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NYCS Swag Spotlight Featuring Risa Binder

November 19, 2018/in Blog, Swag Spotlight /by Christina Bosch

Columbia, Maryland native, Risa Binder currently splits her time between Nashville and New York, finding inspiration wherever she goes. She grew up writing songs about boys that she had crushes on in high school and singing into old corn husks like they were her microphone with her sister, knowing from an early age where her passion lies. She tells New York Country Swag in a recent interview that her family was always listening to all different types of music but she found a love for musical theatre before becoming obsessed with country music. “I loved Reba McEntire and Martina McBride because these women told stories, and theatre songs and country songs are very similar, they tell a great story and the truth through song,” she tells us.

She decided to travel to Nashville and attended a songwriter night at The Bluebird Cafe that changed her life. She heard one of the writers of Garth Brooks’ “The Dance” sing his song and that is when she knew that she wanted to write hit songs for a living. “I went to New York City and I would waitress to save money and would go down to Nashville and the city sort of became my grad school,” Binder recalls. “I would find the country venues in New York and play there and then I would go out to Nashville and play there.”

Eventually, her record label Warehouse Records decided it was time for her to make the move to Nashville but before she made the big move she prayed to God for a sign that it was the right thing for her. After spending a flight down to Nashville sitting next to songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman (“This Kiss”) and learning all about her story she got the sign she was looking for. “We had a wonderful conversation and at the end of the flight, she asked if we could help her grab her guitar case. Jordan, my husband gets it, she swings it over her shoulder and her guitar case says “Faith” in big letters.”

Two months later, Chapman invited Binder to be her guest at The Bluebird Cafe, fulfilling a dream she had when she first started in this business. “Things like that keep happening, when you are following that passion, magic stuff starts showing up,” she says. She had the opportunity to open for Ronnie Milsap on the night he was being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and then continued to be his opening act for the better part of two years. On touring with Milsap she explains: “I fell in love with how much of a family the road could be. My band is my family. We love each other, we are all trying to make this dream happen.”

Her single “You Came Along” was written by Locash, Phil Barton and Lindsey Rimes and she completely fell in love with the song immediately, telling us originally she thought it was about the love she had for her husband. After recording the song she found out she was pregnant with her daughter and her perspective on the song changed. “We filmed that music video 3 weeks after I gave birth and she’s in it at the very end.” Check out the video for the beautiful song above.

As she continues to write and record music, she tells us that she is a huge fan of dream boards and putting your future plans into the universe. “What you put out there if you focus on it and you are working towards it and you have a photo of it that you look at every day, it actually comes true,” she says. We found out that currently on her dream board in her apartments in Nashville and New York are pictures of big festivals and the Grand Ole Opry. She explains she would love to play Stagecoach one day as well as play at the Grand Ole Opry. “It may take 5 years or 7 years, but if you keep writing and performing you hope one day you’ll be able to step into that circle. You have to listen to your own heartbeat and why it’s beating and follow that.”

Looking to the future she will continue to release singles and tour in 2019. Be sure to follow Risa Binder on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all upcoming announcements and new music.

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2019 Country Music Tours Announced…So Far

November 19, 2018/in Blog /by Nicole Sellati

Country music fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming year. In the last few weeks, our favorite country stars started to announce their 2019 tours. This is only the beginning of what’s to come for next year. Make sure you are subscribed to our Weekly Round-Up here, which features upcoming events, ticket giveaways, meet & Greet contests and more, so you don’t miss a thing. Below is a list of all the tours that are happening so far!

Oh, What A World: Tour
Kacey Musgraves with Natalie Prass and Soccer Mommy

Kacey Musgraves is currently on her headlining, ‘Oh, What A World: Tour’ and will be continuing her 60-date run in the U.S. and Canada next year. Musgraves is joined by special guests Natalie Prass and Soccer Mommy on select dates. New Yorkers have multiple chances to see the tour in January, starting with her show in Port Chester, NY playing at The Capitol Theater on January 17th and then moving onto her two sold-out shows at The Beacon Theater in New York City on January 25th and 26th! For more dates and information, visit kaceymusgraves.com.

