It’s Christmas in July! One of our 2019 Artists to Watch and Swag Session alumni, Mitchell Tenpenny announced this morning that he is heading out on his very first headlining tour and bringing duo from Australia, Seaforth as his supporting act. Along with this huge announcement, Tenpenny released “Anything She Says” which features Seaforth.
The tour kicks off October 10th in Nashville and ends right here in New York City at the newly renovated Webster Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 2nd at 10 AM and you can grab them at mitchell10penny.com.
We first featured Tenpenny back in December 0f 2017 when he performed for one of our very first Swag Sessions in Times Square, months before signing his record deal with Sony Nashville and releasing his debut album, “Telling All My Secrets”. Watch the performance and interview below.
More recently, Tenpenny sold-out Mercury Lounge and had the packed room singing along to his hits including, “Drunk Me” and “Alcohol You Later”.
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Almost two years ago we introduced you to a rising talent that we believed in. Mitchell Tenpenny played for us in the middle of NYC’s Time Square as an undiscovered artist in one of our Swag Sessions. Flash forward a year later, he released his debut album, Telling All My Secrets, which garnered his first number one hit, “Drunk Me,” as well as, landed himself coveted opening gigs on tour with the likes of Old Dominion and Rascal Flatts. Today, Tenpenny continues his incredible momentum by releasing a brand new song featuring one of our Swag Spotlights, Seaforth called “Anything She Says.”
Laced with clever wordplay and a catchy chorus, “Anything She Says” is clearly an M10 song. It would fit in perfectly in the catalog of songs off the singer-songwriters debut album, while still having a more mature and elevated sound. It begins with an enticing guitar rift, much like his smash hit “Drunk Me,” which is sure to add to the recognizability of the tune. The love song is Tenpenny’s take on being smitten by a girl and wanting to give her his all, most likely inspired by his beautiful girlfriend.
Throughout the song, Tenpenny and the men of Seaforth trade verses. Tenpenny sings the first verse and chorus lamenting the sweet sentiments, “I would wreck all of my plans / Drive until we hit the sand / Catch a sunburn, while she tans / I would do, I would do / I’d do whatever she likes / Give her Christmas in July / She ain’t gotta tell me twice / I would do, I would do, anything / She says.” Seaforth goes on to add, “She got all my attention / She knows I’m always listening, hanging off her lips / Yeah she got me like” about their own muse.
After just one listen, this song is sure to be stuck in your head and a staple in your music library!
We caught Tenpenny back in May at Hulu Theatre in Madison Square Garden, when he opened up for Old Dominion and Jordan Davis for a sold-out NYC crowd of fans. It was definitely an epic night of music! For more tour information and a chance to see Tenpenny live, head to mitchell10penny.com.
“Anything She Says” 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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Big Machine Records supergroup, Rascal Flatts are showing no signs of slowing down. After headlining Taste of Country music festival back in June and bringing their ‘Summer Playlist Tour’ to PNC Banks Arts Center in New Jersey in the same week, Rascal Flatts is proving that they’re a pillar in the industry. To celebrate and promote their current Top 20 hit, “Back To Life” the men performed on the outdoor stage at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE last night for an incredible performance in Los Angeles.
Record in hand, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed the superstar vocal group to the stage, as part of the impressive summer concert series. “Here with the song “Back To Life” Rascal Flatts,” exclaimed Kimmel as the crowd erupted into cheers and applause. The trio performed in front of a packed out group of fans with a moving sunset background to add to the ambiance of the love song. As always, the group delivered unmatched vocals and harmonies, as well as, the unique style that they have cultivated over the last decade.
We are hopeful that “Back To Life” will become Rascal Flatts 18th number one song before the year is up! Check out their epic performance of the tune below.
In an unaired encore performance, the trio had the audience dancing and singing along to their song “I Like Sound of That.” The 2016 track is one of their many number one singles. The lead singer encouraged the audience to “throw your hands up in the air!” and they obliged without hesitation. Equally as impressive, the supergroup sure know how to hit their sweet spot every time!
