NYCS First Impression: Tucker Beathard ‘Nobody’s Everything’

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Tucker Beathard, "Nobody's Everything" / Photo courtesy of The Greenroom PR

Tucker Beathard, “Nobody’s Everything” / Photo courtesy of The Greenroom PR

“Sometimes following your heart means not knowing where you’re going, how you’re going to get there, who’s going with you, when it’ll pay off or when it’ll make sense as to why you followed it in the first place.” This is the sentiment expressed by country singer-songwriter Tucker Beathard today via his Twitter, about his journey to album release day. After a less than easy journey to “make it” in country music, his debut album, Nobody’s Everything is finally available. The record is truly one of a kind and an inside look into Beathard’s feelings and growth as not only an artist and musician, but as a human being.

The first half of a two part album was released today which features nine tracks, including “Leave Me Alone”, which the singer dropped a music video for earlier in this week. The second part of the LP is slated to drop early 2019, with nine more songs to look forward to. Beathard depicts the independent album as authentic to who he is, which one can attribute to the project’s refreshing sound, story-telling lyrics, and overall vibe.

The record is the entertainer’s unapologetic take on the events he has experienced in his life, beginning with the first track entitled “Ride On”. The song encourages listeners to keep the past in the past and continue to “Ride On” to one’s soul’s journey. Co-written by Beathard, it is easy to see how his experiencing becoming an independent artist inspired the lyrics: “I always act like I don’t care / When the black tops go nowhere / Keep my head down, tough it out, don’t think about how life ain’t fair / And Ride On”.

With a similar lyrical vibe of “Leave Me Alone,” a therapeutic and emotive track about wanting closure, “Hate It” is another heartbreaking song, where the singer tries to work through feelings of still wanting a broken relationship. The song is another example of a track, where Beathard pours his heart out, singing some of the most honest lyrics that can be written. “I just don’t want to see you with anyone, but me / Now I can barely breathe, drowning in my jealousy/ I know, I never been the kind to leave my heart out on the line / it’s too damn hard to fake it and keep saying that I’m fine / I hate it / I still love you and I hate it”

Keeping with the theme of honesty, “This Life” follows “Hate It,” as the second to last song on the record. Beathard premiered a music video for the vulnerable track with Billboard today. Check out the video above. Although the song can be about a lot of different circumstances, for the singer, his inspiration stemmed from being a teenager in the music industry, who was susceptible to “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll”. This song is real, raw, and emotional, exactly what country music is all about.

Finally, Beathard closes the record out with the heartfelt, “How Gone Will I Go”. The beautiful notion about this track is that it can be applied to some many facets of life and, depending what a person’s going through, it can evoke a different type of message and emotion for each person. “I’ll be back, sure goes with denial / It’s so easy to say, to tell me why I ain’t so / How gone will I go? (3x) / Tell me I ain’t that gone”

Overall, Nobody’s Everything may be one the most honest and raw albums that have been released this year. Beathard’s musical ability and songwriting talent, far surpasses that of any former released songs by the artist. He has entered a different realm of artistry, that we can only hope will continue, during ‘Part 2’ of the record. Follow Beathard’s journey on social media and head to tuckerbeathard.com for future tour information.

Nobody’s Everything 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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Country Superstar Garth Brooks Takes On Late Night Television

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Garth Brooks on Late Night with Stephen Colbert

Garth Brooks on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Photo Credit: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS

Garth Brooks appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night (Nov. 29) to talk about everything from his javelin-throwing college days, taking a break from country music, and his mutual love for Lady Gaga.

Being in the music business, Brooks knows what life on the road is like. Touching on how perfectly Bradley Cooper had cast and directed the hit movie “A Star Is Born” and Lady Gaga’s amazing performance, Brooks also acknowledges that the movie as real life in country music. Everything from being on the road to people backstage, he claims was depicted perfectly. If someone wanted to go see what entertainment is like, Brooks says “that movie is one of them where I would say go see it and you will get a good dose of it.”

