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NYCS First Impression: Tenille Townes ‘Road to the Lemonade Stand’ EP

February 7, 2020/in Blog, First Impression /by Erica Zisman

For just about two years, country fans have watched rising artist Tenille Townes grow and mature as a singer and a songwriter. She is as authentic as they come and her music is real, raw, emotional, and impactful. Her newest project, Road to the Lemonade Stand, out today, represents her artistry perfectly and shines a light on her one of a kind talent.

Townes expresses her desire to release this project to fans in such a way only she could explain. “I wanted to put out this EP to continue to tell the story of these songs,” she shares. “This EP is for everyone that has been on this road with me so far…the ones who have shared their stories at the shows and in messages and who have given these songs a home.”

The six-song EP features four of her previously released songs, including “White Horse, “Jersey on the Wall,” “I Kept the Roses,” and “Somebody’s Daughter.” Each of the tracks tells a different, but equally as an important story, while the production connects all six tracks together. In “White Horse,” Townes expresses that she found love in the most unexpected way and that it looked different than she ever imagined in the best possible way. On the other hand, “I Kept the Roses,” showcases her vulnerability through an uplifting breakup song. She sings about how experiences shape the person we are and there is always a light to be found.

Of course, “Jersey on the Wall (I’m Just Asking)” and “Somebody’s Daughter”, two of Townes’ most popular songs, continues her unique narrative, as she explores subjects that are often taboo in country music. The former is a therapeutic track, where the singer questions God and his motives, wondering why a high school athlete lost her life. The latter, arguably the most poignant track, is one of our favorites. “Somebody’s Daughter” speaks to the important societal issue of recognizing homelessness as an epidemic and reminding listeners that everyone’s’ lives are important.

The record is bookmarked by Townes’ extraordinary cover of Keith Urban’s “Stupid Boy” and a brand new track entitled “Holding Out for the One.” The new song is the outlier on the EP but shows a side of Townes that hopefully, fans will see more of on the full-length record. The upbeat jam is fierce, honest, and although different, unequivocally Tenille. She most certainly knows herself and will continue to hold out for that one of a kind type of love that we all deserve.

Road to the Lemonade Stand is just the beginning for Townes. Her piercing vocals and knack for songwriting are sure to take her far in this industry, as she continues to prove why we named her one of our 2019 Artists to Watch. Even so, the songstress credits her fans for allowing her to speak her truth sharing “You have shaped me and shaped the meaning of The Lemonade Stand. I’m so excited to walk on this Road to the Lemonade Stand with you.” Her full-length record The Lemonade Stand is due out this Spring, and it will definitely be on to look out for.

In support of the new projects, Townes will be hitting the road on her very first US headlining tour kicking off in April and coming to Rockwood Music Hall in NY on May 7th. Tickets and more info available here.

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

Road to the Lemonade Stand 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.

Road to the Lemonade Stand Track List:

1. Holding Out for the One (Tenille Townes, Marc Beeson, Daniel Tashian)
2. White Horse (Tenille Townes, Jeremy Spillman, Daniel Tashian)
3. Jersey on the Wall (I’m Just Asking) (Tenille Townes, Tine Parol, Gordie Sampson)
4. I Kept the Roses (Tenille Townes, Dustin Christensen, Chris Gelbuda)
5. Somebody’s Daughter (Tenille Townes, Luke Laird, Barry Dean)
6. Stupid Boy (Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant, Sarah Buxton)

NYCountry Swag Picks:

1. Holding Out for the One
2. Somebody’s Daughter

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Lady Antebellum Lyrics to Use As Instagram Captions

February 6, 2020/in Blog, Instagram Captions /by Nicole Piering

We’re still loving Lady Antebellum’s new album, Ocean, and we can’t wait for their summer tour. In the meantime, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the group’s best lyrics for all of your Instagram caption needs.

Check out some of our favorite lyrics below:

1.”Hey bartender, pour ’em hot tonight/ ‘Til the party and the music and the truth collide.” – Bartender

2. “What if I never get over?/ What if I never get closure?/ What if I never get back all the wasted words I told ya?/ What if it never gets better?/ What if this lasts forever and ever and ever?” – What If I Never Get Over You?