Rascal Flatts will continue to play shows on their Summer Playlist Tour, which is stacked with an impressive group of openers on select dates. For more information, head to rascalflatts.com.
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Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby joined forces to compose an all-female, indomitable group entitled The Highwomen. The quartet released its first, fiery track as a group, “Redesigning Women” on July 19th, as well as an accompanying music video, in anticipation of their awaited album dropping September 6th via Low Country Sound/Elektra Records.
“Redesigning Women” is constituted of well blended harmonies and lip depicts the celebration of womanhood and the expectations about females condoned by society. This powerhouse female country supergroup expresses the need to break those normalities, while in doing so, challenge country radio to welcome more female acts. They sing: “Redesigning women / Runnin’ the world while we’re cleanin’ up the kitchen / Makin’ bank, shakin’ hands, drivin’ 80 / Tryna get home just to feed the baby / Skippin’ the bread for the butter / Changin’ our minds like we change our hair color / Yeah, ever since the beginning / We’ve been redesigning women”
“Redesigning Women” is the life most women are living today. We juggle so much in 24 hours and I wanted to write a song that reflected the goodness, the madness and the hilarity of it all,” Hemby said of the track in a press release.
The Elizabeth Olmstead directed video welcomed the help of a multitude of female country music artists such as Cassadee Pope, Cam, Kassi Ashton, Lauren Alaina, Wynonna Judd, Tanya Tucker and more.
The four singer-songwriters already have successful careers of their own. Maren Morris is a Grammy-winning country music recording artist with two studio albums under her belt. Singles such as “My Church” “Rich” “80s Mercedes” “I Can Use A Love Song” And “GIRL” have placed high on the charts. Brandi Carlile is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning Americana recording artist with successful albums such as The Story, a six-time Grammy-nominated album, By The Way, I Forgive You, and one time nominated The Firewatcher’s Daughter. Amanda Shires is an American singer-songwriter who performed with acts like Jason Isbell and the 400, and the duo Rod Picott. Lastly, Natalie Hemby is an American country singer-songwriter who has written songs for Toby Keith, Eli Young Band, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and even penned the song “Always Remember Us This Way” from the critically acclaimed film, A Star Is Born.
The Highwomen are gearing up to release their debut full-length album on September 6th which is produced by Dave Cobb and will feature a song co-written by Miranda Lambert.
“Redesigning Women” 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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Full Tracklist Below
1. Highwomen (written by Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Jimmy Webb)
2. Redesigning Women (written by Natalie Hemby, Rodney Clawson)
3. Loose Change (written by Maren Morris, Maggie Chapman, Daniel Layus)
4. Crowded Table (written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna)
5. My Name Can’t Be Mama (written by Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires)
6. If She Ever Leaves Me (written by Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Chris Thompkins)
7. Old Soul (written by Maren Morris, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz)
8. Don’t Call Me (written by Amanda Shires, Peter Levin)
9. My Only Child (written by Natalie Hemby, Amanda Shires, Miranda Lambert)
10. Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Ray LaMontagne)
11. Cocktail And A Song (written by Amanda Shires)
12. Wheels Of Laredo (written by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, Phil Hanseroth)
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Columbia Nashville recording artist, Tenille Townes is proving her staying power this year, through her unique and inspiring music. As we eagerly await her debut record, Townes has released songs that show her diversity and range as an artist, including, “I Kept The Roses,” “Somebody’s’ Daughter,” and “White Horse.” Currently, she is on tour with superstar Dierks Bentley as part of his 2019 Burning Man Tour.
1. She’s Already A Pro.
Townes has toured with some elite country artists, such as Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town during the Bandwagon Tour last summer. Additionally, the singer-songwriter has sung duets with both Dierks Bentley and Donovan Woods, proving that she can hold her own with the best of them.
2. To Support Female Country Artists.
One of the reasons you need to get there early to see Townes’ sure to be incredible set is to support female country artists. Oftentimes tours tend to be a boy’s club, so it’s important for fans to show their admiration and excitement for a female opening act. This may help to open the door for more talented female country artists to get opening and headlining slots on a nation-wide tour, such as this one.