The television host, Stephen Colbert asked what it takes to build a country megastar and Brooks laughed and said music was not the plan in college. Instead, he admitted he had a track and field career at Oklahoma State University and explained how being a professional athlete was always the dream. He threw the javelin and was generally happy being at the same school as his brother, someone he calls his hero.

After walking at graduation, Brooks came to find out he was an hour short of being able to actually get his degree. With the track scholarship gone, he set out to a bar in town to try and play a show to earn money to pay for the rest of college. One night turned into two, two into Monday-Friday, and the rest is history for the country megastar.

In 1998, Brooks took a break from his country music career to help raise his family, a time in his life where he said he learned more than ever. After coming back from a 16-year break, Brooks acknowledged that the biggest change in the music industry that he saw was how people consumed music. From 8 track tapes to streaming the music landscape had changed drastically. That was not going to stop him from putting out the music he loves and the way he wanted to. Brooks believes that album cuts are the most important thing and can save someone’s life, as did his.

Of course, the show could not end without mentioning the history Brooks just made: becoming the first person to ever play a concert inside of Notre Dame Stadium. The entire show was recorded so that fans around the world can enjoy the show. ‘Garth: Live at Notre Dame’ is set to air on CBS Sunday (Dec. 2) at 8:00 p.m. ET and country fans will not want to miss it. Brooks continued to tell Colbert and the audience that he is very excited for his special to come out and claims viewers will laugh and cry, but what is going to steal your heart is the crowd. It was below freezing temperature the night of the concert, but every person was still up on their feet and singing every word to every song.

Each week since the big concert, Brooks has released more and more stadium tour dates around the country for 2019. The shows will continue for the next three years. Check out the full episode of Garth Brooks on Late Night with Stephen Colbert here. For more Garth Brooks news, check out our recap of his special Q+A with iHeartRadio in NYC including an intimate moment our NYCountry Swag Managing Editor shared with the superstar.

To catch Brooks on the road, stay up-to-date on everything at his website garthbrooks.com.

 

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Brett Eldredge Kicks Off Annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

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2018 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting

2018 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, Photo Credit: @rockcenternyc via Instagram

Last night, NBC kicked off the most wonderful time of the year with the annual lighting of New York City’s famous tree on the “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” holiday special. Every year, thousands of people travel from all over to watch this one of a kind occasion that takes over New York City. This year was no different with the thousands of spectators in Rockefeller Center, enjoying the night watching some of music’s biggest stars perform, while waiting in anticipation for the tree to be lit.

Before the primetime telecast started, there was a one-hour pre-show special to warm up the crowd for the holiday ceremony to come. Country stars Kellie Pickler, Brett Eldredge, and Martina McBride all appeared singing holiday favorites, getting everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Kellie Pickler Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Photo Credit: Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer

Kicking off the pre-show was singer-songwriter, Kellie Pickler, taking the stage in a stunning red dress and black overcoat performing “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” giving the song a country twist. When it came time for the two-hour primetime special, she sang the classic song, “Santa Baby.” Once the tree was lit, she came back on stage with a choir singing “Joy to the World,” as seen and heard in this year’s Hallmark Channel original movie “Christmas at Graceland,” in which Pickler made her acting debut.

Once again platinum-selling artist and country music’s King of Christmas, Brett Eldredge took the stage for the second year in a row to spread the holiday spirit at this year’s 86th annual holiday special. He came back to perform a couple of songs off his deluxe edition of ‘Glow’. First appearing on the pre-show looking dashing in a velvet suit jacket, singing a holiday favorite, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Throughout the night he performed alongside an orchestra, showing off his smooth vocals with his rendition of  “Sleigh Bells”, and his original holiday track, “Glow”.

Brett Eldredge Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Photo Credit: Eric Liebowitz/NBC

Last, but not least was 4-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Martina McBride. She’s back again to celebrate another holiday with us New Yorkers, after recently performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week. McBride is currently on her “The Joy of Christmas Tour”, but made a special New York stop to perform her renditions from her latest release, ‘It’s The Holiday Season’. She first took the stage during the pre-show appearing in an elegant maroon dress with a black overcoat performing the holiday classic, “Most Wonderful Time of The Year.” As the night went on she continued to sing her renditions of holiday favorites, “Winter Wonderland” and “Happy Holiday/It’s The Holiday” beautifully.