The Cry Pretty Tour 360
Carrie Underwood with Maddie & Tae and Runaway June

Carrie Underwood hasn’t toured since 2016, but is now ready to make a comeback on the road in 2019. This time around she is packing the tour with girl power, bringing along special guests Maddie & Tae and Runaway June. Underwood will be launching her tour in the spring, kicking it off on May 1st in Greensboro, NC, and playing 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada. Luckily as New Yorkers, we can experience ‘The Cry Pretty Tour 360’ at the iconic Madison Square Garden on October 2, 2019! For more dates and information, visit carrieunderwoodofficial.com.

Seasons Change Tour
Scotty McCreery with Jimmie Allen and Heather Morgan

Scotty McCreery will be starting his ‘Seasons Change Tour’ later this month on November 29th in Dallas, Texas and continuing the 14-date run through January of 2019. He’s bringing along special guests, Jimmie Allen on select dates, as well as Heather Morgan. New Yorkers can see McCreery, Allen and Morgan on the last night of the tour at the NYCB Theater at Westbury in Westbury, NY on January 26, 2019! For more dates and information, visit scottymccreery.com.

Live Forever Tour
Kane Brown with Granger Smith
+ Jimmie Allen, Raelynn and Danielle Bradbery (*on select dates*)

Kane Brown will be kicking off the ‘Live Forever Tour’ next year starting on January 10th in Duluth, GA and wrapping the 22-date tour on March 8th in Cedar Park, TX. The tour will feature Granger Smith as Brown’s support act, with Jimmie Allen, RaeLynn, and Danielle Bradbery appearing on select dates throughout the run. For more dates and information, visit kanebrownmusic.com.

Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour
Luke Combs with LANCO and Jameson Rodgers

Luke Combs will be kicking off the ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour’ on January 31st in Birmingham, AL and continuing the 28-date run till May 2019. This marks Combs first-ever headlining arena tour, with LANCO and Jameson Rodgers supporting. For New Yorkers, Combs and Rodgers will be playing at the Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom, on February 28th. For more dates and information, visit lukecombs.com.

Nothing To Do Town Tour
Dylan Scott with Seth Ennis

Dylan Scott kicks off his 17-date, ‘Nothing To Do Town Tour’ on January 17, 2019, in New York City, playing at the Gramercy Theater, presented by NASH FM 94.7. The tour runs just over a month before wrapping on February 23rd in Charlotte, N.C. The tour will feature up-and-comer, Seth Ennis, as Scott’s support act. For more dates and information, visit dylanscottcountry.com.

Make It Sweet Arena Tour
Old Dominion with Morgan Evans, Jordan Davis, and Mitchell Tenpenny

Old Dominion is set to trek across the U.S. and Canada on their 26-date ‘Make It Sweet’ headlining arena tour, kicking off in Chicago, IL, on January 18, 2019, before wrapping their U.S. run on April 27th in San Jose, CA. The group will be joined by country up-and-comers Morgan Evans, Jordan Davis, and Mitchell Tenpenny, on select dates of the run. The Canadian part of the tour will start on May 8th in Halifax, NS, Canada and end on May 12th in St. John’s, NL, Canada with special guests, The Washboard Union and Jason Benoit. For more dates and information, visit olddominionband.com.

If I Know Me Tour
Morgan Wallen with HARDY

Morgan Wallen is set to kick off the ‘If I Know Me Tour’ right at the beginning of the new year, on January 5th in Milwaukee, WI. He will be playing a total of 26 cities across the U.S. before wrapping the tour in Salt Lake City, UT, on March 30th. He will be joined by special guest, Hardy (Michael Hardy) as his opening act. For New Yorkers, the tour will be stopping at New York City’s Irving Plaza, presented by NASH FM 94.7! For more dates and information, visit morganwallen.com.

Dan + Shay The Tour
Dan + Shay with Morgan Evans and Chris Lane

Dan + Shay are gearing up for their own headlining U.S. and Canadian tour in 2019, after being on the road as a support act on Chris Young’s ‘Losing Sleep World Tour.’ The 2019 ‘Dan + Shay The Tour’ will begin on February 28th in the states starting with, New Orleans, LA. and wrap in Canada on April 20th in Calgary, AB. The duo will bring along labelmate, Morgan Evans for the first leg of the tour, while Chris Lane will join them for the second leg. For more dates and information, visit danandshay.com.

