The Best Country Father/Daughter Dance Songs For Weddings

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Last week we brought you a list of the top ten mother and son wedding dance songs. This week we’ve got you covered with the top father and daughter dances.

 

 

1) “My Little Girl- Tim McGraw

A popular father/daughter dance song choice, “My Little Girl,” was written by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas. Your dad is your first love, and this is the perfect song to honor him. The song shares a message that no matter how old you get, he will always be there for you even as you start your new journey with your husband.

“You’re beautiful baby from the outside in / Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again / Go on take on this whole world / But to me you know you’ll always be, my little girl”

 

2) “I Loved Her First” – Heartland

Continuing with the theme of fathers being their daughters first love, “I Loved Her First” fits right in. Written by Walt Aldridge and Elliot Park, the song is the perfect reminder that your dad will always be there for you and you’ll ever have a special place in his heart.

“I loved her first / I held her first / And a place in my heart will always be hers / From the first breath she breathed / When she first smiled at me / I knew the love of a father runs deep”

 

 

3) “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” – Billy Ray Cyrus featuring Miley Cyrus

Written by Billy Ray Cyrus and Casey Beathard, “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” tells the story about how every dad probably feels on his daughter’s big day. It’s not easy to say goodbye, but they know they are doing the right thing by letting their daughter take life’s next step.

“She’s waitin’ on my blessings / Before she hits the open road / Baby get ready / Get set / Don’t go”

 

 

4) “There Goes My Life”- Kenny Chesney

Written by Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley, “There Goes My Life” is a powerful song about how a father can’t picture his life without his daughter and how being a dad changes life for the better.

“There goes my life / There goes my future, my everything / I love you, daddy goodnight / There goes my life”

 

 

5) “Tough Little Boys” – Gary Alan

Daughters think of their dads as superheroes and believe that they never cry.  “Tough Little Boys,” written by Donald Sampson and Harley Allen, lets us know that watching their daughters grow up, however, are their weak spots.

“Well I didn’t cry when Old Yeller died /  At least not in front of my friends / But when tough little boys grow up to be dads / They turn into babies again”

 

 

6) “I’ll Be There” Josh Turner

Written by Phillip White and Steven Dale Jones, “I’ll Be There” is a great song to honor all the times your dad was there for you when you were younger and the times that he’ll continue to be there, even after you say “I do.”

“Anytime, anything, anywhere / I’ll be there if you need a frowned turned into a grin / Or you need a hand just to hold your hand / Need a daddy or you just need a friend / I’ll be there”

 

7) “Then They Do” – Trace Adkins

Written by Cathy Majeski, Jim Collins, and Sunny Russ, “Then They Do” tells the story of how quickly children grow up and how your dad misses that time with you, even though it might not have seemed like it when you were younger.

“Then they do / And that’s just how it is /  It’s quiet in the morning /  Can’t believe how much you miss /  All they do / And all they did / You want all the dreams they’ve dreamed of to come true / Then they do”

 

 

8) “When She Grows Up” – Craig Campbell

Written by Alex Dooley and Arlos Smith, “ When She Grows Up” is the perfect reminder that no matter how old you get, your dad will always be willing to do anything for you and you’ll never be too old to be his little girl.

“I still want to move mountains / I still wanna change the world /  And show her no matter what happens / She’s my little girl / And love lasts forever”

 

 

9) “It Won’t Be Like This For Long”- Darius Rucker

Written by Ashley Gorley, Chris DuBois, and Darius Rucker, “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” is another great song about growing up too fast in front of your dad’s eyes but he cherished every minute, even when times were tough.

“One day soon she’ll be a teenager /  And at times you’ll think she hates him / Then he’ll walk her down the aisle / And he’ll raise her veil /  But right now she up and crying / And the truth is that he don’t mind”

 

 

10)  He Didn’t Have to Be”- Brad Paisley

Written by Paisley and Kelley Lovelace this song is perfect if you are sharing the dance floor with your stepfather. “He Didn’t Have to Be,” says thank you to those who stepped up to be a “father figure” when he wasn’t asked to be.

