The country music community supports St. Jude in their ‘Love Music, Stop Cancer’, campaign. Find out more about the initiative here.
The 2021 ‘Love Music, Stop Cancer’ initiative brings together country musics stars and industry to raise money for St. Jude families. St. Jude, located in Memphis, Tennessee is a research hospital for children battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Perhaps the most special part about the organization is, thanks to very generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
Families receive the best care in the country, at no cost, making the worst and darkest days of their lives a little bit brighter – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. In addition, St Jude’s research facility and labs are open 24/7 and freely share their findings with hospitals and doctors across the country. They are working towards a world where no family ever has to hear the words “you have cancer”.
Launched more than 30 years ago, Randy Owen from the band Alabama stood up during Country Radio Seminar in Nashville and asked his friends, colleagues, and radio partners to join together to help St. Jude and the children they serve, and so, “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” was born. The program unites more than 200 radio stations and dozens of country music artists annually to raise awareness and support for St. Jude kids.
In addition, Owen, who has been an example of compassion and support since the beginning, kick-started the beloved tradition of giving the “Angels Among Us” award to others who have shown his spirit and exceptional dedication to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This year, the organization introduces the “Love Music, Stop Cancer” t-shirt. For a monthly donation of just $20, you can get the exclusive tee and help support this incredible cause. It costs over a million dollars daily to operate St. Jude each and every day. Donations allow St. Jude to continue to help children everywhere.
Join us and many of your favorite country artists like Carly Pearce, Brett Eldredge, Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, and more in kicking cancer’s ass! #MusicGives
To donate and get your own “Love Music, Stop Cancer” t-shirt head to www.stjude.org.
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Here are five new male country music artists that you should be paying attention to as they establish themselves in the genre.
Elvie Shane
Listen: “My Boy”
The incredible single-songwriter recently released his debut project County Roadsfollowed by his follow-up project,Backslider. Shane’s debut radio single, “My Boy” landed him his first number one song back in October and thee singer-songwriter shows no signs of slowing down. His unique charm, charisma, and honest songwriting make him one of the artists we are most excited about this year. His talent is cool and fresh, and he is already vibing with country fans across the genre. Keep up with Shane on Instagram here.
Jackson Michelson
Listen: “Tip Jar”
Another artist we are loving, Jackson Michelson is one to look out for. Modern country lovers will fall in love with him in no time. He has radio appeal, swagger, and talent for days. Similar to one of our favorites, Filmore, Michelson is all about fun-loving and heartfelt songs. Check out his new EP, Back To That Summer, here. Make sure you give him a follow on Instagram.
Kameron Marlowe
Listen: “Giving You Up”
Arguably one of our standout favorites, Kameron Marlowe has intrigued us since the first moment we heard his music. His self-titled debut EP is one of the best we have heard in a long time. The singer writes and sings songs that are enticing, relatable, and as real as they come. Although we would recommend his whole record, his current single, “Giving You Up” is a must-listen. Follow along with him here.
Heath Sanders
Listen: “Common Ground”
We are also so excited about Heath Sanders and you should be too. When we interviewed the singer back in January about his Common Ground EP, we learned just how passionate he is for his craft. The four-song project conveys his love for country music and its listeners. We recommend that everyone add Sanders to their music rotation! Keep up with Sanders on Instagram here.
Jordan Rowe
Listen: “More Me”
Rounding out our list is the super talented, Jordan Rowe. The rising star has a sound that’s both modern yet traditional. He has written with some of the most talented songwriters in the industry, and it’s clear that now is the time for him to shine as an artist. With support from superstars like Luke Combs, who he opened for, there’s no denying that this is just the beginning for Jordan Rowe. Check out his debut album, Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy, here. Keep up with Jordan Rowe on Instagram here.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming announcements and releases.
Check out more new recently released tunes 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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Here are all of Luke Bryan’s number one songs in his music catalog. Bryan has 28 #1 songs in his throughout his incredible career.
Take a look at the full list of Luke Bryan songs that have gone number one and reminisce through some fan favorites…
“Do I”- Doin’ My Thing, 2010
“Do I” was written by Bryan, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley. It was Bryan’s first ever number one, and the first off his sophomore album Doin’ My Thing. It’s a song about feeling someone slipping away and wanting the relationship to go back to how it was before.