Burning Man Tour
Dierks Bentley with Jon Pardi and Tenielle Townes

Dierks Bentley is back on the road again in 2019 for the ‘Burning Man Tour’ making his way through Canada first before heading back to the states. The tour launches on January 17th in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and wrapping on March 30th in Grand Rapids, MI, concluding the first leg of the tour, with more dates and cities to be announced. Bentley will be bringing support acts, Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes, and his 90s cover band, Hot Country Knights, on the tour with him. For more dates and information, visit dierks.com.

The Miss Me More Tour
Kelsea Ballerini with Brett Young and Brandon Ratcliff

Kelsea Ballerini has a big year ahead of her. She first announced that she will be joining Kelly Clarkson on select dates of her ‘Meaning Of Life Tour’ and then announced ‘The Miss Me More Tour.’ She kicks off her first headlining arena tour on April 11th in Salisbury, MD and wraps her 14-date run a month later on May 11th in Fargo, N.D. Ballerini will be joined by support act, Brett Young, and special guest, Brandon Ratcliff. For more dates and information, kelseaballerini.com.

Friends and Heroes Tour
Blake Shelton with Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, and Lauren Alaina

Blake Shelton is bringing his friends and heroes out on the road with him for his 2019 ‘Friends and Heroes Tour.’ His trek is set to start on February 14th in Oklahoma City, OK. and continue throughout 17-cities in the U.S., ending the run on March 23rd in Albany, NY. Shelton will be joined by support acts, the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, and special guest, Lauren Alaina. For more dates and information, visit blakeshelton.com.

Electric Rodeo Tour
Midland

Midland is currently on their sold-out headlining ‘Electric Rodeo Tour’ but have extended the tour with new dates in 2019. The 2019 leg of the tour is set to kick off on February 8th in Los Angeles, CA, and conclude the run on May 5th in Nashville, TN, at the infamous Ryman Auditorium. For more dates and information, visit midlandofficial.com.

Stray Off Course Tour
Devin Dawson

Devin Dawson is currently on the ‘Stray Off Course Tour’ but because of the high demand, he has extended the tour into 2019. Luckily for New Yorkers, Dawson added a New York City date at the Bowery Ballroom on January 31st to kick off the 2019 leg of the run. He will then continue to travel through 13-cities across the U.S. concluding on February 23rd in Medina, OH. For more dates and information, visit devindawsonmusic.com.

Ryan Hurd
Ryan Hurd with Ryan Beaver

Ryan Hurd hasn’t performed in the U.S. in over a year but is back and ready to kick off 2019 with a series of club shows in four cities, with special guest Ryan Beaver. Hurd starts his run in Los Angeles on January 17th, before heading to New York City to play the Bowery Ballroom on January 25th. He continues his run making a stop in Chicago on February 23rd and ending on February 28th in Nashville. For more information, visit ryanhurd.com.

The Way Back Tour
Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson

Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson are joining forces for their upcoming co-headlining tour in 2019. The two singer-songwriters have been longtime friends while experiencing success at the same time. ‘The Way Back Tour’ will visit 11-cities in the U.S., starting on January 24th in Cleveland, OH, and wrapping the tour on March 2nd in Chicago, IL. For more dates and information, visit russelldickerson.com

Down The Rabbit Hole Live
Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band is bringing back the ‘Down The Rabbit Hole Live Tour’ for Spring 2019, with new stops across the U.S. They will be playing a total of 15 cities, starting the tour on March 1st in Tulsa, OK, and ending the run on April 27th in Peoria, IL. For more dates and information, visit zacbrownband.com.

Songs For The Saints Tour
Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney recently announced that he will be going back out on the road in 2019 on his ‘Songs For The Saints Tour.’ This time around he is going for a more intimate feel playing arenas instead of his usual stadiums. As of right now, only the first set of venues are announced, with him kicking the tour off in Champaign, IL. Make sure to be on the lookup for dates and any other announcements, visit kennychesney.com.

