NYCS First Impression: Rascal Flatts ‘How They Remember You’ EP

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For over twenty years, Rascal Flatts, comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney, have been the soundtrack to our lives. From “Bless the Broken Road” to “I Like the Sound of That,” Rascal Flatts have always been there for us, providing us with jams for our car rides and songs to cry to for the hard times. Now, they are giving fans one last project before they disband, quietly marking their farewell year. The brand new EP, How They Remember You is definitely for the fans.

A seven-song release, the new record is the country trio’s parting gift to fans that have been with them since day one. The EP begins with the title track and current radio single, which seems like the most fitting song to leave fans with. “How They Remember You” is a song about legacy and Rascal Flatts has definitely solidified their legacy in country music. Similarly, the closing track “Through the Years” is literally an ode to the time we have all spent together. Although dressed as a love song, the boy-band inspired track is definitely a thank you to the fans. “It’s better every day, you’ve kissed my tears away / As long as it’s okay, I’ll stay with you / Through the years”

Harkening back to the heyday of “My Wish,” “Looking Back” feels like an old-school Rascal Flatts jam. “Looking back is all that I look forward to,” is both a heartbreaking line, but also so poetic to have loved something so much that you’ll always wish to return to it. This song can, once again, be attributed to love, but also to the legacy the band has built over the years.

On the other hand, Rascal Flatts leans into their new-found pop-country style with songs like “Warmer” and “Feel It In the Morning.” Both songs showcase the bands’ evolution and their ability to transcend generations as well as genres.  Of course, they wouldn’t be Rascal Flatts without including an anthemic, funky song on their record. “Sip Away” is the drinking song that we know would be great for a live setlist.

“Yeah man that’s sounds just right / So grab a little sunshine, a corona, and a lime and mix it all up together / Get a tan while you can / And forget about your plans / Cause the summer won’t last forever”

Arguably one of the best off the record, co-written by Kelly Archer, Aj Babcock, Pete Good, and up and coming singer-songwriter Brandon Ratcliff, “Quick, Fast, In a Hurry” is a standout on the record. The song features songstress Rachel Wammack, and it is safe to say that her performance is impeccable. The song depicts the back and forth nature of on-again-off-again lovers, who are on the outs but still love each other. Wammack and LeVox, although unexpected, makes the perfect vocal pair!

“Quick, fast, in a hurry / Won’t keep you waiting for me / I can be there in 30 / Don’t worry if the lines get blurry”

Let’s hope the band rekindles their desire to play on stage one last time, and decide to reschedule their recently canceled Farewell Tour! Until then, thank you Rascal Flatts for all the stories all the memories, and all the music!

To keep up with Rascal Flats keep up with Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

NYCS Picks:

  1. “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry” (ft. Rachel Wammack)
  2. “Looking Back”
  3. “Sip Away”

 

How They Remember You EP Tracklist:

  1. How They Remember You
  2. Feel It in the Morning
  3. Quick, Fast, in a Hurry featuring Rachel Wammack
  4. Looking Back
  5. Warmer
  6. Sip Away
  7. Through the Years

 How They Remember You is now 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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Garth Brooks Withdraws From CMA Entertainer of the Year Contention

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Garth Brooks

During an early morning virtual press conference, Garth Brooks spoke with media and to fans across the country watching on Facebook to let them in on a big announcement. Although he has been the recipient of the CMA Entertainer of the Year award seven times, Brooks took the time to explain that he will permanently be removing himself from the ballot. 

His most recent win at the 2019 CMA Awards which took place in Nashville caused a ton of controversy, while the night was supposed to be honoring women and the votes did not go to the sole female nominated, Carrie Underwood who was also the host of the famed award show that evening. 

‘There’s one tweet in there that really stuck in my head,” Brooks said “It said, ‘Hey, man. This guy, why doesn’t he just step down (and leave) the entertainer for the next generation?’ 100% agree.” He continued, “With all the love in the world, we are officially pulling ourselves out of ‘Entertainer of the Year.'” 