“And then all of a sudden ah it seemed so strange to me/How we had gone from something’s missing to a family/Lookin’ through the glass I think about the man that’s standing next to me/And I hope I’m at least half the dad that didn’t have to be”

No matter what song you pick for your father and daughter dance, it’s a special moment you’ll cherish forever.

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Miranda Lambert Gets Down & Dirty in “It All Comes Out in the Wash” Music Video

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Miranda Lambert It All Comes Out in The Wash

In the fun, catchy, mud-slinging music video for her latest single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” Miranda Lambert and friends get behind the wheel for an off-roading adventure then follow-up trip to the car wash proving it really does all come out in the wash. The song’s chorus is all about going through tough times but knowing it’ll all turn out to be OK.

“‘Cause it’ll all come out, all come out in the wash / It’ll all come out, all come out in the wash / Every little stain, every little heartbreak, no matter how messy it got / You take the sin and the men and you throw ’em all in / And you put that sucker on spin”

Filmed just outside Nashville, Lambert dresses the care-free part in a yellow leopard-print top, jean shorts, and tall boots while her lifted truck is covered in mud. You then see her sitting in the back of the truck while it’s going through the car wash.

“This music video is about coming clean. We finally got to go off roading today and get a lil’ dirty with my girlfriends, which was really fun,” Lambert told Entertainment Tonight.

Lambert co-wrote the Top 25 single with the “Love Junkies,” (Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose). It’s the first single off her seventh studio album, Wildcard, out November 1. The album also features recently-released “Locomotive,” “Mess with My Head,” “Bluebird,” and “Way Too Pretty for Prison,” which features Maren Morris.

The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert is the recipient of more than 70 prestigious awards and special honors including 33 ACM Awards (including 9 ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Awards), 13 CMA Awards (Country Music Association), and 2 GRAMMY Awards. You can also tune in to the CMA Awards November 9 on ABC to see if Lambert can bring home her 14th CMA Award. She is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Don’t miss Lambert on the road this fall for the Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, with special guests Morris and Elle King, as well as Pistol Annies, Tenille Townes, Ashley McBryde and Caylee Hammack on various dates.

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

“It All Comes Out In The Wash” is now available 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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Taylor Dye of Maddie & Tae Engaged to Songwriter Josh Kerr

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Labor Day proved to be quite the exciting holiday for Taylor Dye, one half of female country duo Maddie & Tae. Her boyfriend, hit songwriter Josh Kerr popped the question, asking her to marry him and spend their lives together. In a series of pictures, they both recounted the special moment which took place on the new porch of their new home. “Bought the house. got the ring. asked her dad. got the girl. Forever started Sept 2nd. I love you @TaylorDye).” Kerr captioned his social media post while Dye simply put can’t wait to love you forever Joshua Peter Kerr ❤️ WE’RE ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!! @joshkerrmusic ////

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 1 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 Camilla Cabello, Geoff Warburton, Hannah Kerr, and for KING & COUNTRY.

Maddie & Tae are currently direct support on Carrie Underwood’s Cry Pretty 360 Tour along with Runaway June. The tour hits our area next month stopping at the iconic Madison Square Garden on October 2nd. 

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Heeding Her Mother’s Advice, Caylee Hammack Releases “Preciatcha”

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Capitol Record Nashville’s Caylee Hammack dropped new infectious single “Preciatcha” on August 30th; weeks ahead of scheduled release date, the songwriter announced via social media. Hammack’s elocutionary influences, chic-driven hooks and parallel imagery differentiates the singer-songwriter/producer from others, but in a bigger, luminous way. Hammack’s subtle delivery still fuses aura of her cheek but gratitude. Co-written with Laura Veltz and Jordan Schmidt, Hammack reminisces on past love from a broken relationship and holds those lessons learned near and dear to her heart.

