NYCS First Impression: Mason Ramsey Twang EP

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Mason Ramsey Twang

At only 12 years old, rising country music star Mason Ramsey has just released his newest EP Twang today, July 26th. Remember the video of Ramsey yodeling in Walmart that went viral over a year ago making him an instant social media sensation and immediately immersing him into the country music industry? Well, over a year later, Twang is strongly believed to mirror the mass success of Famous, his widely received first music release.

The 5-song EP kicks off with its title track, “Twang”, an instant fan favorite, all about loving someone for their country roots. “She likes these boots with these blue jeans, she likes my cowboy hat, but she loves me for my twang”, he sings. The music video for “Twang” (below) was released just over a month ago to YouTube and currently has over 5 million views which should only continue to increase with his new music.

Following “Twang”, other songs on this EP include “Puddle of Love”, “How Could I Not”, “On My Way”, and “Before I Knew It”. The release of this EP could not come at a more perfect time for Ramsey in the wake of his show-stopping feature on the remix of Lil Nas X’s much talked about single “Old Town Road” exceeding over 20 million streams globally and catapulting him to Twitter’s #1 Worldwide Trending Topic.

What many don’t know about Ramsey that is just as impressive as his unrivaled vocals and star power at such a young age is that with the release of Twang, he is credited as a co-writer for the first time, something that is almost unheard of for 12-year-olds.

TWANG EP Track List:
1. Twang  (Brian Kelley, Jordan Schmidt, Hunter Phelps, Ernest K. Smith)
2. Puddle of Love  (Mason Ramsey, Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder)
3. How Could I Not  (Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smith, Brian Kelley, James McNair) 
4. On My Way  (Emily Shackelton, Alex Kline, Tenille Townes)
5. Before I Knew It  (Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Corey Crowder)

To keep up with Mason Ramsey, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Twang is now available everywhere you buy or stream music via Big Loud Records/ Atlantic Records. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released 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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Lady Antebellum Kicks Off the Weekend in Central Park on GMA

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Earlier this morning, ABC’s Good Morning America went country with multi-platinum trio, Lady Antebellum taking over New York City’s Central Park to kick off the weekend with the “2019 Summer Concert Series.” The group, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood performed a 3 song set for those lucky enough to be in the crowd while fans at home were able to enjoy watching the live stream.

Before kicking off their performance, co-host Whit Johnson came to the stage to welcome the trio saying, “It’s time for the moment we all have been waiting for, Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum is here to perform their song, “You Look Good.” Starting the morning off right, the trio awakened the crowd getting everyone dancing and singing along to their first hit single off their seventh studio album Heart Break.

After performing their infectious first song of the morning, co-host Ginger Zee came to the stage to chat with the group saying, “Lady Antebellum is here with us this morning! Hillary, Charles, Dave we are so happy to have you and we are so happy that a new album is imminent.” Giving the audience exactly what they wanted to hear, Scott responded with a huge smile, “Yes, we are so so excited we have a new record coming in the fall!” As the conversation continued Zee mentioned that it’s been two years since the last album while bringing up why they have been so busy. The group then talked about their children, while footage showed up on the screen behind them showing all 6 of their adorable kids hanging out on the road with them, with Scott calling them an inspiration to the new material.

Once the quick interview was over, Lady Antebellum continued their set performing their brand new single off their soon to be released album, “What If I Never Get Over You.” Already a hit amongst the fans, everyone knew the song while they sang along with the powerhouse group, giving the audience watching a taste of what is to come. That wasn’t all, before performing their last song of the morning, co-hosts Zee and Johnson came back to the stage one last time to tell everyone, “You’ll have to look for their new album coming out soon, their Las Vegas residency at the Pearl Casino and one more performance with their big hit song “Bartender.” Getting the crowd pumped up, Lady Antebellum closed out their Good Morning America appearance with a bang, making everyone watching live and at home wanting more.

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UMG Nashville’s Newest Signee, Kylie Morgan Releases “Boys Girl”

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Kylie Morgan Boys Girl

Earlier this month, Kylie Morgan signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville and has now released the first single from her upcoming project, a song that she says is an autobiography of her life “Boys Girl”. The track, written with veteran and superstar songwriters Ross Copperman and Shane McAnally, perfectly describes any female who has never wanted to conform to stereotypes society thrusts upon her.

“I look better in blue jeans than dresses and lace / If you piss me off, I’ll say it to your face / When the windows are down I don’t re-fix my hair, cause I don’t really care” Morgan sings in the honest lyric. She continues with a chorus that is a punch of reality and breaks all clichés. “I’ve never been drawn to drama, and I probably won’t charm your mama / I’ll never be, Miss Tennessee, more whiskey, less pearls / No I’m nothing like your exes, more 4 wheel drive, less Lexus / I’m feminine but I’ve always been, more of a boys girl”

“I wanted the first single to completely be an introduction of who I am as an artist and as a human being,” Morgan says of picking “Boys Girl” as her first single in our recent interview. “I wanted people to hear the first song and have no question of who I was and what I wanted to accomplish.”