3. “Oh I miss those days as the years go by/ Oh nothing’s sweeter than summertime/ And American honey.” – American Honey

4. “But it was perfect/ I never will forget/ When we owned the night/ Yeah, we owned the night.” – We Owned the Night

5. “Go ‘head and dance if you want to/ Order up another round We all got something that we’re going through/ But we ain’t gotta worry ’bout it now.” – You Can Do You

6. “It’s a quarter after one, I’m a little drunk, and I need you now/ Said I wouldn’t call but I lost all control and I need you now.” – Need You Now

7. “And when it all starts coming undone/ Baby you’re the only one I run to/ I run to you” – I Run to You

8. “So let your heart sweetheart be your compass when you’re lost/ And you should follow it wherever it may go” – Compass

9. “This ain’t nothing/ Nothing but a goodbye town/ These streets are only bringing me down/ Gotta find a way to finally get out/ Out of this goodbye town” – Goodbye Town

10. “You look good, so fresh, so fine/ You look good, got everybody watching you like cameras in Hollywood/ Baby you look good” – You Look Good

Lady Antebellum will bring their Ocean tour with Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae to PNC Bank Arts Center on June 13, Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, CT on June 14, and Jones Beach on August 7.

To keep up with Lady Antebellum, follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Live Nation Reveals Summer’s Hottest Ticket: The Megaticket 2020

February 6, 2020/in Blog /by Team Country Swag

2020 summer tours will be here before we know it and of course, Live Nation is making buying tickets for your favorite artists a little easier by continuing the Country Megaticket.

The Country Megaticket is a package designed for fans to select and purchase their own specific seat, which will be reserved for them at each of the applicable shows throughout the summer, or what we like to call: Tailgate Season.

Additionally, each package purchased includes a ‘Mega Fastlane’ voucher for all shows and grants you access for the 2021 Country Megaticket presale. Participating venues include outdoor amphitheaters throughout the United States. New York and New Jersey country music fans have the chance to score a megaticket locally at either Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY or PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Check out the line-up and package tiers for each venue below, then purchase yours!

NORTHWELL HEATH AT JONES BEACH – Wantagh, NY

This Package Includes 8 Shows:

June 6 – Toby Keith with Clay Walker

July 12 – Sugarland with Special Guests

August 7 – Lady Antebellum with Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae

August 13 – Brad Paisley with Jordan Davis and Gabby Barrett

August 27 – Thomas Rhett with Cole Swindell and HARDY
September 5 – Brooks & Dunn with Special Guests

September 11 – Chris Young with Scotty McCreery and Payton Smith

September 17 – Rascal Flatts with Special Guests

Bronze Package – Starting at $599
The same mezzanine level reserved seat for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

Silver Package – Starting at $899
The same stadium 1 or stadium 2 reserved seat for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

Gold Package – $1199
The same orchestra or stadium 1 reserved seat for all shows
+ a mega-premier parking pass for all shows
+ a mega-platinum club pass for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT MEGATICKET.com
Packages for Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater will be available for purchase until May 15 at 10PM

Feeling lucky? Click below to Enter to WIN a pair of BRONZE TICKETS, plus head to Instagram, Facebook & Twitter for additional opportunities + Join the New York Country Music Fans Facebook Group here! All winners will be notified by 7PM on February 14th.

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PNC BANK ARTS CENTER – Holmdel, NJ

This Package Includes 7 Shows:

June 13 – Lady Antebellum with Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae

July 11 – Thomas Rhett with Cole Swindell and HARDY

July 16 – Sugarland with Special Guests

August 1 – Tim McGraw with Midland and Ingrid Andress

August 29 – Chris Young with Scotty McCreery and Payton Smith

September 4 – Brooks & Dunn with Special Guests

September 19 – Rascal Flatts with Special Guests

Bronze Package – Starting at $399
A lawn ticket for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

Silver Package – Starting at $749
The same loge or terrace reserved seat for all shows
+ a mega-platinum club pass for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

Gold Package – $1099
The same orchestra or loge reserved seat for all shows
+ a mega-premier parking pass for all shows
+ a mega-platinum club pass for all shows
+ a mega fastlane voucher for all shows

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT MEGATICKET.com
Packages for Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater will be available for purchase until May 15 at 10PM

Feeling lucky? Click below to Enter to WIN a pair of BRONZE TICKETS, plus head to Instagram, Facebook & Twitter for additional opportunities + Join the New York Country Music Fans Facebook Group here! All winners will be notified by 7PM on February 14th.

