Jennifer Nettles Collaborates with Josh Groban on Morning Television

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Josh Groban & Jennifer Nettles, Photo via @JenniferNettles on Instagram

Josh Groban & Jennifer Nettles, Photo via @JenniferNettles on Instagram

This has been the year of mixing genres for song collaborations. From The Chainsmokers with Kelsea Ballerini to Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha, combining musical acts has proven to have mainstream success. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles combined her talents with Pop music sensation Josh Groban in a new song off his newly released studio album Bridges entitled “99 Years.”

Nettles took the stage on LIVE With Kelly & Ryan for the second time this year with a  new duo partner, Groban. Early Friday morning (Sept 21), the duo performed “99 Years” for a live studio audience. The singers showcased their vast talents and extraordinary voices in the love song.

“Will we look back down on 99 years of a wonderful life / Where we laughed till we cried and our love was stronger with every fight / There’ll be a thousand moments for you to say ‘I told you’ / And a million more for us to say ‘I love you’/ So let’s look forward to you and I look back / At 99 years like that”

The songstress took to Twitter the day before, to remind fans not to miss the television performance, “Tomorrow, I’m singing a beautiful song called “99 Years” with a lovely human called [Josh Groban], to celebrate the release of his new album … Set your alarm. Set your DVR. Set your intentions. Set your curls.”

If you missed the stellar performance, check it out here. The song is available everywhere you buy or stream music today.

Nettles just wrapped up her Sugarland “Still the Same Tour,” with duet partner Kristian Bush earlier this month. Currently, there are no additional tour dates.

 

 

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Kip Moore’s ‘After The Sunburn’ Tour Hits NYC

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Kip Moore, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

Kip Moore, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

Kip Moore and his loyal fanbase kicked off Fall Friday night (Sept 21) at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom as part of the Georgia-bred singer-songwriter’s “After The Sunburn” Tour.

The evening began with Nash FM 94.7’s Jesse Addy welcoming the crowd and introducing openers Caroline Jones and The Wild Feathers. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jones, and opening act at our Country Night on the Water with Jackie Lee last summer, started the evening with a combination of both covers and songs from her album Bare Feet. Nashville band, The Wild Feathers followed with a setlist from their past albums as well as their recent release Greetings From The Neon Frontier.

Just about half past nine, Headliner Kip Moore took the stage, opening with with “Fast Women” from his most recent album Slowheart (September 2017). Other songs from the album included “Plead The Fifth”, “Sunburn”, “Blonde”, “Last Shot” and “The Bull”.

“Sometimes you get into the room and you already know the electricity is already nice,” drawled Moore before good time anthem “Beer Money” from the best-selling debut album by a male in 2012 and 2013 “Up All Night” (April 2012). Other fan favorites in the show included “Wild Ones”, “I’m To Blame”, “Dirt Road”, “That’s Alright With Me”, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Young Love”.

Moore introduced “More Girls Like You” saying: “These are the kind of nights you hope for anytime you get on stage, so y’all know what’s up with this one right here”. Several times throughout the show, Moore took a sip from his signature stage bottle of whiskey and mentioned his getting scolded about stage time. “Y’all getting down in the balconies up there, I see y’all. Thank you for showing us so much love; it’s so good to be here tonight,” he said.

A special moment came later in the show when Moore performed “Everything But You” for the first time in a while. “This is from the first record,” he said, “Tell ya what, hang on one second; we gonna try it right now. See that’s a badass band up here, ya know what I mean. Y’all forgive us if we mess this up, we gonna give it a go!” The song was performed with true emotion—and every note went off without a hitch.

Kip Moore, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

Kip Moore with band, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

“Separate Ways” closed out the setlist with Moore shimmying across the stage, swilling whiskey, exclaiming “this makes you wanna move” and explaining: “There are strict rules in this place, we’re already over time so we’re trying to get as much material as we can for you guys but they’re already like fining my ass by every minute, so I figured we would come back out and do one for the true die hard fans right now.”

The evening ended with an encore in true Kip Moore fashion. He treated the audience to a brand-new, never-heard-before song from his forthcoming album. “This is all I am gonna ask: I know we live in a day and age where everybody feels like everything needs to be recorded. This is your special night, this song is not be shared.” Just like that, every phone went down and fans were immediately hung up on the moment, completely entranced by Moore’s performance. It was a truly special night for the audience, and one to be remembered.

