On Friday (2/21) Taylor Dye of Universal Music Group’s Maddie & Tae married songwriter and producer Josh Kerr in Nashville. The two announced their engagement back in September after posting photos of Kerr down on one knee on the porch of their new home.
For those familiar with Maddie & Tae but not Josh Kerr, he is a songwriter and producer signed to Black River Publishing in Nashville, TN. He has multiple number one songs, including “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Dibs” co-written and recorded by Kelsea Ballerini and “My Girl” co-written and recorded by Dylan Scott. Most recently he has had success with Keith Urban’s “Never Coming Home” and has worked across genres with pop star Camila Cabello, Geoff Warburton, Hannah Kerr, and for KING & COUNTRY.
Maddie and Tae are gearing up to release their new record later this spring and will be joining Jake Owen and Lady Antebellum on the OCEAN TOUR 2020.
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Giving a voice to women in country music is something we take immense pride in, so shining our light on Rachele Lynae this week for our Swag Spotlight was just as exciting. We got the inside scoop about Lynae’s upcoming record, how she came to find success in the industry, and of course, how she feels about the importance of female artists in the genre.
Spending her childhood in Kodiak Alaska, Lynae remembers music being a staple in her household. Although one might assume that country music is not big in her home state, the singer-songwriter shares with us that she grew up on two types of music, with of course country being one of the two.
“I was told I started singing before I was really talking,” she tells us. “My dad played guitar and sings and he hasn’t really done it professionally, but I grew up with that constant influence, and he would just play a lot of country music. I grew up on two types of music, country and gospel. It’s always been a part of my roots.”
Although she did not grow up in the hub of country music per-say, Lynae cannot recall a time, where she didn’t want to sing for a living. After hearing about Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, the songstress knew that was where she belonged, and after graduating high school, she followed her path to Music City. “The idea of getting to go to school and studying music and not having to take a break from [my] career, and to go to school and further my career was really what brought me down here,” she explains.
Lynae grew up on 90s country, where female musicians ruled the airwaves. She has been inspired by mega-successful singers like Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Shania Twain, and of course, Reba. These talented superstars not only helped her to fall in love with the genre but also influenced how she creates her own sound and style in her music.
According to Lynae, “When you listen to [her] music you can hear the country roots, but you also hear a pop influence in it,” adding, “I think that a lot to those women, definitely Faith Hill and Shania have the same type of marriage of the genres.”
For Lynae, it took her six years after her self-titled release to finally nail down her artistry and perfectly blend her country and pop sound together. In May, the songstress will release her sophomore studio album entitled Every Reason. “It really will cover the spectrum of different places in relationships, but this album as a whole,” she tells us, “Is full of every reason that I love my husband, as well as, every reason I love making music.”
The singer-songwriter co-wrote all twelve of the tracks and will continue to release a song each month off the record, until its release date. Currently, Lynae has released two sassy tunes, “Braggin On Ya” and “Can You.” The former depicts her love for her husband, while the latter is basically a ‘you wish’ anthem to an ex, who realizes too little too late that they want you back.
Although topically the record is diverse, it is connected by authenticity. “This album is more just straight up me,” she declares, “I let myself really enjoy it and not worry about fitting into a box and made the music that was true to me and that I enjoy and I’m really excited to share it.” We cannot wait to see how the singer-songwriter continues to blossom this year.
“Braggin On Ya” and “Can You” 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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Travis Denning, an upcoming country star signed with Mercury Nashville and released a vengeful and punch single, “ABBY”. This track follows Denning’s success with his current top 20 single “After a Few”, a song that details lustful and romantic feelings after a few drinks. The release of “ABBY” is extra special: not only did it come out on Valentine’s Day, but the sharp-witted title that doubles as an acronym for “Any Body But You” caught the attention of fans after Denning played the tune a few times on the road.
Denning is known for his songwriting abilities, but this new single was written by Ashley Gorley, Matt Jenkins, and Chase McGill. The singer recounts exclusively to PEOPLE that “the minute [he] heard this song, [he] knew [he] had to record it, because [his] instant reaction was, ‘man, I wish I wrote that”.
The Georgia native sings with passion and fury, all the while not taking the concept of the song too seriously. Beginning with cunning, straight to the point lyrics, the listener is immediately clued into the song’s sassy way of telling a story.
“I hate to break it to ya girl, but we’re breaking up // I’ve put up with your drama just about long enough // And now you wanna know if there’s somebody else // Well if I’m being honest then the answer is yes // And her name is Abby, that’s anybody but you”
The bold and frisky tune begins with a fast-paced, playful riff that leads into the explosive country rooted chorus. Denning’s powerful vocals belt the song’s punch line, “And her name is Abby,”, leaving the listener with a captivating sense of emotion and strong desire to stand up and shout.
Throughout the song, Denning smoothly transitions back and forth from a fresh, pop sound to his deep country core. The listener is constantly kept on their toes for more nimble digs and compelling melodies.
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We are loving the changing of the tides in country music when it comes to female artists. 2019 was truly the year of women in the genre. These powerful women are no longer keeping quiet about the injustices that face them in the industry and are slowly, but surely making radio stations and networks pay attention!