“Rain Is A Good Thing”-Doin’ My Thing, 2010
“Rain Is A Good Thing” was written by Dallas Davison and Bryan. Perhaps one of his most staple songs, “Rain is a Good Thing” is classic Luke Bryan – combining the perfect amount of country roots and flirtation.
“Someone Else Calling You Baby”– Doin’ My Thing, 2010
“Someone Else Calling You Baby” marks the third and final No.1 to come from Bryan’s 2010 album, Doin’ My Thing. It was written by Jeff Stevens and Bryan. It’s a song about not being able to get over a recent break up and what makes it even worse is that the other person already has.
“I Don’t Want This Night to End”- Tailgates & Tanlines, 2012
“I Don’t Want This Night to End” is the first No. 1 to come from Bryan’s Tailgates & Tanlines album. It was written by Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, Bryan and Rhett Akins. It’s a song about meeting someone for the first time and having such an incredible time with them that you never want that night to end.
“Drunk on You”- Tailgates & Tanlines, 2012
“Drunk on You” is the second No. 1 to come from Tailgates & Tanlines. It was written by Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear and Rodney Clawson. It’s a song about a classic country summer night that’s so perfect you don’t need any more buzz than being with your person and summertime.
“Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” is the third and final No. 1 song to come off the Tailgates & Tanlines album. It was written by Jeff Stevens, Bryan and Shane McAnally. It’s a song about two people who know they can’t make it work, but instead of worrying about it being over tomorrow they can spend one last night together.
“Crash My Party” – Crash My Party, 2013
“Crash My Party” is the title track and first of six No.1 songs to come from Bryan’s 2013 album. It was written by Ashley Gorley and Rodney Clawson. It’s about the girl that’s always worth wrecking plans with the boys.
“That’s My Kind of Night”– Crash My Party, 2013
“That’s My Kind of Night” was written by Ashley Gorley, Chris DeStefano and Dallas Davidson. It’s about two people who would rather spend the night out in the middle of nowhere together instead of going out on the town.
“Drink A Beer”- Crash My Party, 2013
“Drink A Beer” was written by Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers. This is one of the most emotional songs out of Bryan’s catalog and the most personal to the artist. Even though he did not write the song, Bryan and his family relate strongly to the song due to some tragic losses that they’ve suffered. It’s a song about losing someone too soon and not being able to understand it. Instead of trying to, you just take a moment to drink a beer as you say goodbye to that special someone.
“Play it Again”– Crash My Party, 2013
“Play it Again” was written by Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson. It’s about the moments that can make a song go from just a song to ‘our song’ for two people and how they’ll always attach those memories to that song.
“Roller Coaster”- Crash My Party, 2013
“Roller Coaster” was written by Cole Swindell and Michael Carter. It’s about a one-week vacation fling that will leave you feeling twisted like an old beach roller coaster long after the week is over.
“I See You”- Crash My Party, 2013
“I See You” was the sixth and final No. 1 off the Crash My Party album. It was written by Ashley Gorley and Bryan. It’s a song about trying to get over someone but everywhere you look, you’re reminded of them.
“Kick The Dust Up”- Kill The Lights, 2015
“Kick The Dust Up” was the first No. 1 off Kill The Lights – the second consecutive album of Bryan’s that would rack up six No. 1’s. The next album that would come close to this amount is Bryan’s current project: Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, which currently has five. “Kick the Dust Up” was written by Ashley Gorley, Chris DeStefano and Dallas Davidson. Going back to some themes from Tailgates and Tanlines, “Kick the Dust Up” it’s about turning a cornfield into a tailgate party with your friends at the end of a long week.
“Strip it Down”- Kill The Lights, 2015
“Strip it Down” was written by Jon Nite, Bryan, and Ross Copperman. Unlike many of Bryan’s tunes, this song strips things down both figuratively and literally as two people who have lost touch reconnect.
“Home Alone Tonight” (featuring Karen Fairchild)- Kill The Lights, 2015
“Home Alone Tonight” was written by Cole Taylor, Jaida Dreyer, Jody Stevens, and Tommy Cecil. A duet with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, this song is about two people who went out that night to get over their ex and are going to help eachother do exactly that.
“Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day”- Kill The Lights, 2016
“Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” was written by Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, Bryan and Rhett Akins. If Luke Bryan could put his entire brand into one song – this is it.