“My mother once told me that every hand you hold is a lesson or a blessing,” shared Hammack in a press release. “If you find good love, you hold on to it. If you find something else by accident, learn what you must from that experience and move on. ‘Preciatcha’ is about searching for a silver lining in a storm. It’s my song for the broken hearts that deserved better but didn’t get it.” Everything happens for a reason, and there’s positivity to be gained from all ordeals and The Bobby Bones Class of 2019 Member preaches her mother’s words singing: “Preciatcha, every time you made me cry / I appreciate ya, even how you said goodbye / Cut me deep, cut me loose, cut me like a piece of paper / But it taught me that isn’t love / So how can I hate ya? / I appreciate ya”

“Preciatcha” follows the Georgia native’s previous single “Just Friends” and her debut “Family Tree.” “Family Tree” was the most added single at country radio for a female artist in over three years. At just 19, the country expressionist moved to Nashville and snuck around with fake IDs to obtain gigs by night, while breaking into the songwriting community by day. She then signed with Universal Music Publishing Group in 2016 as the youngest writer on their roster and then won the ASCAP Foundation’s Sammy Cahn Award. Caylee Hammack is the one to watch.

To keep up with Caylee Hammack follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Preciatcha” is now available 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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Morgan Evans, Madison Kozak & Chris DeStefano Announce World Tour

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Just announced, Morgan Evans is heading out on a world tour with special guests Madison Kozak and Chris DeStefano. Warner Music Nashville recording artist, and songwriter, Evans impressed U.S country fans when his American debut, “Kiss Somebody” hit the top spot on the charts. The Australian native’s album Things That We Drink To has garnered millions of streams and he will now be bringing one man band style of performance to 8 countries and over 25 dates.

“This tour feels like something I’ve been working toward forever and, at the same time, the start of something,” said Evans. “I couldn’t be more stoked to sing these songs all over the world over the next few months! Some places we are visiting for the first time and some places will feel like coming home but, no matter what, we’re gonna make a whole bunch of great memories together!”

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We’ve been fans of Evans since we caught his acoustic performance in Bryant Park back in the summer of 2017, naming him one of our 2018 Artists to Watch and since then we’ve watched his career blossom, selling out shows in New York City, making his television debut and releasing his incredible first album. 

Joining Evans on his US and Canadian tour dates in one of our favorite rising female artists, Madison Kozak. The singer-songwriter is the flagship artist for Songs and Daughters, an all-female run by our Woman of the Month for July, Nicolle Galyon.  Her debut single, “First Last Name” is heartfelt and showcases honest songwriting. Read more about Kozak and thing single here.

For the Australian dates, Evans will bring along Grammy-winning songwriter Chris DeStefano. He has co-penned over 20 hit songs for artists like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chase Rice, Rascal Flatts, Billy Currington, Dan+Shay, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, and of course, he co-wrote “Kiss Somebody” amongst others with Morgan Evans. We caught DeStefano at Opry City Stage last year when he performed some of those big hits in a songwriter round.

The tour is hitting the NYC area on December 7th at The Bowery Ballroom. For more information about the tour and for tickets head to MorganEvansMusic.com

