Dierks Bentley Performs “Woman Amen” on WE Day

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Dierks Bentley

WE Day’s fourth annual special aired this past Friday on ABC featuring a star-studded lineup that included multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley. Bentley wasn’t alone when it came to celebrating young people making a difference in the world. He was one of the many famous faces such as Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, Cyndi Lauper, and host John Stamos, all taking part of the special that was filmed back in April at The Forum in Los Angeles.

Along with the celebrities that came out to support, there were 16,000 students and educators alike. Bentley even brought two special guests, Jennifer and Sydnee Floyd, who put together bags of necessities for homeless people in Nashville. He wanted to shine the light on these two amazing women who truly believe in the power of doing good. Everyone in the crowd had one thing in common – being a part of an organization that makes doing good, doable.

Before Bentley took the stage performing his number one hit, “Woman, Amen” off his ninth album, The Mountain, the spotlight was turned onto the Floyd family sharing their inspiring story with the world. When Bentley heard about the family and the great things they were doing, he wanted to go by their house to surprise them. He did just that, as he was walking through their yard singing “Woman, Amen” their faces lit up with excitement, not believing what was happening. He told them, “I’m so inspired by what you guys have been doing, it’s amazing! I thought I had to come out here to say ‘thank you’.” He then went on to invite them to be a part of the music video for “Woman, Amen”, along with accompanying him to Los Angeles for WE Day. The Floyd family graciously accepted both offers and ended the exchange with a group hug.

 

As the music started to “Woman, Amen” he began his performance by saying, “For Jennifer, for Sydnee, all these amazing women out here, thank you so much for what you do, this one’s for you guys!” As the crowd erupted in cheers the camera panned to the Floyd family where they were seen hugging each other before the performance started. Bentley gave all he had when performing at WE Day, not leaving the crowd disappointed for a moment.

Throughout the performance they panned to fans cheering, singing along, and one even had a sign in support of the song. The performance was energized making those watching at home wishing that they were there. At just the right moment, leading to the end of the performance, fireworks came from the stage. The crowd and the Floyd’s were cheering him on. “Woman, Amen” was the perfect anthem for the night with its message of positivity.

WE is made up of three organizations, WE Charity, ME to WE, and WE Day. The organization WE Day is special because they go around the country showing and celebrating the act of social good. This year’s WE Day special did just that, filling The Forum and honoring the young people who do good every day. WE gives opportunities for today’s generation to better the world by volunteering, raising money, and supporting local and global causes. These change-makers create an impact to not only better the world but to give us hope for the future. You can join the WE movement by taking the pledge on their official website.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the WE Day special live you can stream it on Hulu. For New Yorkers, Bentley is taking his Mountain High tour to the iconic Madison Square Garden on September 8th with LANCO and Brothers Osborne. Grab your tickets here.

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5 Reasons To Never Go a Summer Without a Kenny Chesney Show

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Kenny Chesney

Take a ‘Trip Around the Sun’ with the country king of laidback living. We couldn’t be more excited for tomorrow’s show at MetLife Stadium! Here, 10 reasons you can’t miss the summer’s most epic party.

Tailgate Party of the Summer

Before any of Chesney’s openers even hit the stage, fans can be found filling up the parking lot as soon as the gates open. With their pirate flags, coolers and plenty of beer in tow, the country music will be blaring from speakers surrounding the stadium until the sun starts to set.

The Amazing Music Starts Right at 5 PM

With artists like Brandon Lay, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett all on the bill for tomorrow’s show, make sure to wrap up your tailgate nice and early and head into the stadium for incredible music from some of country music’s hottest stars. Chesney takes pride in only bringing the best of the best out on tour with him, allowing exposure to even rising acts like Brandon Lay.

No Shoes Nation Epitomizes Summer Living
Channel the easy-breezy vibe of the No Shoes Lifestyle: Barefoot freedom, cranking some classic Chesney and cracking open an ice-cold drink in the pre-show parking lot tailgate.  Chesney fans are loyal to his brand, showing up year after year to celebrate life and their love for his music.

Positive Vibes, Positive Life
We can all benefit from channeling our energy, turning the negative into the positive, and sharing kindness and compassion, much like the message of his recent song “Get Along”.  Did you know that his most recent album, Song for the Saints,  is benefitting the Love for Love City Foundation, with proceeds being donated to helping rebuild the islands that were devastated last year by natural disasters?

Celebrate Everyday
Chesney’s stage presence and energy are empowering and happy, sharing the idea that each day is a gift to be appreciated; what screams summer more than enjoying every moment of each day?!