“Move” – Kill The Lights, 2016
“Move” was written by Jay Clementi, Bryan and Micahel Carter. It’s about falling for a city girl turned country as you see the way she learned how to move to some country music.
“Fast”- Kill The Lights, 2016
“Fast” is the sixth and final No. 1 from Kill The Lights. It was written by Bryan and Rodney Clawson. It’s a song of nostalgia and reflecting on how fast life and time flies by.
“Light it Up”- What Makes You Country, 2017
“Light it Up” is the first No. 1 off Bryan’s What Makes You Country album. It was written by Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi and Bryan. It’s quite the modern problem of waiting for someone to text you after a fight being completely at their mercy, just hoping that you’ll see their text pop up on your phone.
“Most People Are Good”- What Makes You Country, 2018
“Most People Are Good” was written by Frasier, Ed Hill, and Josh Kear. It’s a song about always being able to see the best in people and how some of the simplest things in life can also be the happiest.
“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset”- What Makes You Country, 2018
“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” was written by Chase McGill, Ryan Hurd, and Zach Crowell. It’s about a summer love where life was as simple as sunrise, sunburn, sunset repeat, each and every day with that someone.
“What Makes You Country”- What Makes You Country, 2018
“What Makes You Country” is the title track and the third and final No. 1 from Bryan’s 2018 album. It was written by Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Bryan. This is a song about not needing to fit a mold of what is or isn’t country, since nobody is to say what it is that makes you country except you.
“Knockin Boots”- Born Here Live Here Die Here, 2019
“Knockin Boots” is the first No. 1 from Bryan’s most recent album – Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. It was written by Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, and Jon Nite. It’s about needing someone else in the same way that ice needs whiskey, long weeks need a weekend, and sing-alongs need to be sung.
“What She Wants Tonight”- Born Here Live Here Die Here, 2019
“What She Wants Tonight” was written by Jake Mitchell, Jameson Rodgers and Josh Thompson. It’s about a girl that knows what she wants and how to get it – and it just so happens to be him tonight.
“One Margarita”- Born Here Live Here Die Here, 2020
“One Margarita” was written by Josh Thompson, Matt Dragstrem and Michael Carter. It’s about not worrying about anything else going on in life, just having a good time with the people you’re with, one margarita after another.
“Down to One”- Born Here Live Here Die Here, 2020
“Down to One” was written by Dallas Davidson, Justin Ebach, and Kyle Fisherman. It’s about spending the perfect night with someone and wanting one more minute, one more drink, one more song, one more night alone together.
“Waves”- Born Here Live Here Die Here, 2020
“Waves” is the fifth No. 1 off of Bryan’s most recent album and is his most recent chart topper, as of September 2021. It was written by Chase McGill, Ryan Hurd, and Zach Crowell. It’s about summer love and the stars aligning for a perfect night you hope will never end.
“Buy Dirt”- in collaboration with Jordan Davis
When Jordan Davis released “Buy Dirt” with Luke Bryan, it was clear that it was going to be an impressive song. Shortly after finding its way to country radio, “Buy Dirt” deservingly hit the top spot on the country charts.
“Country On” – Prayin’ in a Deer Stand, 2022
Written by David Frasier, Mark Nesler, Mitch Oglesby, and Styles Haury, the song is all about uniting Americans. It is as patriotic and anthemic as it can get, without coming across too cheesy or lacking substance. The song is the perfect song to remind fans across the world that we are all one, no matter our differences.
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All of these Luke Bryan hits and more are 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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Who is Abbey Cone? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
The Beginning:
Country Swag is big on championing women in the industry, and we were lucky enough to get to chat with the lovely Abbey Cone. She is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter, and if you don’t know her yet, you will soon.
Cone is from Texas, so it wasn’t like she ever discovered country – it was all she knew. “Country music wasn’t even really a choice. It was just what I grew up on and what made the most sense for me to sing… country chose me.”
Cone didn’t have a traditional childhood, though. She loved music so much that starting at age 12 she traveled to Nashville from her hometown of Texas to start pursuing a career. “It was so fun. I feel like I was really fortunate to meet some really good people early on that I trusted…back then, it felt like a big little town. So I really got to experience just the magic of the Nashville songwriting community”, she shared with us. “It was hard sometimes, just to be a young girl and basically begging people to take me seriously and try to maintain and find my voice. It helped me grow a lot.”