MORGAN EVANS WORLD TOUR DATES:
Sept 3 – Dublin, Ireland – Green Room at The Academy
Sept 4 – Glasgow, Scotland – Oran Mor
Sept 5 – Liverpool, U.K. – Arts Club Loft
Sept 6 – London, U.K. – O2 Academy Islington – SOLD OUT
Sept 7 – Lutterworth, U.K. – The Long Road Festival
Sept 9 – Berlin, Germany – Frannz Club
Oct 17 – Sydney, NSW, Australia – Enmore Theatre*
Oct 18 – Sydney, NSW, Australia – Enmore Theatre* – SOLD OUT
Oct 20 – Perth, WA, Australia – Astor Theatre* – SOLD OUT
Oct 21 – Adelaide, SA, Australia – The Gov* – SOLD OUT
Oct 22 – Melbourne, VIC, Australia – Forum Theatre* – SOLD OUT
Oct 26 – Brisbane, QLD, Australia – Eatons Hill* – SOLD OUT
Oct 27 – Toowoomba, QLD, Australia – Empire Theatre* – SOLD OUT
Oct 29 – Auckland, New Zealand – Tuning Fork – SOLD OUT
Nov 6 – Vancouver, Canada – Venue^
Nov 7 – Kelowna, Canada – OK Corral Cabaret^
Nov 8 – Calgary, Canada – Cowboys Dance Hall^
Nov 9 – Edmonton, Canada – Cook County Saloon^
Nov 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour^
Nov 22 – Las Vegas, NV – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country^
Dec 5 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony^
Dec 6 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall^
Dec 7 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom^
Dec 12 – Minneapolis, MN – The Varsity Theatre^
Dec 13 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed Street^
Dec 14 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone^

^ with Madison Kozak
* with Chris DeStefano

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Chris Lane Announces Coast To Coast Big, Big Plans Tour

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Big Big Plans Chris Lane

Announced today, Chris Lane is heading out on a headlining tour once again and this time the singer-songwriter is bringing along Gabby Barrett, Blanco Brown, and Ernest along for the ride. The coast to coast, Big, Big Plans Tour will kick off in Cincinnati on Halloween (October 31) and make stops in major cities including Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; Boston, Massachusets; and finally wrap up in Detroit, Michigan on February 22nd. We most recently caught Lane when he opened for Brad Paisley on his WORLD TOUR this summer, read our recap from the show here.

The platinum-certified singer is currently sitting in the top 10 with his single “I Don’t Know About You” and the song that he wrote to propose to his girlfriend, now fiance, Lauren Bushnell, “Big, Big Plans” has garnered a ton of fan reaction and over 5 million views on YouTube. Watch the adorable video below.

American Idol finalist Gabby Barrett has released two great songs since her stint on the singing competition, “I Hope” and “Good Ones”. While Blanco Brown is breaking records with his viral sensation “The Git Up”, amassing over 3 billion views across social platforms. We caught Brown at an exclusive New York City showcase and were impressed with his vocal ability and charisma. A cowriter on “Big, Big Plans” and a recording artist in his own right, Ernest rounds out the bill on this incredible tour.

Presales for fans who want to purchase a VIP ticket package begin today (9/3) at 12 p.m. EST, along with presales for Citi Cardmembers. Meanwhile, ticket presales for Spotify users begin Wednesday (9/4) at 10 a.m. local; Live Nation, Live Nation Mobile App, and Ticketmaster presales kick off Thursday (9/5) at 10 a.m. local. For all tickets and information head to iamChrisLane.com.

Full list of Big, Big Plans Tour Dates below

October 31 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s^
November 1 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom^
November 2 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre^
November 7 – Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theater^*
November 8 – Freehold, NJ – iPlay America’s Event Center^*
November 14 – Columbia, SC – The Senate^*
November 15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz^*
November 22 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues^*
November 23 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues^*
December 7 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall^*
December 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot^*
January 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)*+
January 10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring*+
January 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*+
January 16 – Fort Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theater*+
January 17 – Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live*+
January 23 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works*+
January 31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*+
February 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater*+
February 5 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*+
February 6 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues*+
February 7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*+
February 8 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*+
February 13 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater*+
February 14 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*+
February 15 – Houston, TX – House of Blues*+
February 20 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues*+
February 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live*+
February 22 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit*+

^ with Gabby Barrett
* with ERNEST
+ with Blanco Brown

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

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Houston Bernard Band Release Fun Video for “Never Grow Old”

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Never Grow Old

“Never Grow Old”, Houston Bernard Band has just dropped the music video to accompany the track. The light-hearted visual features old home movies of the band as children, picking on guitars and performing as well as a group of their fans enjoying a trampoline park. Filmed in Pelham, New Hampshire the video follows a couple on a date as well as a group of the band’s fans enjoying the carefree feeling that comes with jumping high in the air.

