Tim McGraw Announces the Here On Earth 2020 Summer Tour

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Tim McGraw Here On Earth Tour

Summer just got a whole lot more exciting with Tim McGraw’s tour announcement. He’s hitting the road starting in July and reigning CMA Vocalist of the Year, Luke Combs will join him for two stadium shows in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Special guests Midland and Ingrid Andress will be out there opening for McGraw on all the tour stops.

“Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to be outside in the summertime playing music. Everyone is there, sharing the moment, having fun and letting loose,” says McGraw in a recent press release. “To be here on earth in this moment, together, sharing our love for music and getting through all that life is throwing us — that’s what it’s all about.”

The Grammy-award winning singer put out a video on Facebook announcing the tour, while he’s in New Orleans for the College Football Playoff Game, where he’s performing before the game.

Fans can first purchase tickets beginning January 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. Pre-sale access for the Los Angeles and Philadelphia stadium shows will also be available for Luke Comb’s fan club group The Bootleggers. Additional ticket on-sale dates will begin in February.

Here On Earth Tour Dates

July 10 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
July 11 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre
July 12 Wilkes-Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena
July 16 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
July 17 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
July 18 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
July 23 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
July 24 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
July 25 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
July 30 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
July 31 Burgettstown, PA S&T Bank Music Park
August 1 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 6 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
August 7 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
August 8 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
August 13 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
August 14 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
August 15 San Diego, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 21 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 22 Sacramento, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
August 27 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
August 28 Boise, ID Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
August 29 Portland, OR Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
September 4 Los Angeles, CA SoFi Stadium (with Luke Combs)
September 12 Philadelphia, PA Citizens Bank Park (with Luke Combs)
September 17 Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
September 18 Atlanta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
September 24 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
September 25 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Music Center
September 26 Chicago, IL Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

To keep up with McGraw and his ‘Here on Earth Tour’ follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

The singer’s latest single, “Way Down” is now available where 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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Nick Wayne Features Hannah Ellis on The Hauntingly Beautiful “Drunk Again”

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Nick Wayne Drunk Again

Nick Wayne and Hannah Ellis have two of the best voices in country music. On January 10th, they released a duet titled “Drunk Again” that is heartfelt and honest in both its lyrical content and delivery. The two up-and-comers, who happen to also be dating, sound like they were made to sing together.

“I ain’t ever getting drunk again,” Wayne croons on the opening line. The words bounce off the walls and go right back into Wayne’s cup. He repeats the phrase several times throughout the song as if he’s talking himself out doing something he knows he’ll regret in the morning. The first verse is Wayne promising not to get drunk again: he lays the bottle down, removes the cap, and pours out the remains of the alcohol. By doing this, he feels like he can escape missing his ex.

The song without Ellis’ added harmony would still be incredible, but when her vocals hit in the chorus, it’s as if you didn’t know what you were missing before. Their voices together are rich and it adds so much emotion.

“Drunk Again” was co-written by Wayne, Joe Ginsberg and the queen of writing vulnerable songs, Emily Shackelton. Shackelton is one of the writers behind Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Thing”, a song that holds that same feeling of longing and despair.

Wayne and Ellis’ vocals are haunting, and Josh Kerr, who produced the song elevated everything. There’s a particular type of captivation in all of Kerr’s production that makes any project sound cinematic. At the end of a chorus, instead of letting a beat drop like most would, Kerr has this little fade in that sounds as if the world the artist and listener are in is caving, and it’s just for a split second. The build up of intensity throughout the 3 minute and 21 second song makes it hypnotic.

“Drunk Again” is a really special song. It’s one to turn up all the way when you hear it; it’s impossible for it to ever be background noise. Wayne and Ellis should sing together more often because they seem to not only be in harmony but completely in sync.

