One of our 2019 Artists to Watch, Teddy Robb re-imagined his clever second single “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You.” Canadian country artist, Meghan Patrick lent her vocals to the track, showcasing it in a new light and how well the song works as a duet.
Although it may not come off this way at first, “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” is a love song at its core. Having Patrick trade verses with Robb through the new version of the song is the perfect way to express the romantic side of the track. According to Robb, the addition of her vocals made him “fall in love with it all over again.”
Written by hitmakers, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, and Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” is full of clever innuendos, wordplay, and raw honesty. Both Robb and Patrick’s voices blend together perfectly, upping the ante on the already captivating song.
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“I really shouldn’t drink around you / It’s a risk, it’s a gamble / Little more than I can handle / Just a touch of a buzz is enough to get me thinkin’ things / I really shouldn’t drink about you.”
We absolutely love Robb’s creativity and the hard work he puts into his music. The Monument Records recording artist recently sang his songs and some stellar covers at our Country Brunch last month. Check out some clips from the awesome time below! It will be exciting to see what the singer has in store for his fans next.
“Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” 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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When Lady Antebellum released “What If I Never Get Over You” as the first single off their then-untitled new album, it was clear that something had shifted within the group’s sound and dynamic. Gone were the horns and funky beats of recent releases. In the place of gimmicks and trend-chasing were the pure harmonies and deep lyrics that the group had initially become known for. While the trio may have lost their way a bit over the years, Ocean (released today, November 15), shows them righting their course.
Ocean marks the trio’s first release on Big Machine Label Group and represents a seismic sonic shift to the sound that made Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood one of Nashville’s hottest acts. “There’s this theme of returning to the core of who we are — as writers, vocalists, and people — that came out in each of these songs,” Haywood said in a statement. “Our time in the studio with Dann (Huff) had an excitement that felt like we were making our first album all over again.”
While the overall sound of Ocean hearkens back to the heyday of Lady A., there’s also growth and maturity to the lyrics here. No longer are they three single kids, trying to make a name in Nashville. Today, they’re each married with kids of their own. They’ve struggled with real life issues, released solo projects, and have grown as people, all of which is evidenced on this album. Notably, “Crazy Love” tells the tale of a relationship that shouldn’t have survived, but has, thanks to crazy love. “You were reckless on that day you took my hand/ But you, you could see right through the boy and see a man/ And here I stand/ Thank God for you/ Thank God for us/ Thank God for crazy love.”
Likewise, “What I’m Leaving For” tells the tale of parents struggling with the travel required of their jobs. “Got my bags packed/ Got my ticket/ Got a heartache to go with it,” Scott sings here, while they hope their children understand the reasons why they’re always leaving. Lady A promises big things for their children on this bittersweet track, as they embrace their duality as performers and parents. “I wore out the demo for this song,” recalled Haywood in a recent press release. “I immediately related to it. It’s so hard stepping away from your family the way we do, and that song is such a great, beautiful way of articulating what we’re out here doing this for – our families, and those that we love us, too. This song is a beautiful picture of that push and pull of our journey.”
Lady A picks things up on the previously-released “Boots” and “You Can Do You,” the latter of which celebrates the ways people blow off steam in Nashville. On the stomping up-tempo, Kelley takes lead, proclaiming “It don’t matter where you come from/ Which side of the county line/ We’re all here/ Searching for a good time.”
Love and relationships are still a prominent theme on the album, taking different forms on the bittersweet “Pictures,” the inspiring “Let It Be Love,” and the lush “Be Patient with My Love.” There’s also a new take on “On A Night Like This,” originally recorded by singer-songwriter, Dave Barnes. Here, Lady Antebellum’s harmonies and plush arrangement wrap around you like a warm blanket, convincing you that on a night like this, you could most certainly fall in love.
One of the album’s most arresting tracks is “The Thing That Wrecks You,” featuring Little Big Town, and written by Daniel Tashian, Tenille Townes, and Kate York. If you want harmonies, they’re in abundance here, as LBT and Lady A create something ethereal and magical. If you’re wondering what heaven might sound like, we expect that it’s something like the chorus of “The Thing That Wrecks You,” as the new power group join vocal forces. This is basically the musical equivalent of the Avengers, and we’re here for as many sequels as they’d like to make.