With this movement has come many empowering and important conversations, but also beautiful songs to remind girls to know their worth, recognize their strength, and stand firm in who they are and what they want!
Here are 15 songs to remind girls to know their worth!
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Justin Bieber teamed up with Florida Georgia Line to unleash a remix to his latest single “Yummy”. It was released last week and may have found its true home in the country charts. The collab put together an entire bop that has every intention of getting listeners to create their own dance floor, wherever they may be. Don’t be shy, show your coworkers some of your moves or start a dance-off with the Starbucks barista. We will not be responsible for any damage done.
Bieber recently joined Dan + Shay on their current single titled “10,000 Hours” and that’s been #1 on the charts for 19 weeks. With the inclusion of Florida Georgia Lines vocals and the casual dialogue between these crossroad acts to hype each other up or simply introduce a verse, it has the potential to be as successful as “Old Town Road” with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus.
At first glance, you may not find a relationship between these tracks that could stay and govern their own planets at opposite sides of the solar system with ease. Though, to acknowledge similarities in different approaches to music, and anything for that matter, allows for there to be a deeper appreciation for them.
The one misconception with releasing new music is that it’s a done deal and cannot be tampered with anymore. In most cases, songs are complete in their initial stage and don’t need another version. Other pieces of music are only improved with different mixes, which allows for a more intimate understanding of the original. “Yummy” falls under this category.
“Yummy (Country Remix)” would be a great addition to your summer playlists that are handcrafted to encourage those shy partygoers to find themselves in the middle of a dance floor.
“Yummy (Country Remix)” is 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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Kane Brown has all the attributes to become a megastar in country music, and from the moment he stepped on stage, everyone knew he was going to blow up someday – we just didn’t know it was going to be this quickly. Titled “Velocity”, for the speed at which Brown’s career took off, Amazon Music released a mini-documentary on his career, covering everything from singing covers on Facebook to selling out the Staples Center in Los Angeles and becoming one of Nashville’s brightest stars. Watch the whole thing below.
“I was just messing around, I don’t even think I was trying to make a career out of it,” Brown said of his viral Facebook videos. “I was working two jobs just trying to afford my truck…I was never thinking a record label would hit me up or anything.”
Brown attended five different high schools growing up, so his following on social media was very large to begin with. He studied up on how to go viral, but he didn’t feel it was working until he woke up one morning to see one of his videos had tons of views. According to his manager, Martha Earls, at one point he was growing by almost 20,000 followers a day.
“The next question is: are people be willing to get out from behind their computer and come out to a show,” Earls pondered. “The first show we did in Darlington, South Carolina…we put it on sale and it sold out in like 20 minutes.” Another attribute that makes Brown so successful is his ability to connect with his fans. He would stay late after each show and meet every single fan who waited to see him. His stardom quickly spread across the nation and he got his first shot of playing amphitheaters when he was the first act on Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour in 2016.
“So many people laugh at when you do those amphitheater tours because you’re on at seven o’clock and it’s still light out and no one is in the stands,” Brown’s day-day manager, Nikki Boon claimed. “But those seats were full, every single night…everyone wanted to see Kane.” Brown said he’s now more comfortable playing large theaters and arenas than small, intimate clubs.
Brown became a new man when his wife Katelyn gave birth to their daughter, Kingsley. It has allowed him to grow from boy into a man and completely change his outlook on life for the better. “Growing up without a dad is a very traumatic experience,” Brown’s barber and friend, CT Kutz commented. “His call right now is to change that narrative.” “Just being a dad that’s always there will be a huge part of her life and I can give her anything she wants,” Brown said proudly. “She’s my life.”
The Staples Center show was scheduled to be the last stop in 2019 for Brown and his crew; a memorable way to close out his first headlining-arena tour. The show got pushed back due to the sudden passing of his drummer and good friend, Kenny Dixon.
“Those moments either break you or pull you together and I think our team had a realization of how close we are and how much we needed each other,” Earls stated.
The documentary ends with clips from the sold-out Staples Center show. It puts into perspective how much Brown has grown in such little amount of time. It’s a testament to his talent, hard work, dedication and showmanship and the way we see it, his career has only just begun.
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There is nothing is better than a Friday and new Kenny Chesney. His first song of 2020 is here, and we can’t get enough. Fresh off of being awarded the Country Radio Broadcasters’ Humanitarian of the Year Award at the 2020 Country Radio Seminar, the East Tennessee native continues to show his commitment to country music and the fans with “Here and Now”.
Written by Craig Wiseman, David Garcia, and David Lee Murphy during a writing retreat in Malibu, this upbeat song is about living in the moment and appreciating what you have. We’re all guilty of counting down to something, whether that be hitting our next big life milestone or simply the weekend. “Here and Now” reminds you to take a step back, enjoy the present, and don’t take for granted what you have.
In a recent press release, the singer-songwriter shared what this song means to him, “I know there will be days and moments that suck, but so many of them, we can decide how we feel and what we want to focus on. I’m hoping No Shoes Nation- and everyone else – can hear this and feel really good about the moment.”