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

To keep up with Hannah Ellis, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Drunk Again” 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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Jordan Davis Releases Amazon Original Cover “Heads Carolina, Tails California”

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Jordan Davis Heads Carolina Tails California

Photo Credit Mike Szpot for NYCountry Swag

One of our 2018 Artists to Watch, Jordan Davis continues to show fans exactly who he is through his artistry. Most recently, the singer-songwriter released “Trouble Town” and “Cool Anymore” and even surprised fans, with an upcoming headlining tour. On Friday, Davis added to his resume, releasing an Amazon Music original cover of the classic tune “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” by Jo Dee Messina.

The rising artist adds some modern-day flair to the classic country tune, while still keeping the integrity of the original. Davis’ cover easily fits in with the vibe of his debut record Home State, as well as, his newer songs. The singer showcases his distinct sound and vocals in all his music, which will continue to separate him from the pack in the best possible way.

“Baby what do you say we just get lost / Leave this one horse town like two rebels without a cause / I’ve got people in Boston, ain’t your daddy still in Des Moines / We can pack tomorrow, tonight let’s flip a coin”

On release day, Davis took to his social media to give fans an inside look into his inspiration for recording the song. “I’ve loved ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California’ since I was a kid,” he explains. “I wanted to throw a different spin on the song [because] there are so many interpretations when you have lyrics and music this strong. It was fun to take it on with @amazonmusic.”

It will be interesting to see if the cover song makes it into Davis’ set-list, as he is currently gearing up for his ‘Trouble Town Tour’ with talented songstress’ Hailey Whitters and Kassi Ashton. New Yorkers can find tickets for the March 19th show at Webster Hall in New York City here.

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[Listen] Kane Brown Teases New Duet with John Legend

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It has only been two weeks into the new year, and country artists are already giving fans so much to be excited about. Straight off the heels of his iconic, sold-out Staples Center show, Kane Brown teased a new song on his social media, which features none other than superstar John Legend.

The two singers releasing a song together is truly the collaboration we never knew we always needed and wanted! The emotive and touching unreleased tune is the perfect combination of Legend’s extraordinary vocals and Brown’s unique talent. Co-written by the duo, the song is a reflective ballad that pulls at the heartstrings. Listen to the teaser below!

 

“I won’t say I’m sorry over and over / Can’t just say I’m sorry, I’ve got to show you /I won’t do it again / I’ll prove my love is true / I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I’ll say sorry to you.”

The soon to be released track marks Brown’s fourth cross-over jam, including his song with Camila Cabello “Never Be the Same,” “Saturday Nights” with Khalid,” and of course the number one smash hit “One Thing Right” fearing EDM DJ, Marshmello. Brown is clearly unafraid to evolve his sound and venture into new and exciting territory with his music, and we love it!

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Little Big Town Releases Dreamy Title Track “Nightfall”

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Nightfall Little Big Town

Little Big Town’s eighth studio album, Nightfall, is out next week, and to hold fans over before the rest of the project is out, the band released the title track today. It’s an ethereal, guitar-driven love song about letting your heart fall when the night falls too.

“Nightfall” was co-written by band member Karen Fairchild, who also serves as the lead vocalist on this particular number, with Fancy Hagood, and Daniel Tashian. In the first verse, Fairchild asks her partner to look back on their relationship, singing. “Let the dark help us remember what we’re fighting for.” When the chorus hits, the beautiful and signature harmonies come in, and the band sings, “Turn the lights down, we can watch the stars crawl / You and I fall, baby when the night falls / Throw a spark, we can shine underneath it all / You and I fall, baby, when the night falls.”

What is most striking about this song is its production. It starts off with just an acoustic guitar strumming to Fairchild’s vocals, when the upbeat, almost alternative-country drums, along with a groovy bassline kick in. The harmonies are breezy and filled with movement. The band co-produced it with Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, who are responsible for the production of Kacey Musgraves’ GRAMMY-winning Golden Hour, as well as for making up ½ of the Nashville band Skyline Motel. The two of them have created a sound that is amplifying artists’ technique and making it into the dreamy, textured songs we listen to and love. It’s very exciting to see Little Big Town working with new collaborators for this album cycle.