The album concludes with its title track, “Ocean,” a lush and theatrical ballad that shows the group at its finest. Scott takes lead, Haywood plays piano and Kelley offers stirring background vocals. “It’s such a cinematic and theatrical melody with a message that became the cornerstone of this record for us,” Scott said in a press release. “Ocean is all of the things that we think and feel when we hear the word. This album is immersed in life stories about barely keeping your head above water all the way to those times that make you feel like everything is smooth sailing.”
For Lady Antebellum, Ocean reflects a much-needed return to its roots. The group’s reinvigoration is evident here, and much like the ocean itself, the album’s tracks come at you in waves. Some will hit you hard, some will just be fun, and some will absolutely sweep you away.
NYCountry Swag Picks:
1. The Thing That Wrecks You
2. You Can Do You
3. What I’m Leaving For
Lady Antebellum, Ocean Track List:
1. “What If I Never Get Over You” (Sam Ellis, Jon Green, Ryan Hurd, Laura Veltz)
2. “Pictures” (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Sarah Buxton, Corey Crowder)
3. “Crazy Love” (Charles Kelley, Nathan Chapman)
4. “You Can Do You” (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Corey Crowder, Jordan Schmidt)
5. “What I’m Leaving For” (Sam Ellis, Micah Premnath, Laura Veltz)
6. “Be Patient With My Love” (Charles Kelley, Dave Barnes, Ben West)
7. “Alright” (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Busbee, Justin Ebach)
8. “Let It Be Love” (Hillary Scott, Jordan Reynolds, Amy Wadge)
9. “On a Night Like This” (Dave Barnes)
10. “Boots” (Charles Kelley, Ross Copperman)
11. “The Thing That Wrecks You” feat. Little Big Town (Daniel Tashian, Tenille Townes, Kate York)
12. “Mansion” (Chris DeStefano, Hillary Lindsey, Josh Miller)
13. “Ocean” (Tofer Brown, Sarah Buxton, Abe Stoklasa)
Ocean 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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The 53rd Annual CMA Awards was a night to remember, with incredible and unprecedented collaborations from all of our favorite stars. With female empowerment as a theme woven throughout the show, Nashville’s biggest night brought together female artists for collaborations that we never knew we needed! Check out a full recap of our week in Nashville here and read on for a detailed review of the awards show.
The multi-generational trio of hosts – Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood – opened up the night with the playful song “Those Memories of You”, a single of Parton’s from 1987. This kicked off a 9-minute medley joined by stars ranging from Little Big Town, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, who wowed the audience with a rendition of her hit song, “Delta Dawn”, and many more incredible women. This opening act started the night off on a great note as we prepared for the awards and performances to come.
Soon after, the CMA Awards welcomed a powerhouse from the pop genre, P!nk, to join one of country’s biggest megastars, Chris Stapleton. The two performed a soulful version of Pink’s song “Love Me Anyway”, giving the audience chills as they belted the chorus in perfect harmony.
This wasn’t the only time during the night that we saw cross-genre magic. Later in the evening, Halsey joined the legendary country group Lady Antebellum on the stage to perform a medley their songs. Beginning with Lady Antebellum’s emotive ballad “What If I Never Get Over You” and closing with Halsey’s fiery “Graveyard”, this unexpected duo left the audience amazed.
As mentioned, the night showcased the theme of female empowerment. Mid-show, Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Kelsea Ballerini kicked off the most memorable medley of the night. Starting with only an acoustic guitar, Ballerini performed her recent single “homecoming queen?”, a song about accepting who you are and embracing insecurities. The ballad segued into a stunning sequence of female all-stars singing Little Big Town’s hit “Girl Crush”. Female favorites ranging from Runaway June, Lindsey Ell to Best New Artist winner Ashley McBryde rotated into the gorgeous arrangement. The most magical moment happened at the close of the song, when the most powerful females in country, including Little Big Town, joined the stage together, each singing the tune in their unique way.
Perhaps country music’s it-girl Maren Morris performed one of the most notable female solo performances. While rocking her baby bump in an all-white ensemble, the Album of the Year winner flawlessly belted her self-empowerment anthem “GIRL”.
By the end of the show, Dolly Parton proved that at 73, she’s still got it! She teamed up with For King & Country and Zach Williams for a show-stopping performance medley of the songs “God Only Knows” and “There Was Jesus”. In a glittery white gown, the show’s legendary host brought the crowd to their feet with her powerhouse vocals and striking stage presence.
