After yesterday’s snowstorm, let’s listen to Eli Young Band’s 2017 smash summertime hit, “Saltwater Gospel” to get in the mood for summer 2018.
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This week Scotty McCreery celebrates his very first number one single, “Five More Minutes” but let’s take a look back at the very first time the world was introduced to his sultry deep voice. Can you believe he was only 16 years old! Randy Jackson said right before giving McCreery his third “yes” and his chance to head to Hollywood to compete “Dude, love you, love that you are throwback country guy, singing low like that!”
McCreery went on to compete and win season 10 of the popular singing competition.
Gearing up to release his brand new album later this month, “Five More Minutes” is the lead single from his third full-length record, Seasons Change.
McCreery heads to NYC to play his album release show at The Gramercy Theatre on March 19th. For tickets and info click here. We’ll see you at the show!
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This weekend the Grammy Awards, deemed “Music’s Biggest Night” will take place live from New York’s famed arena, Madison Square Garden. With the event just days away, let’s take a look back at some incredible Grammy moments featuring some of our favorite country artists…
Known for their spectacular collaborations, this duet featuring Lady Gaga and Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland singing “You and I” is definitely a moment to remember.
Maren Morris, after a great year, took home the award for Best Solo Country Performance at the 2016 Grammys. Morris is nominated again this year for the same category for “I Could Use A Love Song”. Ironically, Thomas Rhett is the presenter here and is also nominated for his own Grammy for Best Country Album, Life Changes.
Another classic collaboration, Kelsea Ballerini and Lukas Graham mashed up their songs about never growing up, “Seven Years Old” and “Peter Pan” at least year’s award show.
Let’s not forget 2007’s Best New Artist, Carrie Underwood. Taking home the award, Underwood proudly exclaims, “I love Country Music, first of all!” A grateful Underwood thanks God first and foremost, then her parents and then anyone who had a hand in making her album.
Catch The Grammys Live on CBS this Sunday night January 28th at 8 PM ET.
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2017 has brought us so many new and memorable moments to be grateful for. As we countdown to 2018, we are reflecting on our Top 10 New York Country Swag Favorite Moments of the Year. Next up, #8: Taste of Country Music Festival.
Early June, we headed to Hunter Mountain in upstate New York for the Annual Taste of Country Music Festival. This three-day festival featured incredible country music including headlining acts, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Kip Moore. Every year, the festival is the perfect place for country fans to gather and enjoy some great music.
In the past, our New York Country Swag Team has enjoyed the festival as fans, but 2017 marked our first year being there as a vendor and our first vending experience at a major music festival. Setting up shop on the mountain, we sold merchandise from our store and had the honor of meeting so many country fans who enjoyed getting to know more about our brand and walked away rockin’ our gear.
We are so thankful for our time on the mountain and look forward to returning in 2018!
We hope to see ya’ll there! For ticket information, visit: http://tasteofcountryfestival.com
For more of our favorite moments of 2017, make sure to be following us daily as the countdown continues!
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Check out this #ThrowbackThursday to brighten your afternoon. Russell Dickerson covering Justin Bieber’s “One Less Lonely Girl” uploaded to YouTube 6 years ago!
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In honor of American Idol making its return, here is one of our all-time favorite auditions just in time for Throwback Thursday. Carrie Underwood not only sings an incredible rendition of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” but she charms the judges, even when they make her cluck like a chicken.
Underwood went on to win season 4 of the most popular singing competition back in 2005 and has gone on to win a whopping 174 worldwide awards including 7 Grammys. Exactly 15 years after its inception, Idol is back on a new channel with all new judges. ABC will be the new home of the singing competition. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and country music’s very own Luke Bryan will sit in the judge’s chairs.
The new season will kick off in 2018 on ABC.