Showcasing the kid in all of us, the visual, written and directed by Bernard himself, will make fans smile and gives even more life into the catchy tune.

“But baby, age is just a state of mind, when you do what you love, you’re forever young”

Watch the full video below.

We recently caught Houston Bernard Band when they played Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. For a full recap of the great night of music, click here.

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“Never Grow Old” 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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Parker McCollum Launches Strong With Major Label Debut “Pretty Heart”

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Parker McCollum Pretty Heart

Rising country star Parker McCollum has just dropped his first major-label song since signing with MCA Nashville/UMG Nashville in June, joining artists Vince Gill, Sam Hunt and fellow Texans George Strait and Kacey Musgraves on the roster.

“Pretty Heart” is also the first release from McCollum for the year. “It’s been a while since I’ve put new music out,” shared the Conroe, Texas native in a press release. “Pretty Heart’ is for everyone who has ever come out to support us on the road, listened to and shared my music. All I have ever wanted is to write country songs and sing country music, and I’m excited for the opportunity to expose even more folks to my music.”

The pensive tune was penned by McCollum and Randy Montana, and produced by GRAMMY-winning producer and multi-platinum songwriter Jon Randall, who’s worked with the likes of Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley. Upon first glance at the title, “Pretty Heart,” one might assume this as another upbeat tune that sings praises about a girl’s beauty and irresistibility. However, just a couple seconds in and you’ll realize it’s the complete opposite.

What truly makes this song a standout is the undeniably palpable post-breakup remorse and regret McCollum expresses in his self-reproachful lyrics.

“What does that say about me? / I could do you like I did /That I could break an angel’s wings / What does that say about me? / That I stood there like a fencepost as you drove off in your car / What does that say about me? / Now that I broke your pretty heart / Your pretty heart”

It doesn’t hurt too that this song is sonically appealing, with a hook that compels listeners to sing along by the time the second chorus comes along. We can already picture thousands of people singing this back at his live shows.

Although McCollum is just now making his major-label debut, the 27-year-old is no stranger to the music scene. In fact, to date, he has released two highly-acclaimed full albums independently, amassed millions of streams and over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, had his song “I Can’t Breathe” played on Sirius XM The Highway, and collaborated with Danielle Bradberry on her cover of the popular Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga hit, “Shallow.”

Starting this month to November, McCollum will be headlining shows in Athens, GA; Baton Rouge, LA; Chicago, IL, and many more cities, including an already-sold-out one at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.parkermccollum.com.

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“Pretty Heart” 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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Kalie Shorr Releases First Song From Forthcoming Album Titled “Lullaby”

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Growing up in Portland Maine and then moving to Nashville at the age of 19, Kalie Shorr has been making waves in the country music industry. So far, Shorr has released two EPs and has found success with her single “Fight Like A Girl”.  This past Friday, “Lullaby” off from Shorr’s forthcoming debut full-length album Open Book was released. The first hint at new music was written by Shorr along with Robyn Collins, and Will Stone.

“Lullaby” channels the emotion one feels during the process of getting over a past relationship and moving on. The first part of the song is Kalie Shorr and an acoustic guitar before moving into Shorr’s dynamic voice and the sound of “emo-twang”.

“I just love songs. My dad always tells this story of when I was probably five years old, we were driving and listening to “Last Kiss” by Pearl Jam. It’s a really heartbreaking song about a couple who were in high school and they get in a car accident and the girl passes away and he gets her last kiss and it’s really sad,” she told us in our Swag Spotlight interview earlier this year. “A five-year-old shouldn’t really be able to wrap their head around that but we’re just listening and driving down the road and he’s not paying attention, then he looks over and I’m just sobbing my eyes out. From then on, I loved country music and I just loved songs that made me cry and he was like ‘this is so bizarre because you’re like a child,’ but it was what I was supposed to do.”