We can’t neglect to mention other highlight performances of the night. Winner of Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year – and the up and coming king of country – Luke Combs lit up the arena with energy during his performance of “Beer Never Broke My Heart”. Old Dominion has had an incredible year, between their headlining tour and release of their self-titled album. Before their win for Vocal Group of the Year, the band took the stage to perform an intimate version of their single “One Man Band”. The audience felt the emotion in the vocals and smooth guitar riffs, as the band played the moving song about a desire for human connection.
Back to the must-see duets, we loved the unique opportunity to see Female Artist of the Year Kacey Musgraves take the stage with legend Willie Nelson to perform an unforgettable duet of the classic Muppets Movie tune “Rainbow Connection”. This wasn’t the first time these two have collaborated, as fans remember Nelson’s appearance on Musgrave’s Pageant Material album. This touching performance between the two artists helped to close the memorable night.
The performances during the 53rd Annual CMA Awards were truly a sight to see and listen to.
New Music Friday! This week we get the brand new album from Lady Antebellum, Ocean. As well as a brand new version of Teddy Robb’s “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” featuring Meghan Patrick. Additionally, we see new tracks from Madison Kozak, Jill and Kate and many more.
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The 53rd Annual CMA Awards took place Wednesday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. On a night that celebrated women in country music, Carrie Underwood hosted alongside two female icons in Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Garth Brooks was awarded the show’s biggest honor, Entertainer of the Year. Christina and Stephanie were at the awards and witnessed the incredible night of country music.
Blake Shelton won the first award of the night, Single of the Year for “God’s Country”. This single is certified platinum and reached the number one spot in both the US and Canada. It will be featured on his upcoming album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country. His producer and mix engineer, Scott Hendricks and Justin Niebank joined him on stage.
Ashley McBryde has another award to add to her trophy case in her young career as she was presented with the New Artist of the Year. She already has an ACM, two CMTs and now a CMA. “I once had the pleasure of playing a tribute show for Mr. John Prine and the next day he shook my hand and he said ‘you’re good, you’re real good; you’re no Reba, but you’re real good. I cherish those little moments that are truth and guidance from voices that we respect and admire, and I’m thankful for that and for this and for the opportunity to step up.”
2019 continues to be a huge year for Grammy-winning Dan + Shay, as they walked away with another Duo of the Year award. Their most recent self-titled album was a huge success as it was certified Gold and all three singles, “Tequila”, “Speechless” and “All To Myself” hit number one on the charts. The duo announced their headlining Arena Tour for 2020 last month and sold out Madison Square Garden on the first day.
Old Dominion won their second consecutive Vocal Group of the Year. The “One Man Band” performers released their self-titled album last month, hitting number one in its first week. “Back in the day we used to operate under this really strange mantra of self-preservation where any time anything good would happen to us we would look at each other and say ‘this is never going to work anyway’”, front-man, Matt Ramsey joked. “But tonight when I look out and think of all the people that we have had supported us…we should have been saying ‘of course we’re going to make it; of course this is going to work.”
The most nominated artist last night, Maren Morris took home the Album of the Year for her sophomore release, GIRL, a record that promotes women’s strength and equality, fitting the night’s theme. She dedicated the award to her producer, the late busbee.
“I would really remiss if I didn’t mention a huge facet of why this album sounds the way it does and we miss him so dearly. He texted me the morning we got nominated for Album of the Year this year and we were so excited; that’s our friend busbee,” Morris praised with tears in her eyes. “His wife, Jess is here tonight…my heart goes out to you and your beautiful daughters. I hope when they listen to this record or any of the songs he made…they know how amazing their father was.”
Male Vocalist of the Year was given to Luke Combs. 2019 was a huge year for Combs as he has sold out arenas, dominated the country charts and set incredible streaming records. His most recent album What You See Is What You Get, just released this past Friday, is on pace to snare thelargest streaming week ever for a country album and is projected to hitnumber one on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Combs also accepted the Song of the Year award alongside co-writers, Wyatt B. Durrette III and Robert Williford for “Beautiful Crazy”. This song also hit number one on the country charts and was certified double platinum.
“This is pretty unbelievable stuff. I remember sitting on my porch when I was a little kid and watching Vince Gill come up here and win the same award,” Combs stated. “Everybody in this room inspires me every day…country music means everything to me.”
The Female Vocalist of the Year was given to Kacey Musgraves, who also has racked up the awards in 2019, the most prestigious one being Album of the Year for her fourth studio album, Golden Hour at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Musgraves also won Music Video of the Year for “Rainbow”. The video was produced by Hannah Lux Davis.