While her commitment to the genre has served her well when it comes to her artistry, and she is grateful for her opportunities, she notes that there is a lot of sacrifice involved with these decisions. “I didn’t really have a normal high school experience. I left high school when I was 15 after my freshman year and have been in Nashville full time pretty much since then. It was a unique thing to experience, but it just feels like my story.”
The Turning Point:
Cone earned her first publishing deal when she was 16, but when she started collaborating with her producer-turned-love Nathan Spicer, she found her sonic home within country music. This led to her signing a recording contract with Valory Music Company and the release of her debut single, “Rhinestone Ring”.
“I met Nathan in 2018. We got set up on a write together and we immediately hit it off as humans and co-writers. I was at the phase where I was wanting to find a producer… someone who was equally as hungry as I was. And that ended up being Nathan”, she explains to us.
“I cut 6 songs with Nathan and those are the 6 songs I shopped when I got my record deal. It feels like a bit of a blur… we found out that we wrote really well together, that we produced really well together, and that we got along really well… we started dating three years ago now.”
Today:
Flash-forward to now, Cone is a CMT Next Women of Country, releasing music, and set to head out on her first tour in support of Brittney Spencer. On the topic of her song “Rhinestone Ring”, she shares, “Rhinestone Ring’ is about these big plans about a wedding and then meeting the person you feel like you could marry and realizing you don’t need any of that. It paralleled the pandemic and I think a lot of people learned or maybe feel like they don’t need as much as they thought to feel peaceful.”
“This is my first official tour that I’m doing – 8 days with Brittney in January and February. My booking agent called me and told me there’s this opening you’d have to submit for, and I said ‘please submit me!’ I called Mickey Guyton and was like, ‘I love her, I have to do these shows!’ and they ended up going with me. I’m just so excited.”
In terms of what’s next, look out for more tour dates and more new music in the upcoming future from Cone. She is poised to be an absolute superstar with incredible lyricism and a clear vision as an artist.
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Abbey Cone announcements and releases.
Abbey Cone’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes 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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Thomas Rhett has shown no signs of slowing down this year. Here are four Thomas Rhett unreleased cuts that you need to listen to ASAP.
“Half Of Me” (featuring Riley Green)
A couple of months ago, Thomas Rhett performed a song he wrote, featuring Riley Green on stage. Now, the singer-songwriter shared “Half Of Me” with fans on social media. The track is fun, smoldering, and enticing.
“Your Mommas Front Door”
Another unreleased song, “Your Mommas Front Door” is a sentimental song about Rhett’s wife, Lauren. The simple song conveys the side of the singer we love the most. The storytelling aspect and the honesty of this song is one of our favorite things about it.
“Untitled”
In this sweet clip with his daughter, Rhett shares an unreleased song that is currently untitled. The song appears to be a fun-loving track about a new love and all the things that accompany that budding romance.
“Slow Down Summer (piano version)”
Back in May of last year, Rhett shared a version of “Slow Down Summer” for the first time. More recently, the singer shared a piano-driven rendition. The new rendition is thought-provoking, heartfelt, and simply effortless in all the right ways and guess what – now the song is officially OUT! Listen to the recorded version here.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Thomas Rhett announcements and releases.
For the latest releases in country music, check out 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, Blake Shelton released the deluxe version of his eleventh studio album Body Languageon Friday (December 3), containing four new tracks including his current single “Come Back As A Country Boy.” Keep reading below as we discuss these tracks in more detail.
Blake Shelton has had a legendary career in country music, making him a celebrity inside the genre and out. With six platinum records, 28 number-one singles, and nine GRAMMY-nominations, Shelton will go down as one of the biggest artists in country music history. His ability to blend modern and traditional country sounds has allowed him to stay at the forefront of the genre.
Jordan Schmidt and HARDY received writing credits on the first two songs. “Come Back As A Country Boy” has a similar vibe to his 4x Platinum smash hit, “God’s Country,” paying homage to country life and the hard-working, small town folk. Like “God’s Country,” “Come Back As A Country Boy” contains backing steel-guitar and woodsy sounds. “Fire Up The Night” is tailgate party anthem which also features HARDY’s vocals. The two describe what needs to happen to get the good time started. Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley also helped pen this song, along with Bart Butler.