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Hannah Ellis Features Her “Home and Hometown” In New Video

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Hannah Ellis released the official video for “Home and a Hometown” this week, and it premiered on CMT for the first time. In one day, the music video made CMT’s most viewed video list. The single dropped on July 13th and currently has been streamed over 500,000 times on Spotify.

Ellis describes the single perfectly in her own words on Instagram. She says “I didn’t know I could feel ‘at home’ in two places that were so different from one another. I always find myself racing back and forth between the two. One day on my drive home, I wrote down the title “Home and a Hometown”, because I realized that I’m lucky enough to have both. I feel like I am part of a generation that was taught to chase our dreams, but always know we had a place to come back to. I hope you find some of your story in mine…”

In the music video, which was directed by Preston Leatherman, you get a glimpse of the singer’s life in her hometown of Campbellsville, Kentucky and her new home in Nashville, Tennessee. The two places are completely different, but you can see in the video how much happiness she experiences in each place. The shots of her family celebrating a birthday are a stark contrast to the Nashville skyline and shots of Ellis and her friends at a restaurant in town but they equally show how her life has changed but still remains the same.

We first fell in love with Ellis when we heard “Would You Love Me”, a song she co-wrote for Russell Dickerson’s debut album Yours, and then hosted her at our Women’s Brunch back in March where she sang that song along with her first single “ILY So What”.  Check out our full recap from that event here.

Hannah Ellis

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Kassi Ashton Drops Acoustic Video For “Taxidermy”

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UMG Nashville and Interscope Records rising new country artist Kassi Ashton has released a one take, unedited, one camera, live acoustic version music video of her latest single “Taxidermy.” Written by Natalie Hemby, Luke Dick, and Rosi Golan, “Taxidermy” is the follow-up to her debut single “California, Missouri” which released earlier this year.

This stripped down version features the singer-songwriter with two of her bandmates; one drummer and one guitarist. The video opens with an explanation of Ashton’s original intentions for the video, “We were going to edit this video. Switch between multiple cameras. Color correct. Add effects. But decided it should be honest.” There is something refreshing about the raw route she chose to take.

Unlike the promo videos for the song which features Ashton wearing bright, bold colors in a mansion fit for a queen, this simple portrayal gives the perfect contrast, a white dress, white background allowing the viewer to focus on the lyrics of the vengeful track. In a recent press release, Ashton shared “I knew the second I heard “Taxidermy” I had to have it, it’s the perfect second piece of me.” Ashton previously said her debut single “California, Missouri” was the intro into everything she is as a person.

New York Country Swag first saw Ashton perform live at CRS in Nashville where she received a standing ovation at The Ryman Auditorium during the UMG Luncheon. Her unique voice and swagger has already captivated country fans. The singer is currently working on her full-length debut album. Follow Kassi Ashton on Instagram to keep up with news and announcements.

 

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Sugarland Perform on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

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Sugarland Live with Kelly and Ryan

Photo: Shervin Lainez for Big Machine Records

Superstar country duo, Sugarland, hit the stage on ABC-TV’s Live with Kelly and Ryan yesterday, performing the title track from their new album, Bigger.  Click here to watch their performance.
Dressed in all black with hints of glitter and gold, the duo shined on the uptempo ode to rising above adversity and self-doubt to find better days. Backed by a five-piece band and one background vocalist, Jennifer Nettles took center stage, as usual, her distinct vocal styling and undeniable presence the focal point. While its hard to look away from Nettles during this performance or any, Kristian Bush holds his own, providing vocals and always appearing to be having the time of his life on-stage.
The pair previously appeared on Live in May, performing the album’s first single, “Still the Same,” and premiering the quirky, “Babe,” which features Taylor Swift.  Lyrically, “Bigger” focuses on a message of hope, one that can be found throughout Sugarland’s new album.
“It’s getting harder and harder to hold our heads up high/ Baby let’s circle the wagons / Show all the dragons they don’t own the sky / We know how to fly / Gravity can’t hold us down / We’re moving at the speed of sound / Past the point from here on out / There’s no going back / ‘Cause we were born for better days / We’ll find a way yeah / We’re gonna be bigger”
Bigger, released in June on Big Machine Machine Label Group, is Sugarland’s first album release as a duo since 2010’s The Incredible Machine. During their hiatus from the band, both Nettles and Bush released solo albums and pursued outside opportunities, including a stint in Broadway’s “Chicago” for Nettles.
Sugarland will continue its Still the Same tour with upcoming stops in Wichita, KS, Highland Park, IL, St. Paul, MN and Grand Island, NE. The duo will take the New York area by storm with a show at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on September 8. Get tickets here!

