Our ‘I Love New York’ Series features artists in the country music community taking over our Instagram Story each week to give us the Top 5 Things they love most about New York City.
This week, singer-songwriter Kylie Morgan took over to give her Top 5 Picks in the personalized videos here on Instagram Highlights plus a rundown below. Morgan just released the official music video to her debut single, “Break Things” check it out here…
#5 – The NYC Subway
Morgan kicks off her Top 5 Picks with the NYC Subway! Morgan says, “I am an awful driver and have so much anxiety every time I get behind the wheel, so the fact that I can just simply go places without even thinking about driving is my absolute favorite.”
#4 – Rockaway Beach, NY
Next up, Morgan shouts out Rockaway Beach located in Queens, NY, and just a short ferry ride away from Manhattan as her number 4 pick. “I took a ferry to get there with my best friend Lauren and met Steph from NYCountry Swag. We had an absolute blast on the beach and I will definitely be back there sooner than later,” she says.
#3 – The Restaurants
The restaurants all over New York City take Morgan’s # 3 spot. “I feel like you could eat at a different restaurant every night for five years and still have new places to go. There’s so much to do and so many things to see and I love that,” Morgan adds.
#2 – Active City
In her number 2 spot, Kylie Morgan includes how active everyone in the city is in her Top 5 picks. “Everyone is always walking, which if you know me at all, I am a huge component of getting 12,000 steps in a day, so I love that everyone travels by walking and is always active.”
#1 – The Energy
Morgan’s #1 Pick for her Top 5 Things she loves about NYC in our ‘I Love New York’ Series is: the Energy! Morgan says, “I feel like everyone there is there for a purpose and has dreams and is so driven and you feel that as soon as you land in New York. Everyone is just so excited to be there and ready to become the best version of themselves.”
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“Break Things” 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 give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Country superstar Luke Bryan’s seventh studio album, Born Here Live Here Die Here is finally here! Originally scheduled to be released on April 24th, hardships caused by COVID-19 led Bryan and his team to delay it an additional three and a half months. His sixth studio album, What Makes You Country was released back in December of 2017, so it’s safe to say fans have been anxious for this one. It contains ten tracks, five of which were previously released and three of them (“Knockin’ Boots,” “What She Wants Tonight,” and “One Margarita”) have already reached the number one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay charts.
The lead single, “Knockin’ Boots,” was released in March of 2019. Written by Jon Nite, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson, the song’s hook is built around the Old Western euphemism for sex. In “What She Wants Tonight,” Bryan sings about the type of girl at the club who doesn’t have to wait in line or pay for drinks. She’s the one everybody wants and he’s the one lucky enough to take her home that night. This song was released in October and is one of Bryan’s three co-writes on the album. His latest single “One Margarita,” was released on March 13th, amidst the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Written by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem, and Josh Thompson, this track lifted our spirits during a dark time, being all about alcohol, the beach, and good vibes. It hit number one on July 11th.
Two other previously tracks include the title track and “Build Me a Daddy.” “Born Here Live Here Die Here” is a patriotic song, dedicated to the small-town people who never left their hometown. Although this was not written by Bryan, it resonates with him very deeply as staying true to your roots has always been a major theme in his songs. “Build Me a Daddy” is the lone ballad on the record, sung from the perspective of a young boy who lost his father. In the song, he asks the man behind the counter of a toy shop if he could build him a new dad – a tall, strong one with a big heart. Bryan performed his song on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on June 18th. Watch it here:
It appears Bryan has not yet sobered up from the woman in his 2012 hit-song, “Drunk On You” as in 2020, he remains “Too Drunk To Drive.” In this second Bryan co-write, it is not the alcohol that impairs him but the way his woman looks tonight, making him incapable to drive home, leaving them wondering what they could do to pass the time.