If the four tracks that have been released so far are any indication, Nightfall is proving to be one of Little Big Town’s best albums yet. It’s using songwriting to tell a story, whether it be songs on the pressures of being a woman in society or getting over an ex or about being in love. Their harmonies unify any song they touch.

Nightfall is out next Friday, January 17th. To hear it live, NY fans can catch them at Carnegie Hall for a special album release show on January 16th, and following that show are two nights at the iconic Apollo Theater on January 17th and 18th.

To keep up with Little Big Town, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Nightfall” 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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Gabby Barrett Celebrates Classic Love in “Hall Of Fame”

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Hall of Fame

One of our 2020 Artists to Watch just released her first song of the new year entitled “Hall Of Fame.” The enticing new love song follows the songstress’ radio single, “I Hope” and “The Good Ones.”

Barrett rejoices about a one of a kind type of relationship in the new track. She sings her lover’s praises, as she explains how comfortable she feels in her relationship. “Livin’ to the rhythm of your heartbeat / Beats everything I’ve ever felt.” Anyone who has ever been in love can relate to the joyous emotions that come from being with the right person.

“I am so blessed to have found a husband that makes me feel cherished, cared for and treasured,” shares Barrett in a press release. “We wrote this song to celebrate the goodness and the details of love – the little things, the feeling of truly loving someone and feeling that in return. I hope this song inspires everyone to reflect and say an extra ‘thank you’ to the people that make them feel the same way too, and I hope they love it as much as I do.”

Wishing for a love that would be included in a “Hall Of Fame” is a clever way to describe an otherwise indescribable feeling. Co-written by Barrett with a team of writers, including, Trannie Anderson, Zachary Kale, and one of our other artists to watch, Adam Doleac, the song is the ultimate compliment to the special person and relationship that the songwriters drew inspiration from.

“If love had a hall of fame / For a summer kiss in the rain / For making me wanna stay / Wrapped in your arms all night, all day / For the way you look at me / It should go down in history / They’d hang your picture on the wall / And write your name / If love had a hall of fame / If love had a hall of fame”

We’re excited to see what this year has in store for Barrett, as she continues to gain momentum in the industry. Fans can catch the singer at various festivals this season, as well as, playing additional shows across the country. For more information, head to gabbybarrett.net.

To keep up with Gabby Barrett follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Hall Of Fame” 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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NYCS First Impression Ronnie Dunn ‘Re-Dunn’

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When it comes to country music, there are singers and then there are SINGERS. Ronnie Dunn is the latter.

As the front-man of Brooks and Dunn, the golden-voiced vocalist has become known as one of country music’s best and most recognizable voices. With a handful of solo projects behind him, Dunn went back to the drawing board to release a cover album, Re-Dunn, out today (Jan. 10).

For Dunn, the album is a journey through his musical routes and inspirations, including artists like the Eagles, George Strait, Eric Clapton, the Hollies, and more. “This is a passion project for me,” he said in a press release. “If you put together a group of songs that define the soundtrack of my life, this is what it would look like.”

It goes without saying that Dunn shines on country music, as he was born to sing it. That’s evidenced here on his versions of the George Strait classics “Amarillo by Morning” and “The Cowboy Rides Away.” In fact, we’d be lying if we said I didn’t have these two on repeat.

Interestingly, the majority of the album features Dunn covering non-country classics. Highlights include his takes on Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight,” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by the Eagles. His version of “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” is another stunner.

If Dunn decides to release another album of covers in the future, we would love to see him stretch a bit more outside of the box, maybe covering artists like Justin Timberlake or Kelly Clarkson. However, it’s often said that a good singer can sing the phone book and make it enjoyable. Here, Ronnie Dunn is a great singer with a great collection of songs, making Re-Dunn an absolute joy to listen to. It may be a passion project for  Dunn, but it’s sure to make music fans just as happy as it makes him.