Martina McBride Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Photo Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC

When it comes to the holidays, there’s no one that celebrates them quite like Eldredge. Luckily for New Yorkers, we can catch Brett Eldredge on the Glow Live tour at the historic Beacon Theatre on December 11th. Be sure to follow @NYCountrySwag on Instagram for snaps from the show. For your tickets and more information, visit bretteldredge.com.

 

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Swag Sessions: Featuring Travis Denning

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Rising star Travis Denning joined NYCountry Swag for a Live Swag Session at The Boogie Woogie Room inside Mondrian Park Avenue Hotel before his opening set at Irving Plaza for LANCO. The Mercury Nashville recording artist sang two songs for our followers including his debut Top 40 single “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs” as well as an unreleased track “Good Years” from his forthcoming debut album.

During the Q&A after his performance, Denning sat with NYCountry Swag Founder, Stephanie Wagner to chat about fake i.d. stories, the songwriting process behind the catchy tune, playing in New York City and more.

Watch the full Swag Session above and take a listen to Denning’s music here. For more music from artists we’ve featured during our LIVE Swag Sessions, check out our Sessions Playlist below and give it a follow for updates.

Keep up with Travis Denning on social media – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

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New Music Friday – The Playlist 11/30

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It’s that time of the week again… New Music Friday. Today, we see new tracks including a new song “Catch” from Brett Young’s forthcoming album Ticket to L.A., a full-length highly anticipated album from Tucker Beathard, an acoustic version of Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Drunk Me” as well as Michael Ray’s “The One That Got Away”, a new single from Bailey Bryan and so much 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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Brett Young Lyrics To Use For Instagram Captions

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Brett Young Here Tonight

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Brett Young has the ability to pull on everyone’s heartstrings with his incredibly written songs about love and heartbreak and we have the perfect lyrics to go along with your Instagram captions of pictures from the next time you catch him live.

It is no surprise that his lyrics can relate to anyone going through the ups and downs of a relationship and they definitely can make for a worthy Instagram caption.  Recently, Young married his longtime love Taylor Mills.  It was his on-again-off-again relationship with Mills that influenced his debut album, but this couple is the epitome of a country music love song with a fairytale ending.

Here are some of the lyrics that are perfect for Instagram captions:

1. “We can just stay here in this minute, lose all track of time, let the world spin on without us for a while” – Here Tonight

2. “If you ever loved me, have mercy” – Mercy

3. “No matter how late, baby I’ll be staying up, I can’t sleep without you” – Sleep Without You

4. “Even though I don’t tell you all the time, you had my heart a long long time ago, in case you didn’t know” – In Case You Didn’t Know

5.  “Close my eyes and there we are, you’re still the only place that feels like home, cause your memory won’t let me go.” – Memory Won’t Let Me

6. “It won’t be long til I forget to call you every time that I’m drinking, and you ain’t the love song I can’t keep from singing.” – Like I Loved You

7. “Looks like it’s just me and the whiskey, cause you ain’t here to kiss me” – You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me

8. “Girl you got me saying good lord, God bless, Amen, again and again…” – Makin’ Me Say

9. “When the only thing you want is the only thing that you can’t have” – Left Side of Leavin’

10. “When I feel I’ve lost my way, she leads me home. She don’t know how much I need her, a beautiful believer” – Beautiful Believer

11. “Every page you’ve turned is a lesson learned. Ain’t we all, aint’ we all just tryna get it right? These are the chapters of my life” – Chapters

12. “The way you smile and I can’t help myself. Girl, you got me trying to catch my breath”- Catch

13. “You’re the ship, I’m the bottle and I don’t wanna hold you in”- The Ship and the Bottle

14. “I was born to run, always out there chasin’ the sun”- Where You Want Me

15. “Looking like you walked out of a dream”- Olivia Mae

 

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Top Original Country Music Christmas Songs

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As Thanksgiving is behind us and the magic of the holiday season begins to fill the air, what better way to get into the spirit than turning up that holiday music? In the list below, we’re taking a look at original Christmas songs from some of our favorite country music artists.