 

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Kip Moore Plays to Intimate Crowd at Nash FM 94.7’s HMH Stage 17

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Kip Moore, Nash FM 94.7 HMH Stage 17, NYC (Photo by Nash FM 94.7 via Facebook)

Kip Moore, Nash FM 94.7 HMH Stage 17 (Photo by Nash FM 94.7 Facebook)

Friday morning, (Sept. 21), just after kicking off the first night of his headline ‘After The Sunburn’ Tour, Kip Moore stopped by Nash FM 94.7’s Hackensack Meridian Health Stage 17 for a special Up Close & Country performance.

After being introduced by Nash DJ Jesse Addy, Moore discussed some of his upcoming projects which includes an acoustic tour at the end of this run as well as a new full length album. “The fans have been asking for an acoustic project. I’ve been doing acoustic headlining things at the end of my fall tour for the last couple of years and I’m gonna do it again this year. […] The fans are used to it now and they love the singer-songwriter’s songs. They call out for those songs that have never even been on a record, so that’s been a beautiful thing.” Moore mentioned in addition to the project, he’s also stockpiling music for the follow-up record to his latest release Slowheart, claiming he hopes to get back in the studio this November, and fans can expect a new album out some time next Spring.

Taking requests from the audience, the country singer kicked off the intimate set with a signature Moore deep and raspy version of “Dirt Road”. As fans continued to throw out songs, Moore went on to play “Everything But You”, “Last Shot” his current single which is sitting in the Top 25 on Country Airplay charts and ended with “Complicated”. Moore’s raw and infectious energy captivated the entire audience from beginning to end.

Kip Moore with NYCountry Swag Founder, Stephanie Wagner

Kip Moore with NYCountry Swag Founder, Stephanie Wagner

Sharing banter with the crowd between songs, Moore showed off the playful side to his personality. The lucky audience members who won their way in to the exclusive private show were treated to a meet & greet opportunity following his set, before he headed off to soundcheck for his Hammerstein Ballroom show Friday evening.

Check out the full Nash FM 94.7 Up Close & Country performance in the video below.

 

Make sure you are listening to Nash FM 94.7 for your chance to win your way in to these special events. Keep up with Kip Moore on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook. For a full list of tour dates, visit kipmoore.net.

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Thomas Rhett Releases Deluxe Version of ‘Life Changes’

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Thomas Rhett releases deluxe version of 'Life Changes'

Thomas Rhett, ‘Life Changes Deluxe Version’

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of his platinum-selling album Life Changes, country superstar Thomas Rhett, has released a deluxe version of the record. This time, with three brand new songs: “Country Gold,” “Cardboard Heart” and “When We’re 80.”

The digital version also includes two different remixes of “Leave Right Now” and the radio edit versions with updated lyrics of both  “Leave Right Now” and his latest number one single “Life Changes.” In a recent press release regarding “Life Changes”, Rhett said, “This was the song that inspired the name of the album, and is so special for me because it’s my family’s story. It’s amazing that so many people have also been able to connect it to their own stories.”

The singer-songwriter scored four number ones from this album, since it’s release on September 8th, 2017. Including the title track, along with “Craving You,” “Unforgettable” and “Marry Me”.

Co-written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure and Rhett Akins, the added song “Country Gold” on the new deluxe album is an upbeat anthem about Rhett partying down south with some friends.

“Ain’t no gate code, just hop that fence / Ain’t no dress code, baby, come on in / Just pour your worries on Sonic ice / And we gon’ get you feelin’ alright / Got that country gold comin’ out of your radio / A little more funk at the end of your gravel road / Ain’t tryin’ to brag, but we got it all figured out / That’s how we do it in the dirty south,” Rhett sings in the chorus.

The next addition, “Cardboard Heart,” co-penned by Jesse Frasure, Rhett Akins and Sean Douglas, is an up-tempo heartbreak song.

