Superstar Nelly collaborates with Blanco Brown and Breland on their new song “High Horse,” out now. Take a look below as we dig into the song.
Multi-platinum-selling superstar Nelly has dipped his toes into the country world a few times over the years. Now, the rapper is solidifying his staying power in the genre officially releasing a country-inspired album Heartland, due out on August 27th. Last week, Nelly released the second song off the project, “High Horse,” featuring Blanco Brown and Breland.
Full of country twang and vocals, “High Horse” is another funky collaboration. Similar to Nelly’s collab with Florida Georgia Line, “Lil Bit.” The three artists are proving that genre lines do not need to be so solid. Brown, Breland, and Nelly combine all their unique talents and voices in a song that is truly a genre of its own.
“Get up off that high horse // Get up off of this train // Get up off of that high horse // And drop that thing on me // Get up off of that high horse // Get up off of this train // Get up off of that high horse // And drop that thing on me”
Nelly has had crossover success in the country genre since 2004 with Tim McGraw on “Over and Over” He is in a league of his own. It is encouraging to see him take other promising artists under his wing. Blanco Brown and Breland are both rising stars in their own right!
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Nelly releases.
“High Horse” 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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Dan + Shay score 9th number one song with “Glad You Exist,” marking their third number one song off their brand new album Good Things.
Platinum-selling duo Dan + Shay are truly unstoppable! Their brand new album Good Things just dropped on Friday. It is already home to two chart-toppers, including “10,000 Hours” and “I Should Probably Go To Bed.” Now, Dan + Shay can add another number one to their catalog with “Glad You Exist.”
The single marks the iconic duo’s ninth number one in their career. In just eight years, Dan + Shay have solidified themselves as pillars in the country-pop scene. Their single “Glad You Exist” is one of their best to date. The song expresses how it feels to love someone deeply. Despite the romantic nature of the song, the song comes at a time in the landscape of the world, where love is needed most.
“There’s a couple billion people in the world // And a million other places we could be, but you’re here with me // Take a moment just to take it in // ‘Cause every high and every low led to this // I’m just so glad you exist”
As we wait to see the success of their brand new record, we can guess that there are more number ones in store for the duo. Fans can even catch Dan + Shay on their headlining tour this summer and fall. Dan + Shay stop at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden on September 16th. Find tickets and more information here.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Dan + Shay announcements and releases.
“Glad You Exist” is 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 Kolby Cooper? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Kolby Cooper
The Beginning:
A little over a week ago, we introduced you to a new artist in country music, Kolby Cooper. His major-label debut project Boy From Anderson County is currently one of our favorites of 2021. We chatted with Cooper about his EP and his journey to country music. Learn more about the newcomer below.
Growing up in Bradford in East Texas, Cooper lived a typical country boy lifestyle. The singer recalls growing up on a ranch and riding horses as a young kid. Of course, country music was all he listened to at first. “My dad was always playing Texas Country,” he tells us. “He also introduced me to southern rock and I kinda took that and ran with it.
It was not until Cooper turned thirteen that he really considered playing music himself. “Around 13 or so I started playing music and I kinda figured out that it felt a lot cooler to play music than it did to go be a nurse or to do whatever I was planning on doing in college,” shared the singer.
During this time in his childhood, the singer lost his father to his battle with cancer. “We really bonded over music, so I think it definitely drove me to want to make music.” Additionally, the singer shared, “It just felt right. It was something he was proud of me for doing.”
With blessings from both his mother and his then girlfriend (now wife), Cooper put college on hold to pursue his dream. Combining his love for country music, like his favorite Waylon Jennings, and rock bands like Blink 182 and Nirvana, Cooper was destined to create a sound all his own.
The Turning Point:
Just out of high school, the singer was able to capitalize on his one-of-a-kind talent. He amassed over 100 million streams prior to his debut major-label release. “For the first time in a few years, I took a couple of minutes to think about it and I was like damn, I’m right where I’m supposed to be and I’m doing what I’m meant to do,” shared the singer, reflecting on his journey thus far.