 

 

“It’s Not Christmas”
by Brown & Gray

“It’s Not Christmas” is an emotional and heartfelt ode to one’s significant other claiming despite everything that makes it feel like Christmas, “It’s not Christmas til you come around”.  The beautiful lyrics and soft vocals make for the perfect Christmas love song. Brown & Gray joined NYCountry Swag to record the song for a LIVE Swag Session, check out the video above.

 

“Glow”
by Brett Eldredge

“Glow” immediately hits you with the ever-cheerful jazz, of so many classic Christmas songs. It’s a new take on the timeless Christmas love song, filled with flattering lyrics and holiday metaphors about a glowing love interest, “Your looks are evergreen/ Sweet as the angels as they sing.”

 

“Gold and Green”
by Sugarland

“Gold and Green” is a delicate acoustic tune that provides a description of many elements that create Christmas magic- lit up sparkling Christmas trees, tinsel in windows, flickering candles, packages and presents, children, carols, confetti, and wishes. The reiteration that “Everything looks better in gold and green,” emphasizes the extra details put into the Christmas season.

 

“You Make It Feel Like Christmas”
by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

“You Make It Feel Like Christmas” is a dance-worthy song that shows gratitude toward your lover. They brought love and joy back into your life and because of them, you are experiencing all of the wonderful elements of Christmas again- “Sweet gingerbread made with molasses/My heart skipped and I reacted.”

 

“Present Without A Bow”
by Kacey Musgraves and Leon Bridges

“Present Without A Bow” is a great way to express appreciation to those you care about most because without them holidays would not be the same, it would be “like a present without a bow”. The joy and cheer of the holidays spent with those you love, not material things, is what makes the season special as the song gracefully explains.

 

“Candy Cane Christmas”
by Darius Rucker

“Candy Cane Christmas” is a sweet song detailing a Christmas Eve and morning that so many know all too well, like it is a story right out of your own living room. “Angels sittin’ high upon a tree/Watchin’ over presents patiently/Milk and cookies on a plate/Santa Clause is on his way/The kids should be fast asleep”. The familiar scene can provide nostalgia of Christmas’ past to some and a reminder of something to look forward to for others.

 

Check out these tracks along with a bunch of our other favorite country Christmas songs on the playlist below and make sure to give the playlist a follow as we update with new tunes throughout the holiday season!

 

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Jimmie Allen Joins TODAY for ‘Guys Tell All’ Segment & Performance

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Jimmie Allen on Today Show

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Hoda and Kathie Lee on ABC’s TODAY, invited rising country star, Jimmie Allen back to the show for another segment entitled ‘Guys Tell All,” as well as a special performance. The singer-songwriter, who recently dropped his debut album Mercury Lane, and currently has the number 1 song with “Best Shot”, has previously appeared on TODAY both as a co-host and a performer.

Allen sat on the all male panel with reality star, Ben Higgins, comedian, Chuck Nice, and celebrity gym trainer, Don Saldino. The segment is geared towards the idea of getting an inside look into a man’s head. The segment is all about women getting their relationship questions answered from a man’s perspective. Hoda introduced the men stating, “We’ve wrangled a few of our favorite men to figure out what was really going on in their heads- in a segment we like to call ‘Guys Tell All’.”

During the short panel session, the always humble and down to earth, Allen, shared his feelings on continuing to follow an ex on Instagram, as well as, if someone should date a man in between jobs. The singer shared a quick anecdote in regards to his question, “I dated this girl. She unfollowed me like the day we broke up, right. I”m glad I didn’t know- I found out after we broke up, that her guy best friend, they’re dating now. Dude even stayed at my house. Don’t get me into that.” It was one of those real moments that the entertainer often delivers, which makes fans, other artists, and people in general connect with him. Check out the video here.

Immediately following the ‘Guys Tell All’ segment, Hoda and Kathie Lee introduced Allen’s musical performance to the audience, as part of the Citi Concert Series. “He spent years in the country music scene trying to get his name and voice heard,” stated Lee, “and after giving it his ‘Best Shot’ Jimmie Allen soared to the top of the charts. This week Jimmie celebrated two weeks in a row as the Number 1 most played song on country radio, and he’s back to serenade us with his new song ‘Like You Do.’”