Re-Dunn Tracklist

“Amarillo by Morning”
“Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)”
“That’s How I Got to Memphis”
“It Never Rains In Southern California”
“How Long”
“Drinkin’ Thing”
“Together Again”
“Peaceful Easy Feeling”
“Against The Wind”
“If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
“I Won’t Back Down”
“Cowboy Rides Away”
“Showdown”
“Wonderful Tonight”
“Ashes By Now”
“That’s The Way Love Goes”
“I’m Not In Love”
“Brown Eyed Girl”
“You Don’t Know Me”
“Ridin’ My Thumb To Mexico”
“A Showman’s Life”
“Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”
“Aime”
“I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You)”

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

NYCountry Swag Top 3:
1. Amarillo By Morning
2. I Won’t Back Down
3. Cowboy Rides Away

Re-Dunn 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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NYCS First Impression Tenille Arts ‘Love, Heartbreak & Everything In Between’

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The last few years have been very promising for newcomer Tenille Arts. She released her debut album, Rebel Child, which included the stunners “Cold Feet” and “Red Flag White”, performed on the television series The Bachelor, signed to a record label, and is now releasing her sophomore album, Love, Heartbreak, & Everything In Between. The Saskatchewan native digs deep on this project, and although it’s her second album, it’s like she’s re-introducing you to who Tenille Arts is. “I’m so excited about this album,” said Arts in a press release. “It’s everything I’ve been through this past year, so I decided to title it ‘Love, Heartbreak & Everything in Between.’ It’s four love songs, four breakup songs, and four songs about everything else in life. I got to collaborate with new songwriters and producers and I’m so proud of the creativity on this album.”

The album opens with current radio single “Somebody Like That”, an infectious country-pop song about what to strive for in a relationship, reminding listeners not to settle for anything less. It’s catchy in an inescapable way and based on how fans are responding to it, it’s a song to watch in 2020.

“Slow It Down” and “Wild Love” are next, and the first is a waltz-like ballad about letting love unfold naturally and linger. It’s melodically very impressive, especially during the chorus. “Wild Love” leans on the more retro side. The introduction immediately is reminiscent of Glen Campbell’s “Coming Home”, and vocally sounds like it could be sung by the Dixie Chicks. It’s a song that shows off her influences. If a weekend drive was a song, “Wild Love” is it.

The real standout on the album is “Nothing To See Here”, a gorgeous stripped-back song that sits in the middle of the record. Her voice aches with part pain, part frustration, and part resentment. There are plenty of songs about small-town loves, but this one feels different. It’s about the town, the parking lot, the old park… it’s about how run-down this drive-by town is. And yet she can’t escape these memories, despite there being nothing to see in her hometown. It’s an evocative message that many can relate to. “Got no reason to be here, cuz there’s nothing to see here,” she tells herself verse after verse, trying to coach herself through her heartbreak. It’s a stop-you-in-your-track type song. “I’ll never get that piece of my heart/myself/my life back that you got” she sings on the three choruses. This song has the potential to be a classic in her catalog for years to come.

There are two solo writes on the album: “Another Life” and “Right Guy Wrong Time”. “Another Life” is a piano ballad. It’s a heart-wrenching song that explores all of the could-have-beens in a relationship gone wrong. It showcases Arts’ vulnerable vocals. The latter, “Right Guy Wrong Time” feels like a companion to Rebel Child cut “Raindrops, Dirt Road”. It’s a reflective song about meeting the right person although the timing is wrong. He’s still hung up on his ex, and not quite ready to move on from the “girl at home”. The bridge of this song is strong, because the rhythm changes slightly, and she really utilizes her head voice in this track.

The story continues “Missing You” a perfect turning point about finally being over someone. The r&b/pop influence on the song works because it’s about going out and being the life of the party after experiencing change. “The only thing missing is me missing you”, she sings on the chorus. Arts’ has always had an ear for lyrics that have a bit of a twist. It feels like this song expands her repertoire a lot, as the production is a lot less traditional leaning. The album closes with the sing-along “Everybody Knows Everybody” which highlights small-town friendliness. The wordplay is excellent, and the chorus is full-circle and satisfying to the listener.