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For a full list of megaticket venues & line-ups, visit megaticket.com and make sure you’re following @NYCOUNTRYSWAG on Instagram, so you don’t miss any upcoming announcements, ticket giveaways and more.

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Tyler Rich & Teddy Robb Announce “Rather Be Us” Tour

February 5, 2020/in Blog /by Christina Bosch

Two of our favorite rising artists, Tyler Rich and Teddy Robb are heading out on a West Coast leg of a brand new tour, the Rather Be Us Tour. Kicking off at the iconic Troubador in Los Angeles on March 19th the trek continues through the end of March in Tacoma, Washington. The tour supports Rich’s current single of the same name, a song he wrote with Brad Tursi of Old Dominion and Lindsay Rimes.

“I’m pumped to kick off my first ever headlining tour back to where it all started for me; it’s been too long!” said Tyler. “I’m bringing my dude Teddy Robb so rally your friends and let’s show him how we do it on the West Coast with the RATHER BE US TOUR.”

Tickets go on sale at 10:00A PT / 12:00P CT this Friday, February 7 at TylerRich.com.

We have hosted both Rich and Robb for Swag Sessions last year and we love that they will be performing for fans across the west coast. Watch both Swag Sessions below.

RATHER BE US TOUR
March 19 – Los Angeles, CA / The Troubadour
March 20 – Las Vegas, NV / Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
March 21 – Wheatland, CA / Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
March 22 – San Bernardino, CA / The Brandin’ Iron
March 24 – San Diego, CA / Moonshine Beach
March 25 – Paso Robles, CA / BarrelHouse Brewing Co. – Brewery and Beer Gardens
March 26 – San Jose, CA / Club Rodeo
March 28 – Portland, OR / Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
March 29 – Tacoma, WA / Steel Creek

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Tenille Townes Announces “Road To the Lemonade Stand” Tour

February 5, 2020/in Blog /by Christina Bosch

Announced just days before her EP drops, Tenille Townes will be kicking off her very first, headlining acoustic US tour on April 30th in Chicago, IL. The 7-night trek will hit other major cities like Boston, Washington, and of course, New York City, at Rockwood Music Hall on May 7th. Fan of the singer-songwriter can enter our exclusive giveaway to win tickets to see Tenille Townes before this tour kicks off, next Tuesday, February 11th at The Cutting Room. Details and how to enter below.

Townes, one of our Swag Spotlight alumni, is known for releasing heartfelt tracks that highlight her unique take on the genre and showcase her beautiful, traditional country sound. Take a listen to her songs “Jersey On The Wall” and “Somebody’s Daughter” to get a feel for her incredible talent.

Tickets and more info can be found at www.tenilletownes.com/

Road To The Lemonade Stand Tour Dates

30-Apr Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
1-May Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection
2-May Indianapolis, IN – Lo-Fi Lounge
6-May Boston, MA – City Winery
7-May New York, NY – Rockwood Music Hall
8-May Washington, DC – City Winery
9-May Vienna, VA – Jammin Java

Check back here on Friday for our First Impression of Road To The Lemonade Stand, Townes’ EP.

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Country Music Lyrics for Best Friend Instagram Captions

February 5, 2020/in Blog, Instagram Captions /by Erica Zisman

Everyone loves a good best-friend picture on Instagram, but it can be tough to narrow down the perfect caption. Luckily, country music has us covered! Here are some of our favorite country music lyrics to use for all your picture-perfect Instagram photos!

