“Hey there, Mr. Tin Man // You don’t know how lucky you are // I’ve been on the road that you’re on // It didn’t get me very far // You ain’t missing nothing // ‘Cause love is so damn hard // Take it from me, darling // You don’t want a heart”

At the end of the song, fans also get to hear the threesome in the studio, chatting about how they felt that cut went. It’s clear that Lambert, Ingram, and Randall are in the zone when they come together to create music. If “Tin Man” and “In His Arms” is any hint at what THE MARFA TAPES as a whole will sound like, then us country fans are in for a real treat.

Miranda Lambert's new version of "Tin Man" as part of 'The Marfa Tapes' with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall is available now, March 12th

Miranda Lambert’s new version of “Tin Man” as part of ‘The Marfa Tapes’ with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall is available now, March 12th

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

To keep up with Miranda Lambert, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

“Tin Man” is now 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.

Darius Rucker Releases Brand New Song “My Masterpiece”

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Darius Rucker’s new song, “My Masterpiece” is available now, March 12th on all streaming platforms. Written by Rucker with J.T. Harding, Josh Osborne, and Ross Copperman, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Just a few weeks after Darius Rucker’s single “Beers And Sunshine” earned him his 10th #1 song, the singer-songwriter is back with a new release. “My Masterpiece” is an enticing follow-up to the feel-good chart-topper.

The new song depicts love as the be-all, end-all, and we are honestly smitten by the story. The fact that the same foursome made up of songwriters Darius Rucker, J.T. Harding, Josh Osborne, and Ross Copperman, can pen a fun-loving song like “Beers And Sunshine” and a more intimate, heartfelt song like “My Masterpiece,” just shows the power of songwriters in Nashville.

“I never had a silver spoon // I didn’t grow up in a castle // I never walked on the moon // I’ll never paint a Sistine Chapel // I can’t play piano like Ray Charles // But baby when my life is through // I hope they say my masterpiece is loving you”

With a rhythm made for slow dancing all night long, “My Masterpiece” paints images of how it feels to be with your person. Interestingly enough, the song was inspired by a quarantine interview.

Darius Rucker’s new song "My Masterpiece" is available everywhere now, March 12th

Darius Rucker’s new song “My Masterpiece” is available everywhere now, March 12th

“One of the most common questions I got asked last year was if I had picked up a new hobby during quarantine,” shares the three-time GRAMMY winner in a recent press release. “I always answered that I was trying to learn piano, and someone asked if I was any good yet. J.T. Harding heard my response in that interview’ –I can’t play piano like Ray Charles’ – and knew we had to write a song around that line,” shared Rucker in a recent press release.

Rucker continues to impress us with his talent, poise, and his signature voice. We anticipate that his upcoming new record is going to be one that fans all across the world fall in love with.

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

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

“My Masterpiece” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Parmalee Scores #1 Song with “Just The Way” featuring Blanco Brown

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Parmalee’s “Just The Way” featuring Blanco Brown earns them number one song as the tune hits the top spot on the country charts this week.

It has been seven years, since country band, Parmalee found themselves at the top of the charts with “Carolina.” Now, their smash hit with fellow artist and friend, Blanco Brown, “Just The Way” revitalized their career and exponentially grew their prospective fanbase. Today the upbeat song found its way to the top of the country charts, marking Brown’s first number one on country radio.

Written by Matt Thomas, Kevin Bard, and Nolan Sipe, “Just The Way” is a song that encourages acceptance and loving people for who they are. Boasting equality, it is refreshing to see a song like this take the number one spot on the charts. The song shares the impossible task of being perceived as perfect on social media and to society, adding that flaws are really what makes us human.

“I love you just the way God made you // Girl, he don’t make mistakes // What you call your imperfections // I call beautiful, babe // So let my eyes be your mirror // And you’re bound to see it too // ‘Cause I was made for loving // Just the way God made you”

Parmalee and Brown take turns singing their prospective verses. During the chorus and bridge, the band and singer show how effortless their voices mesh together, as well as, how incredibly talented they all are.

Congrats to Parmalee and Brown on their hit!

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Parmalee and Blanco Brown announcements and releases.

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

“Just The Way” 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.