Dream On It Tour
Walker Hayes with Filmore

Walker Hayes recently turned to the fans with a contest to help him name his upcoming 2019 tour in the U.S. After reading through thousands of entries he picked the tour name ‘Dream On It’ while releasing 27-dates. Hayes will begin his trek on January 31st in Houston, TX and end the run on May 4th in Boise, ID, with support act Filmore. For more dates and information, visit walkerhayes.com.

Brothers Osborne – World Tour
Brothers Osborne with The Wild Feathers, Ruston Kelly, Devon Gilfillian, and Lucie Silvas

Brothers Osborne is currently on their headlining ‘World Tour’ but has extended their run with 44-dates in 2019. The second leg of the tour will begin on January 10th in Chicago, IL, and end on April 27th in Columbia, MO. The group will be joined by support acts, The Wild Feathers, Ruston Kelly, Devon Gilfillian, and Lucie Silvas on select dates. For New Yorkers, the duo has added a New York City date on January 23rd at Terminal 5, with The Wild Feathers. For more dates and information, visit brothersosborne.com.

CMT Next Women Of Country Tour 2019
Cassadee Pope with Hannah Ellis and Clare Dunn

CMT’s ‘Next Women Of Country Tour’ is known for bringing fresh female voices to the forefront of country music. For the tours 2019 run, singer Cassadee Pope will be joining the tour for her first-ever headlining gig. She will be accompanied by special guests, Hannah Ellis, and Clare Dunn. Tour dates and locations are not yet announced but to stay up to date on any new information, visit cmt.com.

Our Kind Of Vegas
Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum will be bringing Nashville to Las Vegas for their ‘Our Kind Of Vegas’ residency at the Palms Casino Resort’s Pearl Concert Theater. They are the first country act to headline the venue, launching on February 8th. The residency will run for 15-dates with shows in, February, May, and August. For more dates and information, visit ladyantebellum.com.

Very Hot Summer Tour

Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, and Rhett Akins

One of the biggest tour announcements so far happened a few weeks ago when Thomas Rhett announced he will be traveling the country with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, and his dad, Rhett Akins on the ‘Very Hot Summer’ Tour. The tour will kick off on May 17, 2019, in Spokane, Washington at Spokane Arena and run throughout the following four months, until the last show in Nashville, Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena on October 12, 2019. New Yorkers can catch this epic lineup at Madison Square Garden on September 20th. Tickets on sale at https://www.thomasrhett.com/.

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NYCS First Impression: Kip Moore ‘Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions’

November 16, 2018/in Blog, First Impression /by Erica Zisman

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Kip Moore delivered on a promise he made to loyal fans who yearned for an acoustic project from the artist. Today, the entertainer dropped an acoustically-driven EP, entitled Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions. The record features six new beautifully crafted tracks, with lyrics co-penned mostly by Moore that will tug at any listener’s heartstrings, as well as, a stripped-down version of the singer’s previously released song “Plead the Fifth.”

Moore has a reputation for having a way with words and a unique, but still distinctly country sound, which is evident throughout the songs on the EP. Each track has a beautiful melody, showcasing the singer’s raspy and cutting vocals. The third track on the record “Love You to the Moon” is Moore’s funky take on a love song, where the lovers aren’t able to be in the same place right now. Although stripped down, the song has a unique beat and a chorus that will be stuck in listener’s heads in no time. “It don’t matter where I’m at / We’re stuck together like a zodiac / Baby I’m coming home soon / I love you to the moon.”

Another highlight is “Wish It Was Me.” The juxtaposition between the sweet instrumentals and Moore’s soothing voice verses the heartbreaking lyrics is so special. This song needs to be added on everyone’s playlist. The lyrics tell the story from the singer’s point of view, as he tells his ex who has moved on, that she is going to miss him. “Girl theres gonna come a day / When you have to look away / When he’s whispering your name / You’re gonna wish it was me.”