This doesn’t mean that the superstar won’t still be nominated in other categories during the CMA and ACM Awards. “I’m extremely competitive,” he admits, saying that those wins “mean the world to me … It’s just, with Entertainer, we’ve been lucky enough to carry that home a number of times, and feel like it’s somebody else’s turn.”

His next album titled Fun was slated for release this year however the artist shares that even though the album is ready to go, he wants to release it once the world is in a better place. “I don’t want to be the guy that tries to do something in the midst where everybody is hurting,” Brooks says. “The album’s ready to go. It’s just, how do you get out and promote and be happy and jolly while everybody’s out there fighting for their lives not only physically, but fighting for their lives financially?”

To keep up with Garth Brooks, visit his website or follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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New Signee Joey Hendricks Releases Debut Single “Yours Or Mine”

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Joey Hendricks

 

Sony Music Nashville is adding to their roster of impressive country singers with new signee, Joey Hendricks. The singer-songwriter is a Washington state native, who is ready to take on the Music City. The singer and his record label celebrated his debut single “Yours Or Mine,”  which premiered on Friday (7/24).

A talented lyricist, Hendricks utilized his first release to show off his vocal chops, as well as, his knack for story-telling. The new release is a mix between soul and country, reminiscent of artists like John Mayer and Teddy Robb. Hendricks teeters the line between genres, fitting right in with the new wave of sub-genres in country music.

“Whose phone gonna buzz tomorrow with a text, says “I had a great time” / I say it’s yours / But I”m hoping it’s mine / Whose friends ain’t gonna let it go, say “you didn’t come home last night” / If it ain’t yours / It’s gonna be mine”

The lyrics unfold a story about the beginning of a blossoming, new relationship, where the singer-songwriter questions who is going to do what first in the beginning stages of getting to know someone. If “Yours Or Mine” is any inclination of what Hendricks has in store for fans, we are definitely in for a real treat and a catalog of songs that will feel both relatable, yet fresh and exciting.

To keep up with Joey Hendricks follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Yours Or Mine” is now 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.

Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Release Collaboration “Happy Anywhere”

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Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are back to release a new, old collaboration that they’ve kept in their pocket since before recording their latest Platinum-certified duet “Nobody But You”. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard country charts in December after nearly 30 weeks of climbing to the top. And, their first partner project “Go Ahead and Break My Heart” from Shelton’s 2016 If I’m Being Honest album, hit #2 on the same chart in May 2016.

Now, the Oklahoma-native and newly settled Oklahoman, Stefani, seemed to have been inspired by their unexpected, socially distanced vacation to finally let the world hear this resilient love story that could not have been better equipped for the couple of five years.

“Happy Anywhere” takes a different spin on Kane Brown’s #1 Billboard hit “Homesick”. Rather than not being together, Josh Osborne, Matt Jenkins, and Ross Copperman narrate a story in which home is wherever the other person is. And, wherever one is, the other follows.

“I’m running wide open / I was born with my feet in motion / But since I met you, I swear / I could be happy anywhere / Any map dot location / You’re always my destination / You’re the only thing that I’m chained to / I could be happy anywhere / I could be happy anywhere with you”

This song marks their fourth collaboration together, counting Stefani’s 2018 Christmas album You Make It Feel Like Christmas that involved Shelton in the title track; which peaked at #3 on the Hot100 Billboard chart. And, because of the positive response of their successful musical partnerships, there’s bound to be more after this one. This certainly won’t be the last.

Directed by Todd Stefani, the music video includes a series of videos that Shelton and Stefani recorded themselves during their time in California and Oklahoma. It’s a truly entertaining watch that involves sweet moments from the couple as well as Shelton’s well-known humor in addition to snippets of a relaxed, casual performance of the song itself.

To keep up with Blake Shelton, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

“Happy Anywhere” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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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NYCS First Impression: Noah Schnacky Self-titled Debut EP

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Big Machine Label Group’s Noah Schnacky is proving he has what it takes to make it as a country music artist. Today, the singer-songwriter finally released his debut self-titled EP featuring seven radio-ready tunes.