“This is a sound of letting it go / of learning to sleep and your sleeping alone / of figuring it out how to love when you don’t / I’m gonna scream and I’m gonna cry but tonight I won’t need the hallway light / I’m signing one last lullaby and I’m putting this to bed”

 

“Lullaby” is certainly a sad song but also an empowering one as Shorr is not afraid to address emotion, live in the sad and then willfully move on. Looking ahead to September 27th when she releases her debut album, Open Book, fans can already get excited for honest lyrics that will be mixed with a lot of emotion that her fans all across country music are going to love.

If you want to check out the rising artist, she will make numerous appearances in the coming month including tonight at the Bluebird Cafe, at the Grand Ole Opry on September 3 and 28, the YWCA SHIFT Conference and with select dates opening for LeAnn Rimes, including September 8 in Prescott, Ariz. For full tour dates and more information head to http://www.kalieshorr.com/

To keep up with Kalie Shorr follow her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

“Lullaby” 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 Swag Spotlight: Kaleb Lee

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Our Swag Spotlight this week is former The Voice contestant and talented singer-songwriter, Kaleb Lee. In our phone conversation with the rising artist, we discussed everything from his experience on The Voice reigniting his drive to chase his music dream to how growing up, he wanted to be “Garth Brooks #2.”

Originally, Lee hails from rural, western Kentucky, where he resided throughout his childhood and even a few years into his marriage. He credits his hometown and his upbringing for making him fall in love with country music, sharing, “My first concert was a Garth Brooks concert. That started the trajectory for me of wanting to be Garth Brooks #2. I started playing guitar when I was eight. I think it was shortly after that, we went to that concert. Growing up in rural western Kentucky, what we listened to was country music. It’s Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Clint Black, George Strait, and all those guys.”

Lee grew up listening to country music legends; however, his home town also inspired his desire to play music for a living. “We went to high school jamming it in our lifted up little trucks that we got when we were sixteen,” he laughs, adding, “Country music is so much about the lifestyle of living, but it was how we lived and it was what we listened to.”

As he tried to make it in the industry, Lee often traveled back and forth from his hometown to Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on songwriting and playing gigs, but after years of hearing more “Nos” than “Yeses,” Lee and his wife made the decision to focus on their family. In 2009, the couple and their children subsequently moved to Florida, where Lee ventured into another career path and went back to school, putting music on the back-burner for five years.

As fate would have it, producers on The Voice reached out to the dad of 3, asking if he wanted to audition for the show. With encouragement from his wife, Lee admitted that he had to take the opportunity. Lee recounted the story in our conversation, sharing “When The Voice reached out, that was one of those things that I couldn’t say no to. It kinda happened so randomly and divinely. We made that decision and went and did the audition stuff,” adding, “When The Voice reached out it was kinda a rebirth if you will of being able to go back and pursue the hopes and dreams that you had ten years ago that you thought were gone.” Lee continued to reminisce about his experiences on the show, even stating that he would do it all over again if he had the opportunity.

Since his stint on the show, Lee continues to work with his coach, Kelly Clarkson. He shares that her support and genuine excitement for his success has been invaluable, as he navigates his career as an artist. Clarkson continues to champion his career, even after the show wrapped. She is an executive producer on his EP that is slated to come out later this year, as well as, sings with Lee on his next single to be released called, “I Dream In Southern.”

His newest single, “I Need A Drink,” premiered back in July; and, it is the perfect summer anthem that embodies how you want to feel. It follows his debut single, “Cooler Weather.” Lee tells us that the new track was written specifically with summer in mind, adding “the moral of the story is we just want people to have fun and let loose because I know that’s what people want to do. People have really gravitated to it [at live shows].”

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“I Need A Drink” 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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