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NYCS First Impression: Cole Swindell’s Third Studio Album ‘All Of It’

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Cole Swindell All of It

Long gone are the days when Cole Swindell is introduced as “the guy who used to sell merch for Luke Bryan”.  Although that is where the Georgia native got his start, with the release of his third studio album, Swindell is proving as a country music singer and songwriter, he is here to stay.

All Of It, released everywhere you can buy music today, follows a string of seven no. 1 hits from his previous sophomore and debut albums. He also has ten no. 1 hits as a songwriter including Florida Georgia Line’s “This Is How We Roll”, Luke Bryan’s “Rollercoaster” and Thomas Rhett’s “Get Me Some of That”.  As a co-writer on five of the twelve tracks on his latest project, Swindell continues to release radio-friendly hits that will have fans buying tickets to his concerts and streaming his music.

The instant downloads when you pre-ordered All Of It include his current radio single “Breakup In the End” which is climbing the charts and “Somebody’s Been Drinkin'” which go hand in hand telling the tale of a broken relationship.  “I have been so excited about releasing the music for my third album, and my fans have been so patient with me while I took the time needed to make it right that I had to give them something,” Swindell says in a recent press release. “They are the ones who got me here to this important third album, and I felt they deserve to be the first ones to get a taste of the new music, so we have been quietly releasing a few of the songs every few weeks for them. It has been great to hear what they think of the songs because they are the reason I am still here getting to do this.”

All of It certainly has plenty of broken-hearted laments, as well as love songs making sure to cover whatever stage your relationship happens to be in. If you appreciate the artist for his ability to release great drinking songs, don’t worry, All Of It has its fair share.  “Reason to Drink” and “Sounded Good Last Night” will definitely become fan favorites while they raise their cups of beer and “Both Sides of the Mississippi” will be a staple in his live set as he travels the country.  The album closes with the most poignant song,”Dad’s Old Number” a sort of follow-up to “You Should Be Here” a song Swindell released right after his father passed away.  The track was written by Jessi Alexander and Chase McGill and will pull at your emotions as it reflects on calling a phone number that no longer belongs to the person you once loved, wanting so badly to hear their voice one more time.  Touching on each aspect just as any good country album should do Swindell has made sure to solidify his mark in the country music genre.

Following the release, Swindell is hitting the road tonight on a six-night “All Of It” Tour which kicks off in St. Louis and concludes in Pittsburgh, giving fans all across the country the opportunity to hear tracks from the brand new album live.  For full lineup of his upcoming tour dates including his run with Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina head to coleswindell.com.

 

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Chris Lane Announces ‘Laps Around the Sun’ Fall Tour

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Laps Around the Sun Tour
North Carolina native Chris Lane will head out on his highly anticipated second headlining tour this Fall, for his ‘Laps Around the Sun Tour.’ Lane will be bringing along two supporting acts; overnight Walmart yodeling sensation, Mason Ramsey as well as American Idol season 16 second-runner-up, Gabby Barrett.
Ramsey’s debut single “Famous,” is the lead single off of his Famous EP and reached #4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.  During Barrett’s time on American Idol, she performed with some of country’s biggest stars such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Sugarland, and is currently working on recording and releasing new music soon.
The tour will kick off on October 12th in Gulf Breeze, FL at Flounder’s Pensacola Beach and run through the next two months all over the country, ending on December 15th in Philadelphia, PA at Theater of Living Arts. In a recent press release, Lane confessed, “Performing live and interacting with fans is one of my favorite parts of what I do, and hearing people sing along is such a cool feeling. I can’t wait to hit the road and play these songs every night.” Lane recently released his sophomore album Laps Around the Sun earlier this summer, following his chart-topping single “Take Back Home Girl” which features pop singer/songwriter Tori Kelly. “I’m blown away by the response to my new album,” shared Lane. The album debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart.
Pre-sale tickets will be available on August 21st through Spotify and August 22nd for Lane’s fan club members. General sale will begin on August 23rd. The ‘Laps Around the Sun Tour’ will hit NYC on December 13th at Irving Plaza. A full list of dates are below.