The song “Part of Growing Up” closes out the record, perfectly bookending the heartfelt project. Moore illustrates his journey and experiences, growing up, sharing both positive and negative moments in life. The song does not sugar coat real-life challenges but is still uplifting at the same time. “Some doors are open / more shut / I’ve had some dreams that turned to dust / Yeah life has hit me just because it can / but daddy ain’t/ but that’s all part of growing up.” The message is clear that as long as we yearn for learning and experiences, we will always still be growing up.

The singer humbly announced the release of Room to Spare: The Acoustic Sessions on his Twitter, earlier today, sharing “You guys have been asking for an acoustic project for years & most of these songs were buried for years… I’m stoked you guys get to finally hear them.” Moore did not disappoint with this record, as it truly is an inside look at what is in the singer’s heart and soul.

Traditionally following a headlining tour such as Moore’s, ‘After the Sunburn’ tour, the singer will play a few additional acoustic shows for diehard fans of his music. In honor of those fans and the new record, the singer-songwriter will embark on a limited tour to celebrate, kicking off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 29th. Lucky fans will be able to experience the new tracks live at a few special shows. For more information and tickets, head to kipmoore.net.

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[Listen] Dylan Scott Drops New Track “Nothing to Do Town”

November 16, 2018/in Blog, New Music /by Erica Zisman

Rising country recording artist, Dylan Scott continues to impress fans with his catchy and heartfelt songs. After a string of top five hits including, “My Girl” and “Hooked,” the singer dropped another jam, today, “Nothing to Do Town,” with a lyric video to go with it.

The singer-songwriter has been teasing the track via his Instagram for the last week, eagerly awaiting its debut. “Nothing to Do Town” is a story about a small-town, which doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of big cities, but the people from there still know how to have fun with what they do have. Scott looked to his Louisiana roots for inspiration, as he grew up in the small town of Bastrop, sharing in a recent press release “I’m really excited about the release of my new single, “Nothing to Do Town.” Growing up in a very small town in Northeast Louisiana we had to create our own entertainment since we didn’t have malls or movie theaters. That is what this song is all about and I wouldn’t trade the way I grew up for anything. I know there are going to be a lot of people who hear the song and feel the same was I do.”

The opening lyrics of the song set the tone right away. “It ain’t New York City / and it ain’t LA / We ain’t got no rooftop bars like they do on Broadway / It’s just a little town square / Middle of nowhere / Ain’t even big enough to be a map dot / We ain’t got a lot / But we sure do a lot / With the little bit that we got.”

The party anthem name-drops country stars, George Strait and Tim McGraw, talks about looking to the outdoors for things to do, and overall, relishes in finding the joys of living the uncomplicated life in a small town. The lyric video showcases all the fun things to do in a small town, which is a refreshing and inviting change for people, who may have grown up in the hustle and bustle of a big city like New York. “Nothing to Do Town” is available anywhere music can be bought or stream, and is already making some waves on country radio.

The entertainer will give back to his home-state by headlining the ‘Bayou Stock Country’ music festival. Scott created the festival to give back to the community, with proceeds going towards holiday gifts for local kids in need. Click here for more information about the event.

In January 2019, Scott, accompanied by Seth Ennis, who he co-wrote “Hooked” with, will embark on a headlining tour, named after the track. The ‘Nothing to Do Town Tour’ begins in New York City at Gramercy Theatre on January 17th. Find tickets for the show here and head to dylanscottcountry.com for a full list of tour dates.

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Zac Brown Band’s Reimagined “From Now On” From The Greatest Showman

November 16, 2018/in Blog, New Music /by Christina Bosch

Over the past few years, movie musicals have become increasingly popular. “LA LA Land” winning Oscars, being nominated for Best Picture and most recently “A Star Is Born” sweeping box offices. Last holiday season, “The Greatest Showman”, a story about P.T. Barnum’s imagination and his band of misfits that became members of his famous circus became a phenomenon. The music was written by Justin Paul and Benj Pasek (“La La Land,” “Dear Evan Hansen”) and had moviegoers singing along in theatres and purchasing the soundtrack, making it the biggest selling album of 2018.