Cooper later added, “There’s been a lot of amazing moments. Whether it be playing our first decent size show […] all the way to playing our first big sold-out show.” Both personally and professionally, Cooper could not be happier with where he is now. He credits his wife and two young daughters for all that he has been able to accomplish so far.
Today:
Cooper created his EP, Boy From Anderson County from the joy he was feeling. “I wanted to make a happy record.” Adding later, “I wanted to kinda show anyone who didn’t know who I was or fans who do know who I am, I wanted to show where I am in my life.”
Although Cooper truly loves all six songs off his project, the singer-songwriter identified the title track and “Way To Go” as two standouts. With the latter, “I really go to explore musically areas that I haven’t gone before.” For the autobiographical tune “Boy From Anderson County,” Cooper got to share his full truth with his fans.
Similarly, the comedic and clever song “Her Favorite Songs” also pulled from a real-life experience. “Every song I write, it’s pulling from some real story, whether it be my story or someone else’s,” declares the rising star.
Fans can gear up for the full-length version of Boy From Anderson County slated to come out at the top of 2022. Cooper also promises that he will continue to hit the road hard, touring as much as he can throughout the rest of the year.
Kolby Cooper’s debut EP “Boy From Anderson County,” is out now.
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Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kolby Cooper announcements and releases.
Boy From Anderson County EP 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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Dan + Shay’s new album Good Things, released today, August 13th is officially available on all streaming platforms. The record features number one songs “Glad You Exist”, “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber, and “I Should Probably Go To Bed.” Check out the full review below.
In a time of chaos and uncertainty in the world, we could all use some good things, and Dan + Shay have certainly delivered. With the release of their fourth full-length album, the aptly titled Good Things, out now August 13, the harmonic pair have provided the perfect summer soundtrack. With twelve new tracks of buoyant and bouncy country-pop, Dan + Shay are offering up a hearty dose of ‘good things’.
The record follows in the footsteps of their 2018 smash self-titled album, which included “Tequila,” “All to Myself,” and “Speechless.” When announcing the new release back in July, the pair took to Instagram, writing, “We poured every bit of our hearts into this project and have never been more excited for anything in our entire lives.”
Each song on Good Thingswas produced and co-written by Dan Smyers, while Shay Mooney also leant his hand to co-writing on eight of the album’s tracks. Other co-writers and co-producers include Nashville heavy-hitters Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Dave Barnes, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi. For the project, Dan + Shay also enlisted some big names from the pop world, including Julia Michaels, Shawn Mendes, and Justin Bieber on the previously released, “10,000 Hours”.
Opening with the album’s airy and melodic “Good Things,” Dan + Shay wish an ex well. With its anthemic chorus over rousing beats, the song is both the perfect album opener and the perfect introduction to this era of Dan + Shay. On this track, they’re eternally optimistic, moving on but wishing her well.
“When it’s late at night // And you’re still wide awake // If you’re with your friends or you’re lonely // When you hear somebody start to say my name // Oh when you think of me // I hope you think good things”
That almost tropical feel continues throughout the album, highlighting its way through songs such as “Steal My Love,” and “Body Language.” Likewise, “Irresponsible” is a mid-tempo yet sultry ode to a booty call that may be wrong, but feels oh-so-right. “I’m still gettin’ over the last time, we said it’s the last time,” they admit of their tryst, wondering “How’d we end up here, in the same room?”
While the album definitely embraces up-tempo tracks, the duo’s softer side is still evident on Good Things. “You” is the type of song that fans have come to expect from Dan + Shay, as they celebrate the love of a lucky woman. “If all else goes wrong // Baby, I’ll be alright // ‘Cause I got you.”