“Maybe wreck some sheets, crash your lips into mine and not even make the news / These four walls are safer than them two lanes / You pour ’em tall when you start whispering my name / Ain’t no blue light, line walkin’ happening tonight”
“Little Less Broken” features a man at the bar sipping Johnnie Walker Black in an effort to get over an ex-girlfriend. Much to his displeasure, she walks into the same bar, showing no signs of hurt from the breakup. In this catchy chorus, he expressed how he didn’t expect her to move on so fast, realizing that hearts don’t break 50/50 and her heart is a little less broken than his.
“Looks like I’m movin’ just a little less on with this / Looks like your world has got a little less wrong with it / Looks like it took you just a little less time / Looks like your heart’s just a little less broken than mine”
“For a Boat” is a sweet song about loving what you have and not what you don’t. The man in the song recalls learning all of life’s most important lessons fishing on a bank, instead of on a boat. Growing up “too broke for a boat” taught him the value of money, patience, family, and much more.
“And just about then that bobber would sink / And that outboard dream of mine would disappear / I grew up pretty lucky as far as lucky goes / Too broke for a boat”
Written by Bryan and Brent Cobb, “Where Are We Goin’” starts out with a somewhat bluegrass sound and transitions into a structurally unique track with no real verses or chorus. After the bar closes, the two young lovers contemplate what to do with the rest of the night. Backed by a mystery songstress, Bryan sings about letting love guide the uncertainty of what’s to come in a relationship.
“Where are we going? If this is love / There’s no way to know but just between the two of us / It all feels so right with you in my arms / Where it’s going, I don’t know, but let’s keep following our hearts”
The final track, “Down to One,” has a heavy pop-production. Written by Dallas Davidson, Justin Ebach, and Kyle Fishman, the protagonist in the song reflects on the night he truly fell in love and decided this was the one girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.
“My heart was tellin’ me that one more kiss and I’d be done / Down to one hand in mine / Down to one beautiful smile / I was done with the girl I want / Straight fallin’ in love, right there that night / Down to one”
Although this record was much shorter than his previous ones, it was certainly worth the wait! Born Here Live Here Die Here touches upon all the major themes in country music, from heartbreak, love, growing up, and having a good time. This album is a testament to who Luke Bryan is as a singer-songwriter and is a great representation of why he continues to dominate the charts and remain as one of country music’s top artists and performers.
Born Here Live Here Die Here Tracklist: 1. “Knockin’ Boots” (Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite, Gordie Sampson) 2. “What She Wants Tonight” (Luke Bryan, Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite) 3. “Born Here Live Here Die Here” (Jake Mitchell Jameson Rodgers, Josh Thompson) 4. “One Margarita” (Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson) 5. “Too Drunk to Drive” (Luke Bryan, Michael Carter, Brandon Kinney) 6. “Build Me a Daddy” (Jake Mitchell, Josh, Thompson Brett Tyler) 7. “Little Less Broken” (Michael Carter, Lindsay Rimes, Matt Rogers) 8. “For a Boat” (Randy Montana, Josh Thompson, Mike Walker) 9. “Where Are We Goin'” (Luke Bryan, Brent Cobb) 10. “Down to One” (Dallas Davidson, Justin Ebach, Kyle Fishman)
NYCS Picks: 1. For a Boat 2. Too Drunk to Drive 3. Little Less Broken
Born Here Live Here Die Here 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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As 2020 shows and tours are continuously canceled or postponed throughout the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan + Shay’s The (Arena) 2020 Tour becomes the latest to post an update. The entire tour is being postponed and shifted to brand new 2021 dates.
This morning Grammy-award winning duo Dan + Shay took to Instagram to share the new dates, adding a heartfelt message to their fans.