Released today, the movie’s songs have been “reimagined” by current popular musicians across several genres. Kelly Clarkson lends her powerful vocal chops to “Never Enough”, P!nk and her daughter Willa Sage sing “A Million Dreams” and Kesha with Missy Elliot on the show’s anthem “This Is Me”. Sara Bareilles gives an ethereal rendition of “Tightrope” while MAX and Ty Dolla $ign sing “The Other Side”. There are also two versions of the “The Greatest Show” both giving a twist on Hugh Jackman’s original version, Panic! At the Disco and Pentatonix bring their unique voices to the track.

Of course, the reason we are writing about this album is that Zac Brown Band are also featured, bringing a traditional country twang to the mix on “From Now On”. The culmination of the movie comes to be in this track and Zac Brown Band with their unforgettable harmonies and banjo picking bring the story to life. While some of the songs on the reimagined album sound very similar to the original recorded soundtrack, “From Now On” is flipped on its head, starting slowly with only a banjo accompanying Brown’s signature voice building in the chorus where fiddles and guitars fill the space. Give a listen to the song above and the entire The Greatest Showman Reimagined soundtrack below.

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New Music Friday – The Playlist 11/16

November 16, 2018/in Blog /by Stephanie Wagner

It’s that time of the week again… New Music Friday. Today, we see new tracks from Jake Owen, Dylan Scott, Midland, Kip Moore, Zac Brown Band and more. Check out our Spotify New Country Music Playlist below and be sure to follow for updates each and every Friday:

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Riley Green Performs in Nashville for CMA After Party

November 15, 2018/in Blog, Concert Reviews /by Kelly Cunningham

95.5 NASH ICON teamed up with Carl Black Chevrolet and Wrangler Western for a CMA Awards Party. They invited people to come in, sit down, and watch the CMA Awards followed by an after-party performance with Big Machine recording artist Riley Green at the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtown Nashville. Not to mention, it was a FREE show.

He had a set of six songs including a new one he’s been singing out on the road recently, called “Get That Man A Beer”. This song was written about a girl that left him for his friend and then the girl left his friend too. The new tune is catchy, country and cleverly written. He also sang some of his classics, “Atlantic City, “Georgia Time,” “Bury Me In Dixie,” and his unique cover of “In Color” by Jamey Johnson. Of course, he ended with his current radio single “There Was This Girl” that’s currently at No. 22 on the Billboard charts and is climbing quickly. Green’s casual and confident stage presence makes him a natural in the country music setting. Check out our Live Swag Session with the singer below.

Not only did Green have an audience engaging set, but he also represented Halo Waterfowl, an outdoor apparel company, by wearing their branded ball cap at the show. Green is a pro-staff at the company, meaning he gets to test their outdoor apparel while hunting. Green and the owner, Greg Camp, have a video series to show their adventures on the road and hunting.

If you happen to have the chance to see Green live, we highly suggest doing so. He has the sounds of old-traditional country music that’s bringing the crowds in for a treat. Make sure to check out his dates here and watch out for his new music coming out soon that he’s been teasing on social media.

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NYCS 2018 Artist to Watch Where Are They Now: Brandon Lay

November 15, 2018/in Blog /by Molly Holmberg

Here at New York Country Swag, we pride ourselves on being tastemakers, finding and championing new and up-and-coming artists and introducing our followers to the best of the best of the rising acts. Back in January of this year we named the 10 artists below in our “Artists to Watch in 2018” and we are proud to say, we know rising talent before they make it big. Someone to add to your watchlist is Brandon Lay.

It was just over a year ago newcomer Brandon Lay’s song “Speakers, and Bleachers, & Preachers” got added to Spotify’s New Country Playlist, which changed the whole course his career was on. Accumulating over 44 million streams and counting, Lay caught the industry’s attention. Quickly joining fellow labelmate, Kenny Chesney, on his 40 date stadium tour, Lay had quite the summer touring around the country gaining more fans than ever. Being his first tour on a bus, playing HUGE crowds, and getting to open up for Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and Chesney himself, Lay learned the ropes of being on tour from some of the best.

Lay has released songs in pairs first being “Speakers, Bleachers, & Preachers” alongside “Let It”. Then came “Break Down On Me” and “Wilder Horses.” “Wilder Horses”, “Let It”, and “Break Down On Me” have not been released to country radio so they are not as well known to some. With that being said these three songs have racked up nearly 9 million streams combined. Fans are in love with Lay’s ability to create infectious songs with his soft vocals and insightful lyrics.