Meanwhile, “One Direction” is another such track, and despite its name, it’s sadly not an ode to Harry, Niall, Liam, and Louis. Instead, it’s a love song that shows Mooney flexing his vocal chops, proclaiming his desire to carpe diem in a relationship. “Cause time only moves in one direction // These are the nights we won’t get back // Don’t wanna waste one single second // Don’t want the starts to fall so fast,” they sing. “Cause someday we’ll be sayin’ how // We wish we could turn back around // Time only moves in one direction // Come on, get closеr, come, let me hold you now”
Getting over an ex is a theme on many of the album’s songs, including “Let Me Get Over Her,” a moody piano-driven prayer of desperation to move on. Meanwhile, “Lying” takes on a similar topic in a very different musical way. If there’s something oddly familiar about the track, it’s the piano melody of the Bill Withers classic “Lean on Me” that weaves its way through the song. “I don’t miss you in my bed // I don’t hear you in my head,” they sing. “I don’t love you, I’m not cryin’ // And I swear, I’m not lyin.”
With a mix of airy up-tempo songs and the ballads that Dan + Shay have become known for, Good Things is the perfect album title, delivering good things in spades.
Good Things Tracklist
Good Things (Dan Smyers, Ross Copperman, Jason Evigan, Ashley Gorley)
Steal My Love (Dan Smyers, Andy Albert, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Reynolds)
You (Dan Smyers, Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)
Body Language (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes, Jordan Reynolds)
Give In To You (Dan Smyers, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)
Irresponsible (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Julia Michaels, Jordan Reynolds)
Lying (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, Bill Withers)
One Direction (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds)
Let Me Get Over Her (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Kyle Fishman, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Tursi)
Glad You Exist (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Ryan Lewis, Tayla Parx, Jordan Reynolds)
10,000 Hours (with Justin Bieber) (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd)
I Should Probably Go To Bed (Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Sean Douglas, Jason Evigan)
Our Picks:
“Good Things”
“One Direction”
“You”
“Lying”
Dan + Shay’s brand new album ‘Good Things’ is out now, August 13th
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Dan + Shay releases.
New York/New Jersey Dan + Shay fans can catch the duo later this month as they will be a part of the Barefoot Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey from August 19-22 and tickets are available here. They’ll also be headlining Madison Square Garden on September 16 and New Jersey’s Prudential Center on December 5th.
Good Things 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.
Jameson Rodgers released a brand new single “One Day,” available now on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the song.
Shortly after the release of his debut EP, In It For The Money, rising star Jameson Rodgers released a new single. Rodgers has been teasing this mid-tempo track on social media all week. In the song, he portrays his feelings towards a breakup in a sarcastic, yet distressing way. Rodgers’ says ‘the day I get over her is the same day I’ll quit drinking beers’ (never).
“One day I’m gonna quit drinking these cold beers // One day me and this truck will quit riding roads ‘round here // One day I’m gonna give up barstools and neon lights // One day I’ll get over you; one day I’m gonna die”
Rodgers broke into the mainstream country scene with his release of the now number-one song “Some Girls,” and is currently climbing the charts again with “Cold Beer Calling My Name”–his collaboration with country superstar Luke Combs. “One Day” has the potential to be the singer’s next radio single. It has early fan engagement and enthusiasm.
Jameson Rodgers’ new song “One Day” is available now
Rodgers will get to sing this song on the road this fall on his Cold Beer Calling My Name Tour which starts September 9th in his home state of Mississippi. The tour will stop in New York City at the Bowery Ballroom on October 13th. For tickets, head to his website.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jameson Rodgers releases.
“One Day” 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’s brand new song “Redneck Be Like” is available everywhere now, August 6th. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new track.
As we anticipate the release of the Country Again: Side B album, fans can rejoice in more new music from superstar, Thomas Rhett! An absolute staple in country music, Rhett continues to give fans exactly what they want: more new music. Since returning to his signature sound, fans have fallen in love with his magic all over again. The singer dropped a brand new song “Redneck Be Like,” perfectly in time for his 2021 tour!
