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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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”, 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.

To keep up with Houston Bernard Band follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

“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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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.

To keep up with Parker McCollum, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“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].”

To keep up with Kaleb Lee, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“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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Brad Paisley Brings His 2019 World Tour to Jones Beach

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As we hang on to the last bit of summer, Friday evening (Aug 30.) New Yorkers headed out to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater to kick off Labor Day weekend. Headliner, Brad Paisley brought his 2019 World Tour to the waterfront venue, featuring special guests Chris Lane and Riley Green. Check out highlights from the show on our Instagram story here.

Just as the sun was beginning to set, one of our 2019 Artists to Watch, Riley Green took to the stage. The rising artist exploded on to the stage with songs like “Bettin’ Man,” “In Love By Now,” and “Get That Man A Beer,” both upbeat tunes. Green took some time to show off his vocals and softer side, singing his next radio single “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”. The singer-songwriter explained “If ya’ll don’t mind, I’m going to play ya’ll a brand new song that I just had written. It’s one of my favorite songs that I ever wrote,” adding that the song would be his next single on country radio, and a track on his forthcoming debut album, Different ‘Round Here.

It was clear the audience did not mind as all, as fans both sang the words back to Green and nodded and danced in approval as they listened to his breathtaking vocals. He ended his enticing set with his first number one single, “There Was This Girl,” leaving fans wanting even more music from the talented singer. Check out our Live Swag Session with Riley Green below from last Fall where he performed and chatted with us months before getting that number one.

Approximately ten minutes later, entertainer, Chris Lane brought his high-energy set to the amphitheater, even mentioning that the venue was one of his favorites to perform at. Before he even took the stage, the stage lit up with colorful lights and eclectic music blared from the speakers. It was obvious that Lane was about to leave his heart and soul on the stage, keeping everyone entertained.

The country crooner made sure to sing fan-favorites including “Fix,” “I Don’t Know About You,” and “For Her.” The entire crowd showed their approval, singing along throughout his set. One of the highlights was when Lane introduced his newest song “Big, Big Plans,” the song he just so happened to use to propose to his now fiancé Lauren Bushnell last month. Lane humbly told the audience “Thankfully, she said yes.”

As always, the singer-songwriter made sure to bring his ’90s country flair to his performance, singing a medley of some popular country songs. Lane borrowed an American cowboy hat from a fan in the audience to get into character. The charming mash-up included “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Boot Scootin Boogie,” “Check Yes or No,” among some other popular ’90s tunes. Lane ended his impressive set with “Take Back Home Girl,” which he sang as he ventured through the sea of fans in the audience as he made his away around the venue.

We first caught up with Chris Lane nearly two years ago when he played Long Island’s Stereo Garden. Check out the interview below where he chats about hitting the road, music, and more.

Green and Lane definitely did their jobs, as fans were eager to hear from the headliner, Brad Paisley. Paisley not only brought his unique swagger and strong vocals to the stage, but his theatrics and background images were unparalleled, only adding to the whole ambiance of his almost two hour set.

The seasoned musician sang a mix of some of his greatest hits, new songs, crowd-favorites, and everything in between. His set began with the electrifying “Beat This Summer,” following it up with “Ticks,” “The World,” and “Perfect Storm.” Although Paisley delivered every song with conviction, one of our favorite moments of the night was when he sang a mash-up of his romantic ballads, “Then” and “Waitin’ On a Woman.” The singer-songwriter mesmerized each and every fan with the love songs. Later on in the set, Paisley showed his vulnerability yet again, singing “She’s Everything,” while the camera cut to real-time clips of adorable couples in the audience, catching them on the ‘kiss cam.’

Photo Courtesy of @bradpaisley on Instagram

Photo Courtesy of @bradpaisley on Instagram

Lane and Green joined Paisley back on stage, during the middle of his set to sing both Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can Survive” and “I’m Still a Guy.” Each vocalist sang a verse of the song, but it was the banter between the singers that really made the performance. Paisley poked fun at Lane’s style, laughing saying, “you have more bling around your ankles than I own,” and even stopped to take a selfie with fans. All joking aside, Paisley shared, “I’m the luckiest guy in the world to have these guys out. Chris Lane! Riley Green everybody!”

Paisley kept up the energy, singing both “This Is Country Music” and “American Saturday Night.” During the later, he made sure to thank the troops for serving our country and even brought four soldiers out on stage to honor them, encouraging fans to cheer and applaud. Concertgoers obliged, giving the soldiers a standing ovation and starting a ‘USA’ chant, making for another iconic moment of the night. [Shop here for your ‘USA! Chant’ gear.]

Photo Courtesy of @bradpaisley on Instagram

Photo Courtesy of @bradpaisley on Instagram

Paying homage to 90s country, Paisley made sure to gives fans his rendition of Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee”, but it was his cover of Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher,” that surprised excited fans. Paisley ended his set, singing arguably some of his most popular songs, including “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” “Mud on the Tires,” and “Today.”

Of course, Paisley came back to the stage for an encore song, singing his Grammy nominated track, “Alcohol,” with Lane and Green. The trio’s performance was the perfect cap to a great night of country music.