The other two songs are placed on the back of the record. “Throw It On Back” is another fun, drinking tune featuring iconic 90s country duo, Brooks & Dunn. They discuss the feeling they get when they revert back to old-school items, styles, and songs. The project concludes with a love song Shelton co-wrote with Craig Wiseman titled “We Can Reach The Stars.”Shelton sings about how strong the love is between him and his romantic partner and how it allows them to overcome even the most difficult of times.
Body Language Deluxe Tracklist:
Come Back As A Country Boy
Fire Up The Night (feat. HARDY)
Minimum Wage
Body Language (feat. The Swon Brothers)
Happy Anywhere (feat. Gwen Stefani)
Now I Don’t
Monday Morning Missin’ You
Corn
Makin’ It Up As You Go
Whatcha Doin’ Tomorrow
The Girl Can’t Help It
The Flow
Neon Time
Bible Verses
Throw It On Back (feat. Brooks & Dunn)
We Can Reach The Stars
Blake Shelton releases the deluxe version of his album ‘body language’ out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Blake Shelton announcements and releases.
Body Language Deluxe is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes 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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Jason Aldean’s brand new song “Whiskey Me Away,” is out now, December 3rd on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the brand new track here.
As fans gear up in anticipation of GEORGIA, the second installment of Jason Aldean’s double album, the singer dropped the first song off the upcoming record. “Whiskey Me Away” comes just a few weeks after the release of MACON.
The new single was written by superstar Morgan Wallen with Rodney Clawson, Jeff Hyde, and Drive Williams. “Whiskey Me Away” tells the story of a guy falling for a girl unexpectedly. The budding romance is at the forefront of the country-rock slow-jam. Aldean continues to keep his southern charm on the track, keeping with his classic, signature sound.
“Throwing quarters down that jukebox // Play some old-school Alabama // You got the lonely I brought in here // Almost gone without a trace // I know I’ve had a few, yeah, but I’m buzzing on you // You’re a hangover I’d love to wake up to // So come on, baby, whiskey me away // Come on, baby, whiskey me away,”
With a few months left before Aldean drops his next album GEORGIA, it will be interesting to see what new releases come down the pipeline next. Until then, make sure to stream the song below!
Jason Aldean surprises fans with new song “Whiskey Me Away,” out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jason Aldean releases.
“Whiskey Me Away” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes 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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HIXTAPE VOL 1. was one of our favorite albums of 2019, but HIXTAPE VOL. 2 is truly giving it a run for its money. Learn more about the project below.
While volume one of HIXTAPE featured HARDY collaborating with guest artists on each and every song, the new installment of the project showcases the singer-songwriter sharing the spotlight with dozens of other artists teaming up on each individual track. Since Friday, September 10th, HARDY and his team have released one song a week off the one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Songs like “Hometown Boys,” (Matt Stell, Dierks Bentley & HARDY) “Beer Song,” (Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice & Granger Smith) and “Small Town On It” (Chris Lane & Scotty McCreery) have already won over fans.
However, the most highly anticipated song is slated to come out at the end of this week, Friday, December 10th, closing out the stellar project. HARDY collaborates with label-mate Morgan Wallen and Chris Shiflett on a sure to be smash hit!
Check out the full track-list of the fourteen songs below.
HIXTAPE VOL. 2. Track List:
Home Town Boys (feat. Matt Stell, Dierks Bentley & Hardy)
WD-40 4WD (feat. Sean Stemaly, Jimmie Allen & Justin Moore)
In Love With My Problems (feat. Larry Fleet & Jon Pardi)
To Hank (feat. Hardy, Brantley Gilbert & Colt Ford)
Small Town On It (feat. Chris Lane & Scotty McCreery)
Break our Own Damn Heart (feat. Midland & Marty Stuart)
Drink Up (feat. Lee Brice, Randy Houser & Hardy)
Jonesin’ (feat. Ronnie Dunn, Jake Owen & Jake Worthington)
Red Dirt Clouds (feat. David Lee Murphy, Ben Burgess & Ernest)
Beer With My Buddies (feat. Hardy, Josh Thompson & Travis Denning)
One Of Ya’ll (feat. Hardy, Rhett Akins & The Cadillac Three)
I Smoke Weed (feat. Ashland Craft & Brothers Osborne)
Beer Song (feat. Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice & Granger Smith)
Goin’ Nowhere (feat. Hardy, Morgan Wallen & Chris Shiflett)
HIXTAPE VOL. 2 features HARDY and famous friends on twelve original tracks.