Sometimes I wish I had a cardboard heart / It wouldn’t hurt me when you tore it apart / And movin’ on wouldn’t be so dang hard / If I only, if I only had a cardboard heart / Fold it up, I could just fold it up and move on

The final new song, “When We’re 80,” co-composed by Jesse Frasure, John Osborne and Shane McAnally, is a TR-fashioned love song about his relationship when he and his wife, Lauren are 80-years-old.

Rhett sings, “Tell me it’ll always be this way / You’ll be even more beautiful when you’re gray and crazy / We’ll still kiss and we might cuss / Just tell me that we’ll still be us when we’re 80.”

Rhett is up for three 2018 CMA Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year and Music Video of the year for “Marry Me.” He also received two American Music Award nominations, including Favorite Male Artist – Country and Favorite Album – Country for Life Changes.

Life Changes (Deluxe Version) is now available everywhere you stream or buy music.

 

 

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Jillian Jacqueline Releases Visually Stunning “Sad Girls” Video

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Jillian Jacqueline Sad Girls Video

Photo by: Susan Berry

Big Loud Records’, Jillian Jacqueline, has released the visually stunning one-take music video for “Sad Girls”. The track is one of six songs from her latest EP, Side B. Co-written with Lori McKenna and Tofer Brown, the heartbreaking ballad uses metaphors to portray an agonizing, elongated relationship Jacqueline felt stuck in.

“When I wrote this song, the imagery I had pictured was definitely a rainy city street at midnight” Jacqueline revealed in an exclusive interview with The Fader. “When I came to my longtime collaborator and friend Patrick Tracy to direct this, we both gravitated towards the visuals of a soft romantic image we had seen of 1970s models in a field of flowers” she continued.

Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, the video developed into exactly that. Styled in a gorgeous sundress, it begins with Jacqueline in a field of green grass and flowers, strumming along to her acoustic guitar. Once the chorus hits, the singer-songwriter is seen singing and walking along to the ballad.

“It’s the first time I’ve shot something quite so ethereal in nature and I think it fits the song beautifully,” shared Jacqueline.

Jacqueline was named as one of New York Country Swag’s 2018 Artists to Watch, before highlighting her story in our Swag Spotlight of the Week feature back in January. Currently, she is gearing up to support country superstar Kip Moore on his fall leg of the ‘After The Sunburn Tour’.

To keep up with Jacqueline, visit jillianjacqueline.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

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New Music Friday – The Playlist 9/21

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This Friday, Maggie Rose released a new album, Change The Whole World, as well as a new self-titled EP from Tyler Rich. We also see new singles from Billy Currington, Jimmie Allen, Randy Houser, Walker McGuire and Lindsay Ell. Check out our Spotify New Country Music Playlist below and be sure to follow for updates each and every Friday.

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NYCS First Impression: Maggie Rose ‘Change The Whole Thing’

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Maggie Rose "Change The Whole Thing"

Maggie Rose “Change The Whole Thing”

Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose released her highly anticipated album, Change The Whole Thing today (Sept. 21).

Standing proud in her edgy album artwork, she strays away from the average country music front image. Her black and silver sparkle top infused with matching eyeshadow and backdrop set the mood for the entire album. Stamped with her affinity for finely crafted melodies, a blend of sounds, and complex storytelling, the project includes a variety of all types of music including American music melding Rock, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Gospel. While the album encompasses a plethora of sounds, they all come together very cohesively for an unforgettable group of songs.

Having being told there is something about her voice live, Rose set out to find out what exactly that was. The powerhouse vocalist nailed it down and recorded the songs for her newest project live in one take with her 13-piece “family band” at Starstruck Studios in Nashville, TN. “No one puts albums out like this” Rose said in her video for the album. To have a full live set of songs is something unique nowadays. The full-length LP features 12 songs, 12 live music videos, a 60-minute documentary.

The title track of the album “Change The Whole Thing” is about watching someone put their heart through hell although the song’s lyrics have a meaning as well. Listeners can embrace the chorus in the context of changing the world around them a little at a time.

The world wasn’t broken in a day/ It ain’t gotta stay this way forever/
But you ain’t got to change the whole damn thing/ You just have to leave it a little better /

Between her song “Do Right By My Love”, the first track off the album that has a bluesy feel, and “Hey Blondie”, with a Footloose vibe, the album gives fans a variety of beats to jam along to. The most diverse song on the album, “Smooth”, offers fans a rhythm and blues theme that transports you back to old New Orleans.