This weekend wrapped up this leg of the incredible tour; however, Paisley will head to Europe for a string of shows in October. For tickets and more information head to bradpaisley.com.

To keep up with Brad Paisley follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

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Midland Perform and Answer Questions At Exclusive YouTube Event in NYC

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Midland Let It Roll

With the highly anticipated release of Let it Roll just a few days behind them, Midland shared more of their stories during a Q&A at the YouTube Space in Chelsea Market in NYC. When asked about their feelings about the release, they didn’t put on any front; they admitted that they were extremely tired, as well as elated. They even created a new word, ‘tirelated’, to combine the two feelings. The grueling schedule of tours and shows, recordings and press, and trying to maintain a life is not easy, but they expressed how grateful they are for the opportunities. The band’s Cameron Duddy expressed he felt punch-drunk, mustering the strength to go through their long days, and he sure seemed it, latching on to the mentioning of sandwiching writing sessions between shows, continuing to mention ‘sandwich’ as many times as he could.

The band feels that there was less pressure on this album than their previous, describing a collaboration and real camaraderie between the group during their writing sessions in the studio. In addition, they feel the studio has been their safe place during this period, where you’re at least sitting in the same place for two to three days at a time, 12 hours a day, (a mention of sandwiches again), and a place for growth. “We’ve evolved as a band; we’ve evolved as musicians, and our relationship with our producers and our collaborators have evolved…That familiarity and the raising of the level has made this one much more joyous.”

After answering some questions from fans, they performed several of their new songs, creating new fans with every note. Their old country sound with a fresh, genuine feel and vulnerable heart might make this Austin, Texas band one your new favorite.

You can keep up with Midland on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Let It Roll 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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Monument Records’ Latest Signee, Alex Hall Releases “Half Past You”

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Here at NY Country Swag, one of the things we enjoy most is being tastemakers and bringing you music by lesser-known or new artists. Sony Monument Records’ recording artist, Alex Hall debuted his newest song entitled “Half Past You”, today, and you’re going to want to take a listen.

The Georgia native is trailblazing his own path in country music through his unique sound, clever wordplay, and a catchy melody. His new song “Half Past You” is his creative interpretation of the thoughts and feelings in your head post-break-up. Hall admits on the track that he might not be over his ex, expressing the feelings many people have, when they’re drunk and lonely, missing their former relationship.

“The cracks really start showing when we’re wasted / Yeah I had a little too much / I’m just staying in touch / Not trying to fall back in love / Cause I know in my heart that it’s way too soon / Dialing your numbers what my fingers do / I shouldn’t have called / I know it’s half past 2 / but I’m drunk and I guess I’m only half past you.”

“Half Past You” is the first taste of the new artist’s talent and vibe. Fans of Eric Church, Keith Urban, and John Mayer will definitely appreciate his unique artistry. Looking ahead, the singer-songwriter will be working on his first album, surrounded by A-list talent in the industry, including Shane McAnally, Pete Good, and AJ Babcock. Stay tuned for what’s to come for Hall!

To keep up with Alex Hall follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Half Past 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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[Watch] Kane Brown and EDM DJ Marshmello Perform on Good Morning America

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Get your devices charged up because this morning’s Good Morning America performance is one you will want to watch over and over again. Kane Brown and Marshmello debuted a new single in late June titled “One Thing Right” and it has been garnering streams like crazy. This morning, August 30th, the two artists created a once in a lifetime experience for fans. With a live all-immersive virtual reality performance of their song “One Thing Right,” you can bet the attendees won’t forget. Download the Melody VR app which uses virtual reality to get fans closer than ever to the music they love, including this morning’s concert in Central Park!

“It is time for the grand finale of our summer concert series and we are here with none other than country music superstar Kane Brown and chart-topping electronic artist DJ Marshmello,” said co-hosts Sara Haines and Cecilia Vega. “Racking up more than 200 million streams worldwide, here is Kane Brown and Marshmello with their smash “One Thing Right.”

Kicking off the morning, Brown and Marshmello brought an undeniable energy to the stage and they were dancing all around and interacting with fans. Singing their new song together, the fans were fired up. The electric chart-topping artist showed off his guitar skills while the country star sang with his incredible voice. The crowd joined the duo in singing the chorus, “Baby, I got one thing, right Baby, I got one thing right, I got you.” Also adding “Happier” into the setlist and with Marshmello balloons bouncing around, smoke coming up from the stage, and a great upbeat song, it was the perfect way to close out the summer concert series. Brown then slowed it down with his touching #1 song “Homesick,” where he had fans swaying back and forth.

The ladies caught up with the duo and asked how it was working together considering they both come from such different genres, in which Brown responded, “Mello is awesome. Very humble, awesome guy, awesome music, his fans are awesome, so it’s just cool to be apart of everything he’s done.” To have such a unique collaboration was such a perfect way to end the summer, although you can still watch them both live in concert on their tours throughout the end of the year, rolling into 2020.

You can catch Kane Brown and all the magic on Jason Aldean’s Ride All Night Tour at Jones Beach on September 6th.

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