Although technically a newcomer, Schnacky has built a loyal following on social media, long before his record deal. Those fans are sure to support his latest project, and we are confident that his fanbase will continue to grow with the release of this well-rounded EP. The new project features previously released jams like “Feels Like Love” and his debut single, “I’ll Be The One,” as well as, brand new tunes.

“Feels Like Love” is a hopeless romantic’s dream song. The picturesque lyrics are the perfect way to explain how it feels to be falling for someone and all the romanticized details only make you like the song even more. “I’ll Be The One”, the song that truly put Schnacky on the map, is another effortlessly perfect love song. With just the right amount of swagger, the singer promises that he will be essentially the ‘dream guy’ if the girl will just give him a chance. We believe him.

“You been waiting on gentleman / To be your steady rock and rock your world / To build your little white house on a little lane”

Remastered versions of “Hello Beautiful” and “Maybe We Will” may also feel familiar to long-time fans. The former is a stripped-down ballad that puts Schnacky’s vocals on a pedestal. He easily flows from lyric to lyric against a simple instrumentation, as he sings the ultimate compliment to a new perspective love interest. “Maybe We Will” feels like it could be a sequel, as the song is about a blossoming, ‘almost relationship’. If “Hello Beautiful” is the initial meeting then, “Maybe We Will” is the courtship. We love how hopeful and sure of himself the singer presents as on both these tracks.

“Hello beautiful / I’ve never seen you before / Do you live ‘round here / What’s your name beautiful / The way you looked at me / Girl it took my breath away / And I had to introduce myself / IU just had to say / Hello Beautiful, beautiful”

In a similar vein, “Where’d You Go” is a pensive, yet fun track about wanting to find your soulmate. We all wonder when we will have that moment, where we meet our better half, but Schnacky finds a way to sing about the subject in a relatable, yet personal way.

On the contrary, “Comeback” deals with the demise of a relationship. Schnacky utilizes clever lyrics to explain the mixed emotions people often feel after a break-up. Friends may want you to bounce back, but ultimately, you just want the girl to “come back.” The double meaning of the hook is a smart and enticing way to create buzz around this song. According to Schnacky, “this song came straight from [his] heart during a hard time in [his] life.” We appreciate the rising artist’s honesty and authenticity.

With this first release, it is clear that Schnacky is a romantic at heart. The heartthrob sensation is one to watch, and we are confident that country fans will resonate with his latest project.

 

NYCS Picks:

  1. “Maybe We Will”
  2. “Hello Beautiful”
  3. “Meet The Man”

Noah Schnacky Tracklist:

  1. Meet The Man
  2. Feels Like Love
  3. Comeback
  4. Maybe We Will
  5. I’ll Be The One
  6. Hello Beautiful
  7. Where’d You Go

 

To keep up with Noah Schnacky follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Noah Schnacky is now 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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HARDY Initiates Celestial Conversation in “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL”

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HARDY Heaven

 

If you have been following along with us here at NYCountry Swag then y’all know how much we love rising artist and songwriter, HARDY. We truly believe that he is on his way to superstardom and we cannot get enough of his incredible songwriting and unique take on music. To top it all off, HARDY saved 2020 by announcing the release of his next project, A ROCK, scheduled to drop on September 4th. Today we get a sneak peek of what we can expect from the album with his newest song “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL,” following previously released jams “BOOTS” and “One Beer.”

HARDY is a master wordsmith and “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” exemplifies his talent effortlessly. The story of losing a loved one unfolds through each verse of the song. HARDY sings about saying farewell to a dear friend in such a way that feels celebratory, yet somber, a combination that only he could deliver. The singer-songwriter has a knack for weaving words together with heavy guitars and drums in ways that are truly unexpected, but spectacular.