Sonically, the upbeat song will get stuck in your head and encourage repeat spins throughout this weekend. Check back on Monday to read the full interview with Kylie Morgan when she takes this week’s spot as our Swag Spotlight.

To keep up with Kylie Morgan follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

“Boys Girl” 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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Madison Kozak Releases Poignant “First Last Name”

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Madison Kozak

Earlier this week, songwriter Nicolle Galyon announced that she was partnering with Big Loud Records to head a brand new, all-female record label, Songs & Daughters. Galyon is best known for writing songs for other artists but now takes on a different, almost motherly role as she will nurture each of the “Daughters” on her label. The first daughter is Madison Kozak, an artist we first highlighted back in May when our Managing Editor, Christina chose her song “Graduation Day” as her May Pick of the Month.

Today, (July 26th) Kozak released her first single as a signed artist titled “First Last Name”, a song she wrote for her dad this past Father’s Day. The poignant song dedicated to a girl’s first love, her daddy, will make you instantly become a fan of the singer-songwriter. Written with Claire Douglas and James Slater, “First Last Name” has a similar sentiment to any great father-daughter song, “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw, “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle and “I Loved Her First” by Heartland, however, this time, it’s the daughter singing the song.

She begins by giving details all about the man who she looks up to by singing in the chorus, “He’s the son of a salesman / short glass old fashioned / ‘How’s your car been runnin’ baby?’ /  ‘Call your mama when you get home safely’ / Sawdust and stained, my heart, my John Wayne / my first last name” and with each verse you grow up with the vocalist.

From playing guitars in the kitchen while they did dishes together, swinging on a tire swing, to walking down the aisle together at her wedding, you watch their relationship change as she grows up but one thing never waivers, their love for each other. In the final chorus, she changes the last few lines, “How are things goin’ lately, stop on by, bring the baby / people they say, I’m more like him everyday /  He can give me away but no one can take, my first last name”. We’ll be shocked if you don’t need to go grab a tissue or two after listening.

“First Last Name” is the perfect song for a father-daughter dance at a wedding, we bet you’ll hear this one this fall after the bride and groom cut their cake. With such an incredible first release, we can’t wait to see what is next from the young singer-songwriter.

To keep up with Madison Kozak follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“First Last Name” 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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Old Dominion Release New Track “Never Be Sorry”

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Old Dominion Never Be Sorry

Photo Credit: Mike Spotz for NYCountry Swag

Old Dominion’s new song “Never Be Sorry” is here and wow is it a good one. Thankfully the country band did not have to make us wait long as they teased the title on Instagram last week. Similarly, to how they announced their highly anticipated new album, Old Dominion, they posted a word from the song title each day beginning with the word “Sorry.”

Written by Brad Tursi, Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Shane McAnally, and Trevor Rosen, “Never Be Sorry,” is an upbeat song that shares a message that everyone who has ever gone through a breakup needs to hear. Breakups can be messy, but just because the relationship ends doesn’t mean you have to be sorry for falling in love with that person. You’re allowed to cherish those memories the two of you made together.

“Oh but I’ll never be sorry for my hands in the pockets / Of your hoodie, called you “Sugar” just to make you smile / And I’ll never be sorry for the shoes that I bought you / In Chicago, we were walking down the Miracle Mile / Oh I, oh I / I’ll never be sorry, I’ll never be sorry / I’ll never be sorry for loving you”

“Never Be Sorry” is the fourth song released from the new album, which is due out on October 25th. It follows “Make It Sweet, which hit number one, “One Man Band,” and “Some People Do.” These four songs have truly shown us a whole new level of talent from Old Dominion, and we can’t wait to hear the entire album. We are 100% certain it won’t disappoint.

Old Dominion is currently headlining their “Make It Sweet Tour.” It stopped in our area last month, where they sold-old the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden, and it was a night for the books. The tour continues through the fall in both the US and Europe. To see if they are coming to a city near you check out www.weareolddominion.com/.

To keep up with Old Dominion follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Never Be Sorry” 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 7/26/19

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It’s our favorite part of the week, New Music Friday!

This weekend we’ve got new music from Mitchell Tenpenny featuring Seaforth, Old Dominion, Justin Moore, Mason Ramsey and so much 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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HARDY Talks About The Transition from Songwriter to Artist in Recent Interview

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HARDY Interview

We interviewed HARDY this past weekend on his tour bus, escaping the heat before his opening set on the ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour’. During our chat, we talked about his transition from songwriter to an artist and how he can now be a part of songs that he will record himself. We also learned that he was extremely impressed with the country fans in New York. Watch the full interview below.

For the recap of the ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour’ featuring HARDY, Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen, Dan + Shay, and Florida Georgia Line click here. 

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“REDNECKER” 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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Lacy Cavalier Performs At Exclusive NYC Event For Rokt

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Lacy Cavalier Rokt

Last night singer-songwriter Lacy Cavalier was the special musical guest at Rokt’s headquarters event for their partners. The beautiful New York City rooftop provided unbelievable views of the Empire State Building as well as refreshing drinks and snacks for the happy hour event. After everyone gathered on the steps leading down to the stage area, Cavalier was introduced and performed songs from her latest project, k i’m done.