1. “Not everybody gets what we’re going through, but all my favorite people do (All My Favorite People- Maren Morris)

2. “But these are my people, this is where I come from. We’re givin’ this life everything we got and then some” (These Are My People- Rodney Atkins)

3. “Every girl needs a good friend and glass of wine” (Good Friend and a Glass of Wine- LeAnn Rimes)

4. “‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places” (Friends in Low Places- Garth Brooks)

5. “My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to” (My Wish- Rascal Flatts)

6. “Oh man, we were livin’ Didn’t waste one minute” (Laughed Until We Cried- Jason Aldean)

7. “We got friendship. The kind that lasts a lifetime” (Friendship- Chris Stapleton)

8. “Friends, damn good friends” (Damn Good Friends- Tyler Farr)

9. “Life with you makes perfect sense, You’re my best friend” (My Best Friend- Tim McGraw)

10. “Whenever you remember, I’ll be there” (Whenever You Remember- Carrie Underwood)

Don’t forget to tag us in your pictures on Instagram with all your favorite people.

Need more inspiration? Check out our other lists here!

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Lauren Alaina Shares Inspiring Story About Her Late Stepfather, Sings “The Other Side”

February 5, 2020/in Blog /by Christina Bosch

During her set in New York City last month, Lauren Alaina took a break from her hits to tell the sold-out venue about an intimate conversation that her stepfather, Sam, had with their family on the day that he lost his battle with cancer.

Sam told them how he could see heaven, Jesus, and his mom. Alaina sharing this moment with her beloved fans allowed the New York City fans to feel even more connected to the singer-songwriter.

“If you’ve lost someone, this is for you…” she shared before tearfully singing her tribute to Sam, “The Other Side”.

Watch the full video below.

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Sam Hunt Announces The Southside Summer Tour & Album Details

February 5, 2020/in Blog /by Christina Bosch

Just announced, Sam Hunt is hitting the road after a little bit of a hiatus last year. He is bringing along Kip Moore, one of the most underrated artists in our opinion, and rising artists Travis Denning, Ernest, and a DJ set by Brandi Cyrus.

The singer-songwriter recently released, “Sinning With You” which will be featured on his sophomore record slated for release on April 3rd. Check out an exclusive video from the new song below. Hunt shared on Instagram that the album was complete, and we look forward to hearing all of his new songs.

New Yorkers can catch the tour when it hits Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 24th and in Jersey at PNC Bank Arts Center on August 14th.

Tickets go on sale Friday, 2/14 at 9 AM at LiveNation.com Be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up newsletter so you don’t miss any upcoming giveaways for this summer’s hottest shows.

FOR FULL LIST OF TOUR DATES:

May 28 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Pavilion
May 29 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
May 30 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
June 11 – Atlanta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
June 12 – Tampa, FL @ MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 13 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre
June 18 – Toronto, Ont. @ Budweiser Stage
June 19 – Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 20 – Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 25 – Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 26 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
June 27 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 10 – Bangor, ME @ Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
July 11 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
July 17 – Camden, NJ @ BB&T Pavilion
July 18 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
July 19 – Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre
July 24 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
July 25 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 26 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre at Virginia Beach
Aug. 6 – Rogers, AR @ The Walmart AMP
Aug. 7 – Southaven, MS @ BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Aug. 8 – Birmingham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 15 – Burgettstown, PA @ S&T Music Park
Aug. 16 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug. 21 – Indianapolis, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Center
Aug. 22 – Des Moines, IA @ Iowa State Fairgrounds
Aug. 27 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug. 28 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 29 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
Sept. 10 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
Sept. 11 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sept. 12 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Sept. 17 – Sacramento, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Sept. 18 – Mountain View, CAc@ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sept. 19 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheater
Sept. 24 – San Diego, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sept. 25 – Phoenix, AZ @ AK Chin Pavilion
Sept. 26 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater

To keep up with Sam Hunt, you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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The Most Entertaining Country Artists to Follow On Instagram

February 4, 2020/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

Good or bad, social media is here to stay, so we are giving you the inside scoop of some of our favorite star-studded Instagram accounts to follow!

1. Tyler Rich (Bonus: Sabina)
California-grown Tyler Rich is hands down one of our favorite country artists who just so happens to have one of the best Instagram accounts too! He uses his platform to promote his music, but he also gives fans an inside look at his real life, including his wedding and honeymoon with his wife Sabina. Not to mention, Rich is constantly posting songs from all different genres that you are going to want to download instantly! Bonus: Check out his wife, actress, Sabina’s Instagram too for some extra fun.