“thank you to our fans for being so patient while we worked through the rescheduling of the (arena) tour. we’re absolutely crushed that it wasn’t able to happen this year, but your safety is more important to us than anything, so we made the difficult decision to move the tour to 2021. even though it seems like an eternity, the new year will be here before we know it, and we promise it will be worth the wait. we miss you all so much (seriously, more than you even know), and hope that you’re staying well in the meantime. all tickets for the original shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates. and it hurts our hearts to say this, but unfortunately, some of the shows were not able to be rescheduled. we tried everything in our power to include as many as we possibly could, but the global pandemic has left our industry fighting an uphill battle, especially when it comes to logistics. if your show is one that has been canceled, or if you are unable to attend a rescheduled date, you can get a refund at your point of purchase. details aside, just know that we care about every single one of you, and are grateful, as always, for your continued support. it’s been a rollercoaster of a year, but hopefully we’ll become better because of it. much love to all, and see you on the road in 2021. 💛”
One of the big highlights in their 2020 tour announcement was a SOLD OUT stop at Madison Square Garden. Luckily for New York Country music fans, the new dates include a show at ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ on September 16th, 2021.
Tickets purchased for 2020 will be honored for the rescheduled 2021 dates. All ticket holders will be emailed directly with their refund options.
The new dates for the tour announcement comes on the heels of their latest project, “I Should Probably Go To Bed”, a brand new song which was released on Friday (July 31st).
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Who is Drew Green? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
“You just gotta chase your gut. A dream is a gut feeling. So I think that’s really why you can’t explain it.”
This week we are featuring a new Sony Music Nashville signee, Drew Green as a Swag Spotlight Artist. Although new to the artist side of things, Green possesses the talent, determination, and the skills needed to make it in this tough industry.
Born and raised on a tree farm in a town called McMinnville in Middle Tennessee, Green reminisces about what it was like riding on a tractor with his father at a young age. “I just listened to my headphones all day long,” he laughs, “I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, but I listened to a lot of country, that’s my roots, a lot of Alan Jackson, a lot of Sammy Kershaw.”
Those early influences kept the budding singer-songwriter on the trajectory towards music. He started singing and writing music in high school and played shows in college while working towards obtaining a finance degree. With no real plan to pursue music, Green was discovered by a man named Steve Smith who just so happened to own one of the biggest bars in Music City, Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge. Green took the invitation and ended up playing at the Nashville spot for 6 months, honing his entertainer side.
Eventually, the singer started to pursue a “normal” life, leaving performing to go work at a bank for two years with his wife by his side; however, music was still in his blood. He continued to write and craft his songwriting ability but knew something was missing. “I realized I had been writing a whole lot and kind of missed playing live, so I called up Tootsies and they remembered me, and they gave me like the best gig ever [that night],” adding, “I played there four nights a week […] and I wrote songs every day.”
With over a thousand songs to his name, Green has really solidified himself as a prolific songwriter in the industry, even landing a publishing deal after Florida Georgia Line cut his song “Colorado.” As fate would have it, there were even bigger plans in store for Green. After a meeting with Brett James, James told Green, “I think you’re ready for a record deal.”
Ultimately the singer signed with Sony Music Nashville, and since then has released two songs under the label, “Little More Be Alright” and “Right Where I Be.” The former was inspired by a buddy from back home in a simple conversation about wanting something that you didn’t necessarily need. During a write the song just kind of fell into place and became the most perfect storytelling song. “I just starting spitting out stuff. A little more would be better of money in the bank […] We kinda wrote all the verses first and then the chorus,” he tells us, “About 4 hours into the write, it hit us about how good that timeline was.”
On the other hand, “Right Where I Be” showcases Green’s more urban influences, such as rap star and producer Dr. Dre. “There’s a lot of stuff that I really, really like that is pretty ahead and that was one of them,” he shared, “I wrote that song and I was obsessed with it the day I wrote it and I knew it was really good.” The song was eventually transformed into his debut music video, which was exactly like Green has pictured.
Although each song showcases a different side of his artistry, it is clear that Green has found his sound and his style within his music. “Songwriting by far helped me more than anything. I wouldn’t have found myself as an artist and what my sound should be if I hadn’t written a 1000 songs before I found it.”
Fans can definitely expect more new music coming from Green before 2020 is up. We are sure whatever he released will be innovative, inspiring, and most importantly, true to him. Make sure to keep Drew Green on your radar because he is primed for much success!