The new song is a country-pop vibe that we truly cannot get enough of. “Redneck Be Like” is the perfect song for summertime. It is sure to be a hit at Rhett’s live shows this summer and fall. ‘The Center Point Road Tour’ kicks off on August 13th. The show makes its way to the New York area at Jones Beach on August 26th. This leaves plenty of time for NYC fans to learn every word to this new jam.
Rhett even posted a brand new dance for the track for fans to have some fun with. Check out the moves in the video below.
“We are who we are and we’re proud of it // Livin’ that small-town life // Redneck, redneck be like // All day in the sun // Always havin’ fun // Always gettin’ sunk in that muddy river // Always got a buzz // Always double cup // Catchin’ catfish up on some chicken liver”
According to Rhett, “This song is all about summertime and getting a chance to unwind and let loose.” He later added, “We wrote it about the towns where I grew up in Georgia and Tennessee, and honestly every town we live in for the night when we go on tour. We can’t wait to see y’all on the road and turn this one up.”
Thomas Rhett’s new song, “Redneck Be Like,” is available now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Thomas Rhett releases.
“Redneck Be Like” 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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Jake Owen’s brand new song “Best Thing Since Backroads” is available everywhere now, August 6th. Take a look below as we dig into the song.
In his brand new song “Best Thing Since Backroads,” superstar, Jake Owen gives the ultimate, country compliment to his soulmate. The new single comes on the heels of Owen’s hit record “GREETINGS FROM… JAKE.”The album boasted three number one songs, including “Made for You.”
“Best Thing Since Backroads” compares a romance to the euphoric nature of a backroad. An interesting concept, Owen manages to keep his southern-boy charm on the new track. “It’s always exciting releasing new music. It feels great being back out on the road and bringing happiness to people,” Owen shared in a recent press release.
“You’re the best thing since back roads, baby // Pedal to the medal with the windows down // Sunshine setting on a cross that saves me // Hanging from a rearview in red dirt clouds // Two-lane heaven’s one hell of a view // But it ain’t got nothing on you”
The new track is a joyous one. It will absolutely be a fun one to sing along to during Owen’s live shows. Fans can rejoice in this new wave of music for the hitmaker. Keep “Best Thing Since Backroads” on your radar!
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Jake Owen releases.
“Best Thing Since Backroads” 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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Who is Nolan Sotillo? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Nolan Sotillo // Photo Credit: Nicola Harger
The Beginning:
This week we got to chat with rising artist Nolan Sotillo. The young artist has been in the industry for many years, honing his craft as both an actor and a musician. After living in California for a few years, the West Palm Beach native made the move to Nashville.
“From a young age I played just about every sport you could imagine and I loved being outdoors, so while I could sing along with the songs on the radio and had some natural melody within, I never really took it seriously until I became a teenager and starting writing songs and taking lessons,” begins Sotillo. It was not until high school that he began to recognize his natural talent and love for music and the arts. “Not getting the lead one year [in a school play] led to me taking lessons and really honing in on my voice,” shares the singer. Sotillo later added that he learned to play guitar after seeing his friend play a Coldplay song to impress a girl.
In regards to his musical influences, the singer was introduced to country music throughout his upbringing. “A lot of the music I discovered as a kid was a result of my parents, whatever they listened to on the radio.” His parents introduced him to artists like Keith Urban, John Mayer, Rascal Flatts, and even George Strait and Jimmy Buffet. “I kinda formed this love for country storytelling with a little bit of rock edge.”
The Turning Point:
Continuing to find his lane, Sotillo believes in being open to all sorts of influences and types of music. “I’m keeping the goal post wide,” he tell us. “I don’t want to rule anything out because I am a lover of all music.” After a successful acting career in Los Angeles, Sotillo decided to refocus his attention on music and songwriting. “So there really came a point where I wanted to prioritize what I initially went to LA for, which was music.” He later adds, “I felt that if I was feeling that way, it was important to me to listen to myself and not shy away from music or shy away from a move.” This led to Sotillo to move to Nashville in January 2020 to pursue a career in country music. For the last year and a half, the singer has cultivated a sound that is all his own through writes with songwriters and other incredible opportunities.