3. She’s A Rising Female Powerhouse
“Somebody’s Daughter” singer has accomplished a lot in her short run. Spending nearly a decade commuting between Alberta and Nashville, the up-and-comer was nominated at just 17 for a Canadian Country Music Award for Female Artist of the Year. A few years later she is a 2019 CMT’s Next Women of Country class member, Bobby Bones Show’s Class of 2019 member, iHeartCountry’s ‘On The Verge’ artist and Grand Ole Opry alumni.
4. To Hear New Music.
With her debut album in the works, there is a good chance concertgoers may get a sneak peek at some new, unreleased music by Townes. It’s always special to be amongst a select group of fans, who get to hear new songs before they’re recorded and released. Not to mention, you’ll be able to snag that coveted front row spot in the pit, as you jam out to her entertaining set.
5. She Gives Back.
Although Townes is a special talent in country music, she is also an especially good human. The singer-songwriter prides herself on her philanthropy and participation with charities and agencies that believe in doing good. She partners with the organization ‘BigHearts for Big Kid’s which aims to change the lives of the youth in impoverished communities. More recently, Townes partnered with Girl Scouts of America, where she even recorded a new version of her song “Somebody’s Daughter” with a troop from Tennessee. Hear the collaboration below.
6. Her Songs Will Make You Feel.
Townes has the unique ability to make you feel so many different emotions through her music with just a simple guitar, a beautiful voice, and captivating lyrics. In the hard-hitting “Jersey on the Wall,” the Alberta native confronts God and presents him with pithy questions. The most hauntingly potent, “If you got your hands on everything that happens, then why couldn’t you stop that car from crashing?” tears your world apart when liberated from Nashville’s newest voice. While “Somebody’s Daughter” humanizes homelessness and adds a name and story to a girl who doesn’t usually get that recognition, in “White Horse” she sings about the power of positive self-worth. Townes will make you root for her, sing along, and feel heard and understood, all because of her music.
7. You May Even Catch Her Getting Pranked
Dierks Bentley is notorious for construing ‘beginning of the tour’ pranks and Townes heard through the grapevine about this little festivity. She braced herself for an initiation antic, but it never happened. Country music tours are sworn in at this point to continue the trend. Who knows, Bentley might throw a curveball in his ritual at the NJ/NY shows.
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This past weekend was one of the hottest days of the summer so far, however, Morgan Wallen was excited to play for his New York fans. Prior to taking the stage the “Whiskey Glasses” singer talked with New York Country Swag about his single “Up Down” hitting the top spot on the charts, his new song “Chasin’ You” and being on tour with Florida Georgia Line. Watch the full interview below and to check out our interview with Wallen from November 2017, click here.
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.
“Chasin’ You” 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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“Me and Jack,” released last Friday (July 19th), has Jon Pardi conveying the troubles of a different kind of drinking song. Unlike Pardi’s usual persona of feel-good, dance songs, the deterioration of an inhumane love interest is addressed, leaving the Dixon, California native apologizing for placing faith in the friendship in the first place. This rowdy, turbulent, guitar-thumping track depicts Pardi’s chagrined relation with none other than Jack Daniels, to be specific. “Heartache on the Dance Floor” singer naively portrays the start of such friendship. He sings, “When I was just eighteen, I met the man in black / He said, ‘Jon it’s nice to meet you, my name is Jack / We hung out all the time, we became good friends / We ran around, we hit the town every damn weekend”
Pardi soon learned the hard way that the bad behavior derived from excess drinking rooted in this Johnny Cash inspired aria is not celebrated and cheered, but bemoaned. As dark as this subject can be, Capitol Nashville recording artist still humorizes while honoring his commitment to the steel guitar, and traditional country homage. He notes this friendship got him dumped, fired and even a spot in jail. Pardi jokes that upon his release from jail, he will return to the liquor store to buy an off-brand bottle of whiskey.