“Crank it loud / Hold it down til I get there / When I do I hope you have some new stories to tell/  Till then give heaven some hell”

Although the track wasn’t written with a specific person in mind, HARDY, along with songwriters Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, and Hunter Phelps create a conversation between those still left on earth and those who have passed on. True confidence in the whereabouts of the dearly departed are on full display in the pre-chorus “Yea, I believe em when they say you’re in a better place, you had a wild side but you had amazing grace, I know you’re way off up in them clouds, but if you could still hear me right now…”

The brand new music video paints the picture that runs through your mind when you listen to the track. HARDY manages to envision a funeral for a loved one without making it feel dark. He chooses to showcase both the emotional moments of losing someone, while also highlighting the joy that you feel because you have known someone so special. Clearly a wild boy at heart, HARDY leans into his persona on this tune, while delivering authenticity and vulnerability that is at the heart of the visuals.

Like HARDY’s other songs, “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” is what he does best. It delivers on all the it-factors that we have come to expect from one of our favorite artists. If the rest of the record is anything like the previously released tunes, we are in for quite possibly the best record of the year.

To keep up with HARDY follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” is now 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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Kane Brown Enlists Wife, Katelyn Brown for New Song “Mad At This World”

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Kane Brown and Wife, Katelyn

Kane Brown and Wife, Katelyn [Photo via @kanebrown_music on Instagram]

 

Country superstar, Kane Brown has previously teased a forthcoming collaboration with wife, Katelyn, but this morning (July 23) the singer-songwriter shared more to the news while calling into SiriusXM’s The Storme Warren Show on The Highway. Confirming the duet, Brown claimed, “She’s my secret weapon that I am waiting to unleash.” of his wife.

“Usually, I always just write my songs. This was actually a pitch that I heard that immediately caught my ears and caught my attention, and it’s not ‘Worldwide Beautiful,’ but it’s basically a song pulling out everything else that’s happened in 2020. It’s called ‘Mad at This World,’ but it’s basically saying, ‘How could I be mad at this world, when this world gave me you?'” Brown says of the project.

 

No official word on when the song will be recorded and released.

In the meantime, fans can enjoy Brown’s latest track, “Be Like That” with Khalid and Swae Lee. The highly anticipated song was released on July 10th, but fans have been eagerly waiting for it since videos of him performing the pop-friendly collaboration at his shows back in February surfaced the internet. When we saw it live at the Atlantic City stop on his Worldwide Beautiful Tour, he said it would be his next single to pop radio and teased possible guest features. Watch it below:

Keep up with Kane Brown by following him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Be Like That” is now 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.

For more exclusive video clips from the Worldwide Beautiful Tour visit our Instagram Highlight and a full recap of the sold-out show here.

 

 

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Our Current Favorite Songs by Our Swag Spotlight Artists

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Every Monday, we post our NYCountry Swag, Swag Spotlight artist interview, where we showcase a rising artist in the country music industry. Over the past three years, since this feature began, we have had the opportunity to highlight artists at the brink of their careers, as well as, interview some interesting rising talent.

We decided to take a look back and share some of our favorite songs from some of the hundreds of artists we have featured as a Swag Spotlight artist.

 

  1. Brett Kissel “Drink About Me”

Our first ever Swag Spotlight, we are so proud to see how far he has come with his music.

 

  1. Jillian Jacqueline “Wait for the Light”

Jillian Jacqueline’s newest release is one of our all-time favorites in her music collection.

 

  1. Jameson Rodgers “Missing One”

We love stellar songwriting, and that’s truly what Jameson Rodgers does best. “Missing One” is just another example of this, and we believe that his career is going to take off.

 

  1. Jon Langston “Now You Know”

In just a few short years, Jon Langston has grown his fanbase immensely. “Now You Know” is just another notch in his belt.

 

  1. Jimmie Allen “Good Times Roll” featuring Nelly

One of our favorites, Jimmie Allen can truly do no wrong. His latest collaboration with Nelly is a bonafide hit!

 

  1. Hailey Whitters “Janice At the Hotel Bar”

This song speaks to us on so many levels. The newly signed artist, Hailey Whitters is bound to have a bright career!

 

  1. Abby Anderson “GOOD LORD”

Texas firecracker, Abby Anderson continues to release vocally-impressive, yet spunky jams like this one!

 

  1. Tenille Townes “Somebody’s Daughter”

Still one of our favorites, “Somebody’s Daughter” by Tenille Townes should go down in history.