Right before playing the track off his debut album, Allen shared how he feels about his recent success with the ladies, “You know, it’s one of those things where you dream of something for so long, and I’m so thankful. I’m mostly happy because I get to honestly look my son in his eyes and say if you work hard enough and are good to people, eventually you’ll get your opportunity to make your dreams happen.”

Check out Allen’s impressive vocals and fun dance moves in the clip below.

 

Allen, who was named a 2018 NYCountry Swag Artist to Watch and also featured during one of our Live Swag Sessions, will head hit the road on Scotty McCreery’s ‘Seasons Change Tour,’ beginning in Dallas, Texas this week. New York Country Music Fans can catch the show this January in Long Island. Allen will also serve as support on select dates of Kane Brown’s 2019 ‘Live Forever Tour.’ Head to jimmieallenmusic.com for tickets and more information.

 

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New York Country Music Fans, Don’t Miss Houston Bernard Band December 8th

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Houston Bernard Band

 

New York country fans do not have to travel far for their taste of country music this month with several different shows popping up all over the area. One standout show is slated for Saturday, December 8th, where Houston Bernard Band will take the stage in the Bronx at Rambling House. The Rambling House is one of New York’s premier bar/restaurants, known as “A lively Irish American pub full of life, music and comfort”.

The free show will feature the talented Houston Bernard Band who have shared bills with Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Montgomery Gentry, Marshall Tucker Band and Clint Black, and are a current nominee for country act of the year, the second year in a row for the Boston Music Awards!

The band recently released the music video for their latest single “We Made Out”, which can be seen on The Country Network and The Heartland Network.  Check it out below and enjoy more music from Houston Bernard Band here.

 

Houston Bernard Band are best known for their lively stage performance, heartfelt lyrics and contagious sound. Gather your friends and get ready to stomp your boots for what is sure to be a fun night out!

RSVP to the Free Show here and be sure to keep up with Houston Bernard Band on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook.

 

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Chris Young Lyrics To Use For Instagram Captions

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Chris Young

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As we await a new project from recording artist Chris Young, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the singer’s greatest hits that are comprised of lyrics that would make perfect Instagram captions for your pictures from the show.

Check out some of our favorite lyrics below:

1. “The love of a lifetime is worth at least a million tries”- Goodbye

2. “Runnin’ every red light, to Hell with the closure… save it for another time”- I’m Comin’ Over

3. “Aw naw, somebody just bought a shot of Patron, hang on… I might have to stay”- Aw, Naw

4. “Those lonely eyes don’t have to be alone tonight”- Lonely Eyes

5. “Fall into me, let me breathe the air you breathe, I can take you anywhere you want to be”- Losing Sleep

6. “Yeah I’m hangin’ on, hangin’ on to every word you say”- Hangin’ On

7. “Same old bar, same burned out lights, same people, and all the same faces… so why in the hell does it feel like a different place”- Think Of You (feat. Cassadee Pope)

8. “Uh honey there sure ain’t nothing, like you loving me all night long, and all I can think about is getting you home”- Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)

9. “We’re like fire and gasoline, I’m no good for you, you’re no good for me”- Tomorrow

10. “I thought I knew what love was, but I didn’t have a clue… I never found anything that makes me feel like I do about you”- You

11. “I gotta say, missing you comes in waves/ And tonight I’m drowning” – Drowning

12. “Your friends and mine/ Run into each other all the time/ Seems like there ain’t no place to run/ This town ain’t big enough for both of us” – Town Ain’t Big Enough ft. Lauren Alaina

13. “My upbringing sounds like George Strait singing/ And I gotta give props to the radio/ ‘Cause if you know me, I was raised on country” – Raised on Country

154. “Fall into me/ Let me breathe the air you breathe” – Losing Sleep

15. “Holler and swaller y’all/ Support your local wildlife/ Do your part around here/ Save water and drink beer” – Save Water, Drink Beer

 

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