The songstress’ soulful voice carried throughout the rooftop and engaged the young crowd as she sang songs like “Blue Suede Couch”, “Simple” and “Tea”. She also did a stunning cover of the late, great Amy Winehouse, “Valerie” which had the audience singing along.

She closed out the night with her single “Cheating On U” which she told us about in our recent Swag Session saying it was the first song that sparked the idea for her EP. Watch the full performance and interview below. After performing the track and a thunderous applause, she yelled into the microphone, “I’ve always wanted to say this: ‘Thank You, New York!’ ” After spending the day supporting the rising artist, we are certain this may have been the first but it will not be the last time she gets to say those words.

To keep up with Lacy Cavalier, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

k i’m done 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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Swag Sessions Featuring Lacy Cavalier

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New York Country Swag is dedicated to bringing you the best of rising artists and Lacy Cavalier has been on our radar for quite some time. The singer-songwriter bares her soul in her music, is honest and manages to create personal songs that are also completely relatable. Her EP k i’m done was just released and we hosted Cavalier in an exclusive Swag Session at The Boogie Room in the Mondrian Park Avenue Hotel.

During our chat, the rising artist talks about navigating releasing music as an independent artist and how she felt when her single “Cheating On U” garnered over 10 MILLION streams. She performed the smash as well as “Blue Suede Couch” before our interview.

Watch the full Swag Session above and take a listen to k i’m done here.

For more music from artists we’ve featured during our LIVE Swag Sessions, check out our Sessions Playlist below and give it a follow for updates.

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NYCS First Impression: Justin Moore ‘Late Nights and Longnecks’

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Late Nights and Longnecks

Two-time platinum-selling and ACM award winner Justin Moore releases his fifth studio album, Late Nights and Longnecks available everywhere tomorrow. The Arkansas native sticks to his roots with his latest project filling our ears with raw, booze-infused, traditional country music. Moore co-wrote all of the ten tracks on Late Nights and Longnecks along with songwriters Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, and Rhett Akins. He has mastered the art of songwriting and showcases his unique craft on each track as he reflects on growing up a down-home country boy. Moore has given his loyal fans some of his best work to date.

Late Nights and Longnecks speaks to the reality of the word we live in, addressing everything from drinking through the good times and the bad, embracing fatherhood, and saluting our military. The first cut is the energetic drinking anthem “Why We Drink.” Moore explains every conceivable reason we may want to throw one back. No matter what day of the week, or what time it is, “it’s alcohol abuse if you pour one down the sink, that’s why we drink.”

“That’s My Boy” is a heartfelt track about fatherhood and it is Moore’s first time writing a song about one of his children. The sentimental ballad speaks to the type of man his son is and will become, and his poignant vocals stand out singing “that’s my heart, that’s my soul, that’s my last name, that’s a love like I’ve never known, yeah, that’s my boy.” Next up is Moore’s latest chart-topping tearjerker “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” an emotional tribute told with a genuine appreciation for our fallen heroes. One of the more uniquely written songs on the album “Jesus and Jack Daniels” is a story that goes down memory lane growing up with a Mother who is religious, and a Father who loves to drink. With a simple acoustic guitar strumming, Moore creates nostalgia with lyrics, “I got a little bit from both of them, a little bible, and a little buzz.”

On a more light-hearted note, he puts a creative twist on the upbeat song “Airport Bar,” proving you don’t have to be anywhere else than an airport bar to escape from reality, get over an ex, and take off. “Small Town Street Cred” is an electric’ up-tempo track with a modern take on growing up in the country. The electric guitar strum with Moore’s vocals makes for a rockin’ small town anthem melody. Moore continues the liveliness with “Never Gonna Drink Again” The party song has a catchy beat and a different take compared to many of his other songs which could be appealing to a more modern age of country music fans. Moore goes on a bender when everything seems to be going wrong singing, “Right now Jim Beam is the only thing gonna fix me, and I’m gonna drink till I swear that I’m never going to drink again.”

Slowing things down again, “On the Rocks” is a moving ballad that showcases Moore’s incredible vocals. Beginning with a simple piano, the dramatic story unfolds as he compares his failing relationship to drinking until he’s cut off because “this whiskey ain’t the only thing on the rocks.” Going back to his twangy outlaw side, “Some Day I Gotta Quit” is all about reminiscing on mistakes he’s made all the while knowing he has to eventually put a stop to it. Finishing out the record, “Good Times Don’t” is reminiscent of a nostalgic country song about all the things in life that we enjoy, and a reminder that “the world spins round, and kids get grown, but you still turn it up when Hank comes on, yeah, times change, but good times don’t.”

With his latest album Late Nights and Longnecks, Moore proves he has an unbelievable ability to connect to listeners through his artistry. He sticks to what fans know and love about his authentic music, all while pushing boundaries. There is no doubt Moore’s unique twang and infectious voice will continue to captivate traditional country fans as well as newcomers for years to come.

New York City fans will have the opportunity to meet Justin Moore on Wednesday, 7/31 at 11AM at The Shop at NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

To keep up with Justin Moore follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Late Nights and Longnecks 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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