 

  1. Brett Sheroky “Ain’t My Place”

Brett Sheroky is still so underrated, but we will always champion his one of a kind talent.

 

  1. Kelleigh Bannen “Happy Birthday”

Kelleigh Bannen is a true artist, and “Happy Birthday” embodies that to a t.

 

  1. Teddy Robb “Me on You”

We love Teddy Robb. One of his newest songs “Me on You” is as clever and catchy as they come.

 

  1. Brandon Ratcliff “Living for the City (Uncovered)”

Brandon Ratcliff is as humble and he is talented. His newest project, featuring “Living for the City (Uncovered)” is funky and fun, just what we need right now!

 

  1. Seaforth “Everything Falls for You”

This Australian duo is up and coming that’s for sure. They have unmatched charism and stage presence, and fans are going to continue to fall in love with their music.

 

  1. Jordan Rager “Somebody’s Summer”

Jordan Rager’s newest tune is a feel-good summer anthem that we just cannot get enough of.

 

  1. Hannah Ellis “If the World Was Ending” featuring Nick Wayne

Although a cover, we just cannot get enough of Hannah Ellis and her fiancé Nick Wayne’s cover of this song. It truly sounds like an original, and it is one of the best covers out there.

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Luke Combs Reschedules What You See Is What You Get Tour

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As 2020 shows and tours are canceled or postponed throughout the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke Combs’ What You See Is What You Get Tour becomes the latest to post an update. The entire tour is being postponed and shifted to 2021 dates.

 

“Never in a million years did I think the show I played in Europe this past March would be the last headlining show I’d play this year. Believe me, I’m just as bummed as y’all are… Playing shows for y’all is what I love to do, but I want y’all to be completely safe, so we’re rescheduling all of the shows that were scheduled for the rest of this year to 2021. The new dates are listed above, and tickets already purchased for previous dates will be valid for new dates. I can’t wait to see y’all in person next year.” Combs wrote in an Instagram post.

For a full list of the new dates, visit the Instagram post here.

Tickets purchased for 2020 will be honored for the rescheduled 2021 dates. All ticket holders will be emailed directly with their refund options.

To keep up with Luke Combs, you can follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

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Cam Releases New Song “Classic” & Drops Album Details

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Cam Classic

Southern California native Cam is best known for her dreamy, thought-provoking songs that infuse country, pop, folk, and rock all into one sound. Untamed, her debut record came out five years ago, and on Friday, July 17th, Cam finally announced her follow-up, The Otherside, due October 30th. Ahead of its release, four songs are now available to fans, including the new summer jam “Classic”.

“Classic” was written by Cam and GRAMMY-winning writer and producer Jack Antonoff. Some of Antonoff’s most recent projects include The Chicks’ Gaslighter and Taylor Swift’s Lover, and you can hear his influence throughout the song. The track opens with a fun, 12-string guitar strumming pattern set to a driving percussion that sounds ‘70s and retro, and yet at the same time, modern in the way Antonoff’s producing credits feel.

The song is essentially about a love that is timeless and outlasts current trends and superficiality. Cam describes the love as “a big yellow taxi/Like your best friend’s mixtape/A big limo and a prom date”; all things that don’t belong to one specific decade. They’re simply classic. It’s clever, fun, and poppy, and a reminder that the simple things in life are some of the shiniest and best.

“Jack and I caught something in the air that day and ran with it,” Cam explained in a press release. “The track is so much fun. Jangling guitars, claps, it feels like when a group of familiar people get back together over the holidays, clanking around after dinner with too much wine, and amidst the chatter and laughter and closeness they are really telling each other, deep down, just how much they love each other.”

What Cam always does best is combine her pop instincts, these melodies that stick around in your head forever, with heartfelt and interesting country storytelling to go along with it. She’s distinct in her vocal delivery, and especially on a song like “Classic”, she shows fans how her music isn’t perfectly fit for the country radio mold, but at the same time could still easily be played on the air and be cranked up. Just like the song says, she’s classic.

To keep up with Cam, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 

“Classic” is now 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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