Lay just released his newest song “Yada Yada Yada” almost three years after he originally wrote it in 2015. The new song highlights his ability to find catchy melodies to add to those smooth vocals. The song explains a couple’s hope for a night in together despite their friends trying to convince them otherwise. On top of a full band song, Lay also released a stripped down acoustic version as well. Both tracks are racking up streams and airtime on the radio. With its release earlier this month, “Yada Yada Yada” was the Number 1 most-added song at country radio across the country.

There are no signs of Lay’s success stopping anytime soon. He is a newcomer that has shaken everyone with his quick and successful rise to fame. We hope to see him add more tour dates soon in the coming year as well as some new music. If the pattern continues, fans will be getting a new song very soon! Keep up with Lay on all his socials and streaming platforms to be the first to know when he drops new music!

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[Listen] Brad Paisley’s New Honky-Tonk Single “Bucked Off”

November 15, 2018/in Blog, New Music /by Danielle Tornatore

Grammy award-winning country superstar, Brad Paisley has released his first new single in over a year, entitled “Bucked Off.” The honky-tonk tune was co-penned with Chris DuBois and Kelley Lovelace. The single’s cover art is decorated with a colorful sunset, displaying Paisley literally getting “bucked off” a bull, with his guitar flying in the air.

Though the track is upbeat and will definitely be featured on all of our tailgating playlists next summer, Paisley tells the heartbreaking story of the repetitive cycle of knowing a breakup is approaching, enduring the inevitable emotional pain and picking himself up and starting over again. The singer-songwriter uses aspects of the rodeo as metaphors to illustrate each circumstance. He sings in the chorus, “This ain’t my first rodeo / Someone’s gonna get hurt / Whenever someone says we need to talk / It feels like there’s a number pinned onto the back of my shirt / ‘Cause this is where the cowboy gets bucked off”

Photo courtesy of John Shearer/Getty Images

Paisley made the single’s television debut performance last night on the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. Taking a break from his hosting duties, the Arista Records artist was styled in his signature cowboy hat along with a plaid detailed button up shirt. The country star shredded on his electric guitar while singing about his beautiful cowgirl. Neon rodeo visuals lit up the screens onstage as a backdrop for the performance.

“Bucked Off” is now available everywhere you stream or buy music. Check out the song and other new tracks on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist on Spotify. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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[Watch] Kane Brown Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

November 15, 2018/in Blog /by Erica Zisman

As he continues to celebrate the success of his newly released sophomore album, Experiment, Kane Brown doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Fresh off presenting at the CMA’s last night, the entertainer performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, as part of the concert series sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.

Kimmel, record in hand, introduced the singer, “This is the album. It’s called Experiment. Here with the song “Lose It.” Kane Brown!,” just before the camera panned to the stage. Donning a red bomber jacket, the singer-songwriter, engaged with the crowd on Hollywood Boulevard, encouraging them to clap along to the beat. Brown sang the opening lyrics to his smash hit “Lose It,” just as the audience was getting into it.

Backed by a five-piece band, the country star was clearly having the time of his life, constantly showing off his dance moves and pumping up the crowd. Check out the clip here.

Although not aired on television, Brown brought a different vibe to the show, playing a second song off his album for the crowd, “Good As You.” The love song seems to be one of the singer’s favorites, as he smiled throughout most of the performance. Interacting with concertgoers, Brown stated “Y’all know this song?!,” just before putting the mic to the audience, where they sang back the lyrics to the singer. See the full performance here.

These performances gave fans a taste of what a headlining show from the entertainer would look like. Brown embarks on his recently announced 2019 tour, ‘Live Forever Tour’ this January, accompanied by country singers Granger Smith with Raelynn, Danielle Bradbery, and Jimmie Allen on select dates.

Although there is not yet a New York date, New Yorkers, who scored tickets for Brown’s special one-night-only concert in collaboration with Budweiser at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 7th, already got a sneak-peak at a potential setlist. Head to kanebrownmusic.com to keep up with the artist.

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