“Words can’t express just how meaningful and truly unbelievable these past couple years have been. But ultimately I just want to say I feel that the female creative spirit, female energy is really needed right now.”
In a stacked category of artists such as Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks was the winner as he walked out with his seventh Entertainer of the Year award; his third in the past four years. This award ended a memorable night in Nashville.
A few more awards were given before the show as well. Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus earned the Musical Event of the Year with their smash hit “Old Town Road” and Jenee Fleenor won the Musician of the Year for her expertise on the fiddle. She was the first woman to ever win this award.
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Our founder, Stephanie Wagner and Managing Editor, Christina Bosch were in the audience earlier this week when CMT announced the newest class of its Next Women of Country. The incredible honor highlights the country music genre’s next big female artists. Last year, along with the 2018 class, Cassadee Pope, Clare Dunn, and Hannah Ellis represented the initiative on tour.
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This year, Swag Session alum, Renee Blair, Kylie Morgan, Walker County, Madison Kozak, Tiera, and Sykamore were among the first group of talented women that were inducted. CMT’s Leslie Fram and country superstar, Martina McBride gave warm welcomes to each and every one of the new members. During the second round, our recent Swag Spotlight, Hailey Whitters, as well as, Caylee Hammack, Gabby Barrett, Abbey Cone, and our Swag Session alum Avenue Beat were all recognized as new members.
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In addition to celebrating the future of females in country, CMT announced its seventh CMT Next Women of Country Tour to be headlined by the iconic, Tayna Tucker.
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Of course, the memorable event would not be complete without presenting the 2019 Impact Award to one deserving female artist, who has made lasting contributions to the industry. This year, Tracey Gershon and Brandy Clark honored the extraordinary Brandi Carlile for her incredible impact on shifting the narrative on women in country music and her one of a kind talent as a singer-songwriter.
Each of the eleven women, who make up the Class of 2020 are primed for success in the industry. It is especially encouraging to see the bond that women in country music seem to have with each other. We look forward to seeing how the new class continues to shape the genre and support each other, as their careers unfold.
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Lindsay Ell, Canadian born singer-songwriter wears her heart on her sleeve for her newly released single, “I Don’t Love You”. The release of this ballad accompanies an exciting first for the artist: a #1 American country radio single for her duet with Brantley Gilbert, “What Happens in a Small Town”. Earlier this year, Ell joined forces with country music veteran Brantley Gilbert to release this jam that has climbed the charts over the past few months.
We’re super excited for the up-and-coming singer and can’t wait for the momentum to keep going with “I Don’t Love You”. Prior to the official release, Ell teased the song during various live sets. After much anticipation, the studio version holds just as much emotion and exceeds fan expectations. The beautiful song shares the singer’s personal experience of going through a breakup, using a haunting amount of detail.
“I don’t open up a bottle with my dinner / ‘Cause I know that it’s just gonna sit out on the counter / And go bad just like the leftovers / You said to leave at the restaurant / I don’t go to anymore ‘cause I won’t go alone”
Ell opens up the song reflecting on her new reality of loneliness, while cleverly embedding memories from her lost relationship into the lyrics. The calming melody and soft guitar twangs throughout the verse bring the listener into a feeling of nostalgia and help build up to the powerful chorus. The Canada native belts into a heartbreaking and dramatic chorus, passionately singing the simple words: “I don’t love you baby / I don’t love you / No, I don’t love you anymore” Ell’s vocals shine not only during the memorable chorus but throughout the song where she brings listeners on an emotional journey from start to finish.
We’re all very excited to hear what’s next in this new chapter of music. For now, we can catch the rising star take the stage at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards on November 13th.
“I Don’t Love You” 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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This week’s Swag Spotlight series features artists Jayne Kelli, and AJ Swearingen, also known as the country folk duo Swearingen & Kelli. Singing and songwriting are what brought this husband and wife duo together, and their infectious story-telling and harmonies are something we will all appreciate.
So how did these two gifted artists come together and create their own musical love story? Well, Kelli grew up in a small town in Michigan, just north of Detroit and Swearingen was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA just north of Philadelphia. They had been solo artists for many years and it was not until their paths crossed at a small venue called “The Hideaway Cafe” in St. Petersburg, Florida that they began working together. Swearingen initially played lap steel in Kelli’s band, and before they knew it their synergy and cohesiveness revealed something special. Swearingen spoke of their effortless ability to collaborate saying, “She fills in the blanks pretty quickly, and we understand each other musically.”