“Little More Be Alright” and “Right Where I Be” are 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.
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Every Wednesday all summer long, enjoy live acoustic country music from the area’s best singer-songwriters at The Beach House, beginning at 6PM.
The Beach House, located in Long Beach, New York is currently open for indoor & outdoor dining (limited capacity), curbside pick up and delivery. Stop by on Wednesday evenings and enjoy a brand new crab and cocktail-inspired menu plus your favorite country tunes.
This Wednesday, August 12th, pop/country artist Jessica Rose brings an acoustic country night session to The Beach House. Based out of Nashville, TN, and New York, NY, Jessica Rose channels influences like Carrie Underwood and Janis Joplin to bring her energy, talent, and stage presence to new heights. Stop by for live music, dinner, and drinks.
In addition to performing for a loyal fan base, some of Jessica’s performance highlights include opening for Jimmy Buffet, Russell Dickerson, Jimmie Allen, Tracy Lawrence, and Trent Harmon. Jessica was named an emerging artist by the Country Music Association and is proud to be endorsed by Luna Guitars. Additionally, she performed at this year’s Grand Ole Opry Birthday Bash and has been awarded many titles from WSM Roadshow, Grand Ole Opry, Music City Songstar, and Josie Awards. Jessica was the Nash Next 2018 New York City Winner and a Top 10 Finalist in the competition put on by major record label, Big Machine Label Group, and Cumulus Media.
Jessica regularly performs in Nashville, TN, and New York City with residencies in Times Square, NYC various casinos in Atlantic City, NJ, and on Broadway in Nashville, TN. Jessica releases music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Her most recent EP “Wild Hearts” charted on Billboard and is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.
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Since June, Josh Kerr has been releasing one song every month with plans to release twelve over the next 9 months. First came the breezy “Fall in Love”, written by Kerr and Emily Falvey, who is heard wistfully singing harmonies as if from a distance. Today he released “Thought This Through”, featuring Falvey, and it’s the perfect pop-country breakup jam to cap off summer. Although separate songs, it’s as if “Thought This Through” picks off right where “Fall in Love” left off.
“Should’ve known it would feel like this/Should’ve known how you’d fix your hair”, Kerr sings on the first verse, talking to himself as he sees his ex at a bar. Despite what he’d always imagined, he doesn’t feel calm, cool, and collected. He feels like he made a mistake as soon as he sees her with someone new. The production is slick; the snap-track lifts everything up as does the catchy guitar and banjo melody. When the chorus hits, the beat builds, and Falvey’s voice layered with Kerr’s is dreamy.
“I played out how this moment would go/Girl I swear/I thought I thought this through/That I knew what I’d do/Then I saw you walk into this bar with someone new/And I thought that I could act/Forgot I want us back/Turns out that after all this time it’s still too soon/I thought I thought this through”
When Falvey’s stunning voice comes in on the second verse, it changes the entire dynamic of the song; it’s now a conversation between two exes. “Didn’t think it would all rush back/Didn’t think you’d be here alone”, she sings candidly. When the chorus hits again, both Kerr and Falvey admit, “I thought I thought this through/Now I don’t know what to do/’Cause I think that I just might still be in love with you”. It leaves the listener wondering if the couple will reconcile or if they’ll keep their feelings to themselves.
This isn’t the first time Josh Kerr has featured another voice on his songs. “Oklahoma” featured Heather Morgan, “How Do You Know” with Amy Wadge, and “Only” featured his wife, Taylor Dye. It’s such a thoughtful and interesting choice to feature songwriters rather than radio artists because it’s his way of honoring the Nashville writing community. Emily Falvey is one of Nashville’s hidden gems; she is among so many incredible voices coming out of Music City that fans don’t get to hear as often, and thanks to Josh’s music, we get a taste.
“Thought This Through” 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.