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HIXTAPE VOL. 2 is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Dustin Lynch’s song, “Thinking ‘Bout You” with MacKenzie Porter officially goes number one on the country radio charts.
This week, Dustin Lynch scores his eighth number one song with “Thinking “Bout You.” For his collaborator, MacKenzie Porter, while she has three number one songs on Canadian country charts, the single marks Porter’s very first US number one hit.
Back in March, Lynch released a new version of the song as a single featuring pop-country vocalist, Porter on the track with him. The push-pull of the two distinct voices create an interesting dynamic on the already enticing tune. It was just a matter of time before the track became a hit with fans and radio alike.
“I was just thinkin’ ’bout that weekend out on Cumberland Lake // And that one time in Baton Rouge when we made out in the rain // Where we went chasin’ fallin’ stars on a hill at your daddy’s farm // Don’t be sorry for callin’ me up out of the blue // I was was just thinkin’ ’bout you // Oh, I was just thinkin’ ’bout you”
It is always exciting to see an established entertainer collaborate with a rising artist. It is even more exciting to see the song hit the number one spot! Congrats to Lynch and Porter and their teams on their success!
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“Thinking ‘Bout You” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Who is Nessa Lea? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
The Beginning:
We love bringing you new artists, and today we get to do just that. Our spotlight shines on newly signed Curb Records artist, Nessa Lea. Her story is unlike anyone else’s, and we chatted with her about where she started and where she is now.
Born and raised in Tennessee, just south of Nashville, Lea recalls her childhood being very special. “I grew up playing in creeks and catching lightning bugs and all that. I have a very musical family, so music has always been in my life that way,” she shared.” Her family dabbled with different instruments and connections to music throughout her early life.
Finally, when she was in middle school, Lea got the urge to play music too. “I didn’t start really playing myself until I was eleven years old,” she begins, “I was inspired by Taylor Swift, so I started playing guitar and writing my own songs at eleven, I wanted to be like her.” Despite a true love for music, like many of us, the singer was unsure of the path. She added later, “As I grew up I figured music probably wasn’t going to work for me, but I enjoyed it as a hobby, so that’s kind of where I kept it.”
She decided to put music on the back burner, until her boss and mentor encouraged her to go for it.
The Turning Point:
While working at Nashville’s infamous Chaffin’s Barn, a local dinner-theater restaurant, Lea caught the attention of the restaurant’s owner. “The owner there, she found out I could sing and wrote songs and she asked me to play something for her.” After hearing her sing, the owner offered her a chance to play dinner music at the barn before the show every night. Lea obliged, and was happy to have music in her life even more.
Eventually, the owner offered to pay for recording time for Lea, truly showing her how much she believed in her undeniable talent. “We started recording and Don Cusic ended up sending my songs over to Mike Curb unbeknownst to me and Mike ended up offering me a record deal a couple of weeks in,” she shared of the whirlwind experience. “So I signed with them early January of this year and I cannot be more thankful and excited to have an opportunity like this.”
Having all these people in her corner truly inspired Lea to go for her dreams. “I’ve always had this love for music and it’s been my safe place with writing and playing. It was something I enjoyed by myself and kind of being in Nashville and having so many friends that were trying to pursue a musical career, ya know sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t, and I never really had the confidence,” she shared. “Now I have people telling me “I can,” so I’m trying to believe them!”
Today:
Flash forward almost a year later, Lea is living her dream! She made her debut with her single “Bad Boy” in October, and it is truly just the beginning. Taking her love for her artists like Loretta Lynn, Lana Del Ray, and Queen, the singer was able to craft music that speaks to her both as an artist and as a songwriter.
“’Bad Boy’ is my first single and actually on the note of confidence, that song really is about having the confidence to tell someone in a relationship that I can be what you want but if you want me, you have to treat me right.” Lea also added, “Singing “Bad Boy” actually gives me some confidence in myself and I really hope it does that for other girls, […] I hope that other people will listen to it and it will give them the little kick that they need, that little kick of confidence.”
If her single is anything like what’s to come, fans are in for a real treat! Lea lets us know that she has several other songs recorded and more music coming out in 2022. Her goal though is to make meaningful connections with fans. “Now I just really want to give music my all and not disappoint the people that helped me to get here. I’m just really thankful and excited to share my music and hope that it can reach people the way it has me.”
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