“Here and now\ Nowhere else in this world enough\ You and me ain’t it good to be alive? \ Ain’t no better place and ain’t no better time\ Than here and now\ Everyone’s waiting but they’re waiting on what? \ Better get to living, ‘cause all we’ve got is here and now.”
On April 18th Chesney is hitting the road starting on theChillaxification Tour and we can already picture this single being performed in front of his loyal fans during his live show.
He is bringing along Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, and Michael Franti & Spearhead. You don’t want to miss one of the hottest shows of the summer. They will be playing at MetLife Stadium on August 22nd. Get your tickets here.
“Here and Now” 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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Sam Hunt is back ladies and gentlemen! As we eagerly wait for the April release of his highly anticipated next album Southside, Hunt is giving fans even more to be excited about. After releasing his latest singles “Hard to Forget”, and “Sinning With You”, the singer-songwriter premiered another track titled “2016” off the upcoming record at Country Radio Seminar for media and radio programmers.
The new song is a stripped-down, honest, and soft tune seemingly written from his own experiences. Vocally, the track shows off Hunt’s enticing singing chops in the best light. Reminiscent of songs off Montevallo, “2016” shines a light on the past, retrospectively reflecting on what he could have done different.
The first verse showcases this sentiment in the most pure and poetic way.
“I’d put the whiskey back in the bottle / Put the smoke back in the joint / Look up at the sky and say okay, okay, okay / Think you made your point / I’d cover up the pool and sky bar / Take some girls out of my phone / Give the nightlife back to Nashville / One night at a time til all the regrets go home”
The chorus goes on to show Hunt expressing that he would have chosen his girl instead of making other decisions. “2016” is arguably one of the singer’s most honest, passionate, and vulnerable songs to date. We cannot wait to see how Hunt continues to grow and develop as an artist and as a human being this year.
Watch the full video of the new song above.
Luckily, New York fans can catch Hunt this summer at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater for his first headlining tour, since his hiatus.
“2016” 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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Luke Combs fans rejoice, he just added a ton of dates to his What You See Is What You Get Tour. Along for this leg of the tour is the incomparable Ashley McBryde along with one of Combs’ long time collaborators Ray Fulcher and rising artist Drew Parker.
The star who has had a meteoric rise over the past few years is bringing his undeniable talent to some of the most iconic venues across the country.
New Yorkers can catch the show on December 1st at Madison Square Garden, The Most Famous Arena in the World.
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What You See Is What You Get Tour Dates
Sept. 19 – Raleigh, NC
Sept. 22 – New Orleans, LA
Sept. 25 – Dallas, TX
Sept. 26 – Memphis, TN
Oct. 2 – Grand Forks, ND
Oct. 3 – Sioux Falls, SD
Oct. 15 – Eugene, OR
Oct. 17 – San Francisco, CA
Oct. 20 – Billings, MT
Oct. 22 – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 23 – Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 24 – Bakersfield, CA
Nov. 6 – Chicago, IL
Nov. 7 – Saint Louis, MO
Nov. 19 – Jacksonville, FL
Nov. 20 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nov. 21 – Orlando, FL
Dec. 1 – New York, NY
Dec. 4th – Boston, MA
What You See Is What You Get 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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Koe Wetzel is currently taking the Texas Country music scene by storm. The East Texas native was born in the town of Pittsburg, Texas and grew up loving music but also sharing the same love for sports. Wetzel originally chose football as his passion and left to attend Tarleton State University to play football. During his time at the university Wetzel decided to leave school and pursue music as his career.
In 2012 Wetzel and his band Koe Wetzel and the Konvicts released their first EP Love and Lies and in 2015 released their first full length album Out on Parole. However, it was his Noise Complaint album that took over the scene making him one of the most known Texas country artists in the industry. Just in May of 2019 Wetzel released another album Harold Saul High which again is currently making him the talk of Texas.
Harold Saul High is the album that most Texas Country music listeners are talking about. Wetzel has done a great job at keeping his loyal fan base entertained. His music is country with a twist of rock and edgy lyrics that bring something new to Texas country. Which is how he’s keeping his strong connection with college aged students while also reaching other fans out of that demographic.
His music is all about having fun and not having a care in the world but also putting life into perspectives that maybe others wouldn’t see it through.
Wetzel has been traveling and touring sold-out shows with many artists such as Cody Johnson and his close friend, one of our 2020 Artists to Watch, Parker McCollum who is featured on Wetzel’s song “Love” from his Noise Complaint album.
If you’re looking for an artist who is different, carefree, fun, rebellious, and everything in between then Koe Wetzel is your go to. The best way to describe him is not your everyday country sound you’re used to hearing. His unique writing and musical styling are something that is bringing the southern rock and outlaw back into country music .
Wetzel is currently on tour with artist such as Kody West, Cody Canada and the Departed, Chance Anderson, Read Southall Band, Colt Ford, Jacob Bryant, Muscadine Bloodline, and more. For tickets and more info click here.
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