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Just over three months ago Kane Brown, who has had massive success in the country music genre, released a new single “Cool Again”. Although many projects followed that release, Kane Brown has partnered up with American rapper and singer-songwriter, Nelly, to bring it back to the April release that calls for summer-lovin’, care-free vibes.
“Cool Again (feat. Nelly)” adds to the already catchy melody and good-feeling lyrics with an additional verse from the new accompaniment that is no stranger to country music. In Nelly’s 2004 track “Over and Over”, Tim McGraw laid down some vocals, and Florida Georgia Line joined forces with the “Dilemma” and “Ride wit Me” singer on a remix of their 2012 hit “Cruise”. Around the same time, Nelly released his seventh studio album “M.O.” which also included a collaboration with Florida Georgia Line on a track titled “Walk Away”.
Now, Nelly has returned to country music with a powerful and intriguing stand-alone segment in this new, remixed version of Kane Brown’s “Cool Again”.
“Yeah, yeah / Ayo, cool again / I really wish that I was kickin’ back with you again / Atop the penthouse, somewhere checkin’ out the view again / ‘Cause every time we do it, it’s like new again, it feels like new again / Do I need you so? / I’m missin’ all that body / Oh, the head to toe / Can’t somebody, anybody, tell me? Oh / I just need to ask ’em, “Where the love did go?” / I just wanna be (Cool again, cool again, cool again, cool again)”
Written by Josh Hoge, Brown, Lindsay Rimes, and Matt McGinn, “Cool Again” has widened its audience with brand-new words from Nelly and it feels like this track was always meant to have that unmistakable energy of bringing voices together.
“Cool Again” 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.
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Since a stroke in 2013 took the voice of one of the biggest multi-genre record sellers of all time, Randy Travis has continued to have a presence in music with five album releases involving previously recorded religious numbers, as well as dedications to prior country music, hits from some of the greatest influences in the genre. Last month, Travis has broken any previous notions that new music is out of the question. A brand-new single titled “Fools Love Affair” has been released, which marks the first radio single for Travis in seven years. Though, the story behind this song becoming public was years in the making.
Written by Charlie Monk, Keith Stegall, and Milton Brown in the early 1980s, and recorded by Travis around the same time, “Fools Love Affair” is given an audience after almost 40 years with help from long-time producer Kyle Lehning. A lot of hands went into this project, though Monk is the one to thank for recovering the demo and sending it to Travis’ team after searching through storage specifically to refocus the light upon the country music icon.
All this effort and loyalty paid off, because “Fools Love Affair” is not only a reminder of Travis’ distinctive and influential voice per Rolling Stone but also of the path that the 2016 Country Music Hall of Famer planted in country music.
“It’s a fool’s love affair / And we’re both aware / It’s a game and nobody wins / We can’t reveal the love that we feel / So we’ll just keep it this way til it ends”
Across his career and through these trying years, Travis has consistently acted as an influence and inspiration for fellow country music artists and singer-songwriters. The Grand Ole Opry member, inducted in 1986, has maintained his presence in music with special collections such as ‘The Man I Am’ Vol. 1 and 2., ‘Precious Memories (Worship and Faith)’, and now, “Fools Love Affair”. These projects show the strength and discipline that is engraved in Travis, his team, and devoted colleagues. With them, and his incredible wife Mary, Travis has been able to evolve in a life with aphasia through regular physical therapy sessions while releasing “Fools Love Affair” on the 35th anniversary of his debut radio single “On the Other Hand”.
“Fools Love Affair” seems to be the start of a new era, and his listeners cannot be more intrigued for what the future may hold. Josh Turner has recently announced a soon-to-be-released country classics album titled ‘Country State of Mind’ which will include vocals from Travis on the cover of “Forever and Ever, Amen”.
Travis’ impact on country music has been, and always will be, permanent, and his music, both old and new, will continue to speak for him. Though, with this seemingly timid yet remarkable return, his actions speak for themselves.
“Fool’s Love Affair” 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.