“Me and Jack don’t get along no more / He’s high up on the shelf while I’m lyin’ on the floor / He makes me do things I’ve never done before // He makes me cuss, he makes me fight / Don’t know what I did last night / Should’ve left his ass at the liquor store / Naw, me and Jack don’t get along no more”
The ACM/CMA nominated recording artist co-wrote “Me and Jack” with Rhett Atkins, Luke Laird and Bart Butler. It’s the latest single following “Ain’t Always The Cowboy” off of Pardi’s highly anticipated album Heartbreak Medication out on September 27th. Following the release of Heartbreak Medication, Pardi will embark on a fall tour kicking off at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
“Me and Jack” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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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After trying to conceive with no success, Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett made the decision to adopt a beautiful baby from Uganda. During the adoption process, Akins found out she in fact was expecting and just months after they welcomed Willa Gray to the United States and into their home, Ada James was born. Now the couple who is totally #RelationshipGoals just announced they will be “paying for three weddings” and having another baby girl at the beginning of 2020.
Both Akins and Rhett shared on social media this morning the big news with pictures of both of their daughters gracefully touching their momma’s belly and their reaction when they found out it was a baby girl. Akins also shared in her caption on Instagram: “We decided we didn’t have enough princess dresses around the house so we’re adding another Akins baby girl to the family early next year despite Thomas Rhett’s initial shock (swipe to see video) we are absolutely over the moon for our baby girl! Our girls cannot wait to meet their little sister Willa Gray prays for her every night (heart in a puddle every time) & she and Ada James love to touch my belly and talk to her-especially bc I’ve been showing since I was SEVEN weeks.”
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This morning one of our Swag Spotlights, Tenille Townes made her Today Show debut by performing her single “Somebody’s Daughter” during the 3rd hour of the show. Before her beautiful performance, Townes talked to cohosts Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer about her recent collaboration with The Girl Scouts of Middle Tennesee, Troop 6000. “It was an honor to have these girls sing on this song, their voices were one of the most beautiful sounds coming through those headphones,” she explained. “These girls live without permanent housing, and to have them get to come and earn their musician badge, and watch their courage was so inspiring to me, it was an incredible day.”
They also reminisced on when Townes was 9-year-old and Shania Twain a fellow Canadian brought her up on stage to sing. She then went on to perform the song about a homeless woman she sees standing on a street corner. The track is a powerful message and the upbeat tempo keeps you engaged. Townes’ passionate performance definitely garnered her many new fans that were watching from home. Watch their conversation and her performance below from The Artist’s Lounge.
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Announced yesterday, songwriter Nicolle Galyon who has written songs like “Tequila” for Dan + Shay, “Automatic” for Miranda Lambert and “Boy” for Lee Brice will be the head of a brand new label in Nashville, Songs & Daughters. Big Loud Records out of Nashville is partnering with Galyon on this new imprint to sign rising female artists.
“It’s been nine months of keeping a secret and basically speaking in code about this idea,” Galyon tells Billboard. “Songs & Daughters is a female-focused record label, but even bigger than that, what [we’re] building is a brand: a music house for female creatives. It’s a way for me to use my platform and pass the baton onto the next generation of songwriters and artists. I want to create something that didn’t exist when I came to Nashville 17 years ago.”
Her first signee, Madison Kozak is a 22-year-old who just graduated Belmont University and already has a publishing deal with Big Loud Shirt. We first featured Kozak’s track “Graduation Day” as our Managing Editors Pick of the Month for May. Her official first single, “First Last Name” will be sent to country radio this upcoming Monday, July 26th. Take a listen below.
“The mission is that we nurture both the art, which is the song, and the artist, which is the daughter. The person is just as important to me as the product,” Galyon states in Billboard. “I want to work with Madison specifically because she already has her lane. She knows who she is. I’m not really here to develop someone.”
Galyon, a mom of two (Charlie and Ford) shared last night at the label launch party: “My role at this company is technically label head, but for me, in my heart, this is just an extension of something I already am, and that’s a mother.” As a women-run company, we here at NYCountry Swag are excited to see rising female artists emerge from this new label and can’t wait to see all of the new talent it breeds.
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