Their country-folk style is heavily influenced by genres that span across decades, and both agreed they were inspired by similar artists. Kelli explained, “We love so many styles, but there’s a lot of folk and country from the ’60s and 70’s that we really pull from and love.” Swearingen agreed, and he added, “My Mom used to spin all kinds of country records like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. So I really was steeped in that and almost exclusive to country music when I was growing up, so that became part of who I am. Lyrically, we’re influenced by the singer-songwriters from the ’70s. ”
The duo has spent the last two years in Nashville writing and recording songs. Swearingen and Kelli drew inspiration from visiting an old timin’ country bar called The Station Inn. In between trips to the bar, they were able to put together an honest record with a classic sound that originated from their own life experiences entitled Cold-Hearted Truth. In order to showcase the realness of this album, they did not use any autotuning on their vocals, with no click tracks, and no isolation booth. Their goal was to let their onstage chemistry and intimacy be heard throughout the recording of the album. Swearingen said, “There’s a lot of our history coming out in all of this writing, and that feels good to us, its a very honest record.”
Cold-Hearted Truth truly is as authentic and raw as one can imagine, and the “live” feeling is captured throughout the entirety of the record. Swearingen and Kelli are currently on the road promoting Cold-Hearted Truth and will be opening up for David Bromberg on select dates. In addition, they plan to release a recently recorded Merle Haggard classic before the year’s end.
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For two years in a row, our team has had the pleasure of attending Country Radio Seminar (CRS), where country music and radio industry gather to exchange ideas, check out new talent, and celebrate the country music genre.
Here at NYCountry Swag, we pride ourselves on being tastemakers and introducing our followers and country music fans to the freshest and newest talents in country music. We are proud to say that we have been able to interview most of the nominees, as well as, witness their talents in different capacities, and can honestly say that they all are deserving of the accolades.
Andress is one of the most creative and unique artists in town, while HARDY is a masterful songwriter, whose latest record Hixtape Vol. 1 was genius. Both Evans and Stell found success on the charts, hitting the number one spot on country airplay with their prospective singles. Of course, Hurd, and one of our favorites, Rich, have been staples at country music festivals all year!
The dynamic trio, Runaway June, has found success all year and even went on tour with Carrie Underwood! We have loved watching their careers blossom. Finally, Tenpenny has been one of our favorites, since before this record year. It’s incredible to see how he has grown as an artist over the years.
We look forward to seeing which five artists make up the New Faces of Country Class of 2020, and we cannot wait for the showcase. In the meantime, check out our recap from our experience at Country Radio Seminar last year and watch our exclusive interviews and performances with each of the artists nominated below.
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Madison Kozak has been releasing fantastic song after song recently, and her newest song lives up to that expectation. “Household”, released Friday, November 8th is a nostalgic track that is perfect for fall and this upcoming holiday season.
Kozak wrote “Household” with Thomas Salter, Gordie Sampson, and Simon Wilcox, and the song was produced by Big Loud’s Joey Moi. Growing up in a household with seven siblings, she digs deep to channel the feeling of home.
“Household” is poignant in its composition entirely: both the lyrics and its production. The verses feature beautiful guitars that compliment the message the words portray, and there’s a perfect build-up when the chorus and second verse hit. The production is sweet and overflows with melodies.
It seems that Kozak’s specialty songwriting-wise is her use of imagery. You hear it on songs like “First Last Name” and “Hey Highway”. In “Household”, she takes her listeners back to her childhood home and hometown and describes what it felt like to live there growing up. She mentions the slightly out-of-tune piano and her parents wedding photo; the tape marks on the wall and the window she used to sneak out of; it’s detailed enough to make this song about Kozak’s life, but so many people out there can relate to this message, and that’s part of what makes this song so special.
She also sings about the struggle of leaving home, even though she loves her life in Nashville, saying, “I’m trying to pack light / But you can’t pack life in a Samsonite,” she sings on the harmony-driven chorus. Kozak is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new stars to look out for. She’s versatile but has a sincere sound, which is unique in a time where new music is being released constantly.
Madison Kozak will be on tour this fall with Morgan Evans. To find out if she’s playing in a city near you, visit her website. New York fans can catch the show on December 7th at Bowery Ballroom.
“Household” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check our 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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