Maggie Rose just embarked on her “Change the Whole Thing” tour and will play shows through December. New Yorkers can see her on tour November 19th at Rockwood Music Hall. For additional tour dates and more information, visit maggierosemusic.com

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NYCS First Impression: Tyler Rich Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

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Tyler Rich Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

Tyler Rich Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

The Valory Music Co. recording artist Tyler Rich has released his highly anticipated self-titled debut EP, available everywhere today. The project features four tracks including his breakout single “The Difference” and advance single “11:11”.

“I’m beyond ecstatic to finally get my debut EP out to the world after all of the time we spent writing and creating!” shared Rich in a recent press release. “I believe these first few songs really show who I am as an artist and what fans can expect out on the road.”

The rising star took to Instagram Live just after midnight on Thursday evening, to chat about the new music. To celebrate, Rich said he was drinking pumpkin beer and gearing up to watch American Horror Story with a few buddies nearby and a man’s best friend by his side, his dog Abby. Rich answered questions from fans on Instagram before grabbing his guitar and singing a few clips of each song.

The leading single from the EP and SiriusXM The Highway No.1 hit “The Difference”, was released earlier this year and is currently sitting at #35 on Billboard Country Airplay. The catchy song marks Rich’s introduction to country music fans and country radio. While Rhett Akins, Ben Burgess, Devin Dawson and Jacob Durrett penned the track, Rich was immediately connected to it’s lyrics and beach-like, California vibe. After learning that fellow Cali-native, Devin Dawson was a co-writer on the track, Rich knew that the song was meant to be for him.

“Despite what some may say, people are always looking for that one person who is going to change their life. They are looking for a person that’s going to be the difference and I felt like it was a song people needed to hear,” Rich explains in an exclusive live interview with NYCountry Swag seen in the video above.

As “The Difference” continued to climb the charts, Rich released the second single from the EP, “11:11” back in June, giving fans another taste of what’s to come. “11:11” marks one of the last songs that the famed songwriter Andrew Dorff co-wrote [along with Jon Nite and Lindsay Rimes] before he passed away suddenly in 2016.

“11:11” puts a twist on the common idea that people make a wish when the clock hits those mirrored double digits. For someone going through a break-up, that time could be a painful reminder of the person they wished they still had. The lyrics are honest and vulnerable, making it a relatable post-breakup song.

It’s 11:11 and I can’t help make a wish / I wish you wouldn’t have left, no, not the way that you did / 
Why the hell did I say things that I didn’t mean / Why didn’t I say you were everything, everything

With the release of the EP, comes two brand new songs, “Adrenaline” and “Take It Or Leave It”. Both of which, Rich co-wrote. “Take It Or Leave It” tells the story of giving the other person the reigns in deciding whether to pursue the next steps towards a relationship.

Girl, there’s no pressure, it’s just whatever you want / I’ll be right here waitin’ / 
With my mind racin’ / Either way, babe, it’s your call

“Adrenaline” is about finally getting over a lost love, when the right person comes along. The lyrics flow into each other navigating the feelings of a new love interest giving you that extra rush adrenaline-like feeling.

Your kiss is makin’ me feel again / Those lips are stronger than medicine
I’m fallin’, I’m all in / You brought me back to life / More alive than I’ve ever been

Overall, the EP is one that country fans can easily keep on repeat. Rich’s charismatic personality in his live shows and distinctive vocals make him a promising act to follow. No official announcement has been made regarding a full-length album, but Rich has teased at the idea that fans might see something in early Spring 2019.

Rich makes his Opry debut next week before joining fellow Californian, Brett Young on the road for his headlining “CMT On Tour: Here Tonight” Tour. The show stops in NYC this December making it one of the hottest tickets for New York country music fans this winter. For more dates and ticket information, visit tylerrich.com.