It’s been a long time coming, but it feels like it’s Tenille Arts’ time to shine, and few deserve it more. She’s never sounded more like herself, and that’s why country music fans are responding to it. If you listen to her sing, her voice is strong like a firecracker. Keep an eye out for Arts in the next year, because any day now she’s going to explode.

Love, Heartbreak, & Everything In Between- Tracklist 

1. Somebody Like That * – Tenille Arts, Alex Kline, Allison Margaret Cruz
2. Slow it Down *** – Tenille Arts, Josh Logan, Grant Vogelfanger
3. Wild Love **** – Tenille Arts, Derek George, Palmer Lee
4. Butterfly Effect * – Tenille Arts, Lizzy McAvoy, Adam Wheeler
5. I Hate This ** – Tenille Arts, Adam Wheeler
6. Nothing to See Here ** – Tenille Arts, Whitney Duncan
7. Another Life ** – Tenille Arts
8. Right Guy, Wrong Time ** – Tenille Arts
9. Call You Names * – Tenille Arts, James Slater
10. Missing You * – Tenille Arts, Alex Kline, Allison Margaret Cruz
11. Wouldn’t You Like to Know * – Tenille Arts, Alex Kline, Allison Margaret Cruz
12. Everybody Knows Everybody * – Tenille Arts, Alex Kline, Allison Margaret Cruz

NYCS Staff Picks:
Nothing to See Here
Somebody Like That
Missing You

 

To keep up with Tenille Arts, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

‘Love, Heartbreak and Everything In Between’ 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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Brett Sheroky Reflects In New Emotional Single “Ain’t My Place”

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Brett Sheroky Ain't My Place

Last year, songwriter turned artist Brett Sheroky pulled at our heartstrings when he released “Better On Paper”,  chronicling a relationship as it falls apart, where the pictures and post-it notes declaring love quickly turned into divorce papers that they both had to sign. Now, as he is set to kick off a tour run opening for Phil Vassar, Sheroky continues the story with “Ain’t My Place”.

A simple production allows for the story to continue to unfold, as the singer stares at the house that used to be his home and takes in all of the physical outside changes that his ex has made. Your emotions are immediately awakened when you hear the opening lines “I drove by the house today, almost didn’t recognize it,” and the simple change from saying ‘our house’ to ‘the house’ kicks off the somber narrative. “I see you made room for a garden, by cutting down our tree / That ain’t what I would have wanted, but you ain’t asking me,” he sings, surveying the death of ‘their’ tree, making room for new life, new relationships in her garden and in her world. “Cause it ain’t my place to say what you should change and what you shouldn’t  / It ain’t my place to say what to do with all the space you were given when, when I’m the one who took those steps that lead to walking out the door / It ain’t my place to say, it ain’t my place anymore”

When it comes to country songs telling the truth, lyrics that have duel meaning are some of the best and “Ain’t My Place” does that brilliantly. Written by Sheroky with Charley Woods the track subtly highlights physical changes while the metaphor showcases the way the relationship has changed.

“Life isn’t always drinking beers on a tailgate, there is real stuff that happens in life and it is easy to lose sight of that being a writer in Nashville, you are under pressure to write singles,” Sheroky told us in our most recent interview.

To read more about Brett Sheroky, his battle with cancer and his triumphant songwriting skills, check out our Swag Spotlight.

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

“Ain’t My Place” 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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New Country Music Friday – The Playlist 1/10/20

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New Music Friday! This week we get brand new tracks from Little Big Town, Gabby Barrett, Filmore, Brandon Lay, Brett Sheroky, Tenille Arts, The Cadillac Three, Nick Wayne & Hannah Ellis, and more!

Check out all the new music and more on our Spotify New Country Music Playlist below and be sure to follow for updates each and every Friday:

 

 

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