@TylerRich

@Sabina

2. Thomas Rhett (Bonus: Lauren Akins)
We all love the Rhett family! Thomas Rhett has one of the sweetest accounts on Instagram. He always shares his darling family with his followers, as well as, heartfelt messages about his love for his fans and his country music family. Additionally, his beautiful wife Lauren has garnered quite the fanbase herself and is becoming quite the entrepreneur. We love her page too!

@ThomasRhettAkins

@Laur_Akins

3. Russell Dickerson (Bonus: Kailey Dickerson)
Here at NYCountry Swag, we are huge supporters of Russell Dickerson. Russell is really a pioneer when it comes to using his social media platforms to organically grow a diehard fanbase and to promote his music. We truly believe a large part of his success stems from the openness and honesty he portrays in his stories and in his posts. His wife, Kailey, is an integral part of his success as well, and her account is not only aesthetically pleasing, but a joy to look at.

@Russelled

@KaileyDickerson

4. Dan + Shay
One of the things we love most about the dynamic duo, Dan + Shay’s Instagram is that they take care of their own socials! Although they clearly have reached the caliber to have a team carefully post for them, Dan has been very vocal about how the men run their own socials. The level of access the platinum-selling superstar’s give to their fans is both endearing and unique.

@DanandShay

5. Lacy Cavalier
One of our favorite independent songstress’ Lacy Cavalier has one of the most humorous Instagrams on the platform. Her infectious personality shines both on her page, and last year, when we chatted with her during a Swag Session. She involves her fans in contests and even when her music is slated to release. Her platform serves as equal parts a positive space for female-empowerment and everyday life.

@lacycavalier

6. Kane Brown
Kane Brown is another talented artist, who has a strong presence on Instagram. The singer uses his Instagram to tease new music, support other artists, and even share how over the moon he was about the birth of his daughter, Kingsley. Additionally, Brown takes fans into his real-life in his stories, often featuring his wife, Katelyn and their home.

@Kanebrown_music

7. Devin Dawson
The Dark Horse himself, Devin Dawson has one of the most distinct Instagrams on the platform. His carefully cultivated feed is full of moody, black and white pictures that showcase the intersection between his music and his personal life. We especially love that the singer stays true to his brand and his aesthetic, posting his stories in black and white too. Dawson’s Instagram truly gives fans a better understanding of who he is, which is a breath of fresh air.

@zdevin

8. NY Country Swag
Of course, if you are not already, we encourage all of you to make sure to follow us on Instagram too! We strive to have the most entertaining and up to date content, and we love to post giveaways too! Out stories are always full of new music by some of our favorites artists, as well as, video clips of all the shows that hit the New York area. Not to mention, our Instagram is a great place to connect with us and other country music lovers!

@NYCountrySwag

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If College Wasn’t The Best Four Years of Your Life, That’s Okay

February 4, 2020/in Blog /by Abby Kaye-Phillips

From the minute we understand what college is, most people can’t wait to go. The portrayal in movies and on TV of life-long friendships, endless parties, and epic sports teams has many of us convinced it will be the best years of our lives. And for some people, it truly is. But for others, it’s just another stage of life, and that’s okay too.

A college education can take many forms. Not everyone enrolls in a four-year program (shout out to junior college grads and those with Associates Degrees) and of those who do, not everyone goes straight after high school. Some people live on campus and some commute. Some join clubs and activities and some don’t.

What most people seem to forget is that college is about more than the perfectly curated Facebook or Instagram feed. Studying and getting good grades and having fun doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive, but for every person who had the picture-perfect college experience, there is someone else who wishes they’d picked a different school. Or a different major. Or worked harder in their classes, or connected with more people. Or discovered a new passion. Or made an impact on their community.

We live in a world where expectations for experiences are so ingrained in our psyche that any deviation from what we think of as “normal” is considered “bad”. But the truth is the only thing we have in common with each other is the fact that all of our experiences are uniquely different.

So the next time you feel left out when your friends talk about college as the “glory days” if they weren’t yours, just remember that you are not alone. And hey, if college wasn’t the pinnacle of your life so far, that just means your best days are still to come.

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