TYLER RICH EP TRACK LIST:
1. “The Difference” | Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Burgess, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett
2. “Adrenaline” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jordan Baum, Johan Lindbrandt, Michael McNamara
3. “11:11” | Written by Andrew Dorff, Jon Nite, Lindsay Rimes
4.“Take It Or Leave It” | Written by Tyler Rich, Jaron Boyer, Ben Stennis

 

 

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Hunter Hayes Premieres “One Shot” Animated Music Video

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Country superstar, Hunter Hayes becomes a cartoon character in his new animated music video for his third single of 2018, “One Shot.”

Penned by Hayes himself, this upbeat record entails how a night out with some alcohol can go from enjoyable to embarrassing after having one too many. The amusing and imaginative video paints that picture quite well.

“I started with one shot / To have a good time / Everybody knows how easy one can turn into five,” sings Hayes in the chorus.

In an exclusive quote for Billboard, Hayes explained, “I really wanted the video to portray the humor in looking back at some of my most embarrassing moments and highlighting the fact that it’s really okay to not take yourself so seriously.”

The entertaining music video follows Hayes’ character on a night after night drunken downward spiral until he receives a series of text messages from his manager saying, “Double H, I got u. ONE MORE SHOT.. Meet at the label in 15 minutes. Don’t blow this.” Hayes’ character immediately pulls himself together and hops on his pet llama to his meeting.

Differing from the animated video, earlier this month, Hayes released a vertical music video exclusively for Spotify, which followed him down a street in Nashville singing along to “One Shot.” The singer-songwriter high-fived, danced and took a shot with a few strangers before heading into a bar.

In addition to these two videos, Hayes recently began a mini-series on his YouTube channel, titled “#NoFilter.” #NoFilter is a “to tell the truth” style drinking game in which Hayes features different special guests in each episode who takes turns with the Grammy award-winning singer, presenting statements that the other must determine as true or false. A wrong guess results in the guesser having to take – you guessed it – “One Shot.” The first episode featured Hayes’ friend and fellow singer-songwriter, Dave Barnes. Featured in the second episode, was Stoney Creek Record’s rising country artist, Lindsay Ell.

Hayes even began a secondary series from #NoFilter, titled “One Shot at a Time”, to show his fans how to throw a party, how to entertain guests and choose the right playlists, but most importantly, how to make his favorite drinks.

To keep up with Hayes and future announcements, visit hunterhayes.com or follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Kane Brown Releases Emotional Video For “Homesick”

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Platinum-selling country star, Kane Brown, surprised fans with an emotional yet heartwarming music video for “Homesick”. The track serves as his third single from his forthcoming sophomore album, Experiment.

Co-written by Brock Berryhill, Matt McGinn and Taylor Phillips, Brown finds himself yearning for the comforts of that one person who is home to him on this record.

I’m homesick / This feeling that I’m feeling, no it don’t quit / It’s like half of me is missing / Heaven knows it / That all I wanna do is be alone with / Your brown eyes, just tangled up and holding / Only you tonight until the morning / Baby, that’s the damn truth / If home is where the heart is, I’m homesick for you

The heartening video opens with a special message that reads: “This video is dedicated to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you California National Guard and to those who submitted their personal videos.” He shows his thanks in the beginning and end of the video by greeting and shaking hands with multiple soldiers at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, Southern California.

In between the personal and sentimental clips shown of troops reuniting with family members and loved ones, Brown performs “Homesick” at the same training base, accompanied by two acoustic guitarists.

This song is yet another taste of the singer-songwriter’s upcoming sophomore album, along with previously released songs, “Weekend” and the summer hit “Lose it,” which currently resides in the top 20 on the country radio charts.

Brown recently topped the country nominations for the 2018 American Music Awards which airs live on October 9th at 8PM ET on ABC. He received nominations for Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Song – Country for his double platinum-certified number one smash “Heaven”, along with Favorite Album – Country for his platinum-certified multi-week number one self-titled debut release.

Experiment is available for pre-order right now and is set to release on November 9th. Brown will head out on his headlining ‘Live Forever Tour’ this Winter with special guests Granger Smith, RaeLynn, Danielle Bradberry and Jimmie Allen. Visit kanebrownmusic.com for more information.

Check out our Hero Collection, which like Brown’s video, is inspired by the men and women of the Military, Fire & Police Departments across the country. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice. A portion of sales from each purchase in this collection is donated to different foundations each month that support our heroes.

 

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