Today:
Interestingly, one of the singer’s newest original releases was the first song he wrote when he moved to Music City. In January 2020, Sotillo wrote, “I’m Still.” “The idea for “I’m Still” was to write about what I was going through at the time,” adding, “I knew it would be something that a lot of people would appreciate, but more than anything it was saying exactly what I wanted to say.”
Sotillo also recently released another cleverly-written song, “Prove Me Wrong.” “It’s such a different way to show love. You’re always trying to find a new way to say the same thing.” The song really depicts how it feels to have a girl really change your outlook on life. “The wordplay with that one is kinda like a tongue-in-cheek, clever kinda way to say yeah girl, you’re good for me.” As far as more new music goes, Sotillo promises it is coming sooner rather than later. “I want to continue to show that there are multiple sides of Nolan, that being said the next release may have one different element that’s just another part of me.” Fans can also catch the singer on his first tour kicking off this September. Find tickets here.
Nolan Sotillo releases new music including new song, “Prove Me Wrong,” out now.
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Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Nolan Sotillo announcements and releases.
“Prove Me Wrong” 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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Take a listen to all of these tracks and more 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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Kolby Cooper’s EP Boy From Anderson County is out today, August 6th, on all streaming platforms. Check out our full review and listen to the new music below.
There is nothing like witnessing an artist’s debut project. Today, singer-songwriter, Kolby Cooper is on full display. The rising artist officially dropped his debut EP, Boy From Anderson County. Cooper wears his heart on his sleeve on the release, sharing all sides of his personality and his story with fans.
The record kicks off with one of the most personal songs on the EP. The title track depicts the love story between Cooper and his wife. The singer thanks his wife for making him the man he is today, teaching him all about life and himself, and of course, convincing him to follow his dreams.
“She made me better // She made me stronger // She made me want this dream so bad // She made me wish forever // Wasn’t all the time we had // She showed me every single thing I didn’t know about me // and I thank god every day that that girl found me”
Next up, “Good For You” showcases the rough and rowdy side of Cooper’s vocals. Written by Cooper along with singer-songwriter Jameson Rodgers and Brent Anderson, the song feels radio-ready. It has the right mix of grit and rhythm. Lyrically the premise of the song is relatable, as Cooper sings about pining after a girl, who did not want him.
On “Excuses,” Cooper slows it down again. This time, the singer somberly shares how it feels to watch a relationship come to its end. The old “it ain’t you, it’s me” is just the start of all the excuses. Similarly on “Way To Go,” Cooper expresses the end of a relationship, but this time putting the blame on himself. The singer’s honesty and vulnerability is evident on this standout track.
Picking the tempo up yet again, “The Song Don’t Make No Sense” is an ode to a complicated ex and break-up. The high-caliber innovation within this song is both refreshing and fun to listen to. The innovation continues with the last song off the record, “Her Favorite Songs.” Cooper has the last laugh on this song, as he sings about his nemesis’ girl singing all his favorite songs.
“Cause now when you get home // Your speakers are full-blown // Your girl is singing at the top of her lungs // Spin in the kitchen // Hey baby, listen // You tell her how you never heard this one // I know that you heard it // I know you know who it is // Ain’t the first song she’s played this playlist”
Cooper’s debut project is nothing short of fantastic. He is the real deal, both as a vocalist and as a songwriter. Fans should keep the singer on their radar.
Boy From Anderson CountyEP Tracklist:
Boy From Anderson County
Good For You
Excuses
Way To Go
The Song Don’t Make No Sense
Her Favorite Songs
Kolby Cooper’s new EP ‘Boy From Anderson County,’ is out now
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kolby Cooper announcements and releases.
Boy From Anderson CountyEP 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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