 

October 12 – Gulf Breeze, FL @ Flounder’s Pensacola Beach
October 13 – Savannah, GA @ Saddle Bags Savannah
October 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
October 19 – Rosemont, IL @ Joe’s Live
October 20 – Indianapolis, IN @ 8 Seconds Saloon*
October 25 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
October 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
October 27 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
October 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
November 2 – Lynchburg, VA @ Phase 2
November 8 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
November 9 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
November 15 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate
November 17 – Rootstown, OH @ Dusty Armadillo
November 24 – Denver, CO @ Grizzly Rose*
November 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
December 1 – Lakeland, FL @ Wild Greg’s Saloon*
December 12 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
December 13 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
December 14 – Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony
December 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
*Without Mason Ramsey

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NYCountry Swag x Lauren Davidson: The Hero Collection

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The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

Each month a portion of sales from this collection is donated to organizations & charities affiliated with fire & police departments nationwide to raise awareness by supporting and spotlighting their stories. During the month of August 2018, We partnered with country artist, Lauren Davidson to raise $231.14 for her choice Organization of the Month: Police Unity Tour.

Read more about this organization below & Click Here to read more about our current Organization of the Month.

 

 

The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty.  The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.

The Police Unity Tour

In May 1997, the Police Unity Tour was organized, by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department, with the hope of bringing public awareness of Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices. What started with 18 riders on a four day fund-raising bicycle ride from Florham Park, NJ to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Has grown into nine chapters consisting of nearly 2500 members nationwide who make the trip annually.

Now through the end of August, 10% of all sales from our Hero Collection will be donated to The Police Unity Tour. You can shop the collection here. Thank You in advance for your support. We hope that with your help, we can continue to pay it forward to our heroes.

 

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The Hero Collection

Thank You for your support!  – Team NYCS

 

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[Watch] Maddie and Tae’s Captivating Video for “Friends Don’t”

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Platinum-selling duo Maddie & Tae have released the official music video for their latest single off of their upcoming full-length sophomore album,  “Friends Don’t.” The upbeat single was written by Madison Marlow (Maddie), Taylor Dye (Tae), Justin Ebach and Jon Nite. This is the pair’s first new single released under their new record label,  Mercury Records, an imprint of Universal Music Group.

In a recent press release, Dye shared “To us ‘Friends Don’t’ feels sexy and confident, but with a dash of that uncertainty, you have at the start of a relationship, because you don’t know if the other person feels the same way you do. We wanted to play off that push and pull we’ve all felt before.”

In the video, you see exactly that. It starts off with the Texas and Oklahoma duo at a late night house party and each seem to have a flirtatious relationship with separate love interests. There are text messages exchanged as well as mixed emotional signals and one big grand gesture.”We both got to do a little acting and play out separate storylines with a love interest,” revealed Marlow. “It was pretty outside of the box for us to act, so we just tried to have fun with it.” You’ll have to watch to see what happens in the end.

Maddie & Tae will hit the road with Carrie Underwood on her Cry Pretty Tour 360 next Spring along with supporting act Runaway June. The tour stops in New York City on October 2nd, 2019 at the legendary Madison Square Garden and tickets are available everywhere today.

 

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Florida Georgia Line Performs “Simple” on Late Night TV

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Recent Teen Choice Country Song winners and Billboard’s first Trailblazer Award recipients, Florida Georgia Line, comprised of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, performed their top 10 (and rising) hit “Simple” on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday night. “We’re obsessed with Florida Georgia Line, it’s just that simple,” tweeted Corden, after FGL’s performance.

In “Simple” fashion, the entertainers, had the crowd at Studio 56 on their feet, as they performed their first single off their highly anticipated fourth studio album, slated to be released in early 2019 on Big Machine Label Group. Dowsed in a romantic, sepia filter, with old-school attire, dawned by the band, FGL gave a nod to the vibe of the “Simple” music video, which was released back in June. Between the catchy melodies and the effortless sound of the record, the dynamic duo had the crowd clapping along throughout the entire lively performance.

Check out FGL’s performance of “Simple” above. After record-breaking success with their single “Meant to Be,” and rising success for “Simple,” the dynamic duo have been described as “unstoppable” and potentially the biggest act in country music right now. Next, the singers take their talent on the road, making stops in multiple states, including Oklahoma, Iowa, and Florida, with a special stop in Indianapolis, Indiana for the outdoor event taking place on Saturday, September 8th, FGL Fest, featuring other artists, such as Cole Swindell, Raelynn, and Stephanie Quayle.

Check out additional tour dates here, and make sure to keep checking our calendar for any New York City dates that may be added.

 

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