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Back in April, Swag Spotlight alum and powerful songstress, Lena Stone released her newest project, an EP entitled Princess. We highlighted her journey from being a founding member of Nashville’s female community of songwriters, the Song Suffragettes to stepping out on her own and displaying her stellar songwriting and vocals to the world on this record. Now, Stone has surprised us with a stripped-down version of the record we loved instantly.
Even though the ‘new’ EP contains the same songs, the singer-songwriter manages to breathe new life into each of the five tracks. The minimal production allows each song to take center stage as they are, with the lyrics being the focal point. Stone still conveys her sassiness and honesty in each song, but this time it is the story-telling at the heart of the music.
“Hotel” the opening track is still a feel-good anthem that has that pop-country flair, but this time, listeners can really feel the message behind the lyrics. Moreover, Stone’s talent really shines, as it’s clear she could evoke the same fun-loving feelings in this song, even if it is acapella! Furthermore, the double meaning of the lyric “Leave your baggage at home and let’s take it to the hotel” is nothing short of brilliant.
Like “Hotel,” “Kids These Days” still manages to evoke the same feel, as the original version. The stripped-down version feels delightfully country; however, with the right production, the song could easily glide from genre to genre, appealing to all music fans. One of our favorites originally, the acoustic version of the meaningful track does not disappoint!
One of our other favorites, “Personal Space” feels like a brand new song. The new version is honest, vulnerable, and truthful. Stripped-down, the song feels intimate and romantic, a vibe that the song definitely embodies. In a similar vein, “Princess” transforms from female empowerment jam to an enticing journal entry. Both versions are spirited and powerful.
“If you’re looking for a white knight honey good luck finding one / If you lose your shoe at midnight, baby girl you’re probably drunk”
Finally, the ballad “Out Of My Hands” closes out the record. The always hear-wrenching break-up song becomes even more tearjerking and honest in the new re-mastered version. Stone’s vocals are on full display and her song lyrics show that she is a top notch songwriter in her own right. “Out Of My Hands” explores the notion that we can often control so much in our lives; however, we cannot control another person nor can we control their actions. Stone finds a way to deliver the powerful song in such a way that it is sure to hit close to home for any listener.
We said after listening to the original EP that Princess leaves you wanting more in the best possible way, and that sentiment still rings true. This new, stripped-down project leaves the listener in awe of Stone’s talent and hopeful for more songs in the future. We are big fans of her, and we know you will be too after you listen to this project!
Princess 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 give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Darius Rucker just released “Beers and Sunshine,” his first solo country radio single since 2018 chart-topper and number one song “For The First Time,” and it just made this crappy summer 10x better.
Written by Rucker, J.T. Harding, Josh Osborne, and Ross Copperman over a zoom call, “Beers and Sunshine” may not only be the theme song of the summer but also 2020. Let’s face it, with one bad headline after another, the world has been a tough place lately. We could all use a break from reality. This song is that break. It not only reminds you to turn off the TV, but it also reminds you to take a breath and enjoy the little things in life.
In a recent press release, the award-winning singer shared, “It’s certainly been a hard year so far with a lot of heaviness around us constantly.” “Like it says in the song, I don’t know how we fix any of these big, real issues that we’re facing, but while we work through this time I think it’s important that we find the silver lining where we can really enjoy the little moments and the simple joys of time spent together with friends and family.”
“Cause everybody’s down in a world gone crazy/ Don’t know how to fix it but I think maybe / Turn on the good times, turn off the TV/ Yeah, the only BS I need is beers and sunshine”
While shows may be put on hold, the singer-songwriter has been finding creative ways to perform, stay in touch with his fans, and raise money for a great cause. His popular event Darius and Friends, where he has raised $255,000 and counting for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, was live-streamed from the Grand Old Opry, where fans got a sneak peek of “Beers and Sunshine.” He also recently played Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for a “Live at the Drive-In” Show.
Rucker certainly has been busy and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
“Beers and Sunshine” 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.
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