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Kolby Cooper: ‘ Boy From Anderson County To The Moon’ – Album Review

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Kolby Cooper’s brand new album, Boy From Anderson County To The Moon, is out now, August 19th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

In a world where Luke Combs is one of country music’s biggest stars and Chris Stapleton is sweeping awards shows, Kolby Cooper is a natural fit. With his debut full-length album with BBR/ Wheelhouse Records, Boy From Anderson County To The Moon, out today, Cooper is ready to step in, stand out, and shake things up. 

“Boy From Anderson County To The Moon means so much to me,” says Cooper in a statement. “From the top to the bottom, each song is on here for a reason, and I couldn’t be more proud of it! I hope that when the fans listen to it, they hear how much work and how much of me went into this thing!”

Produced by Philip Mosley, the thirteen track collection was entirely co-written by the young singer-songwriter, who puts his own clever spin on lyrics, while mixing his in-jest takes with introspection and depth. He weaves his husky growl over a combination of wailing guitar riffs and poetic ballads in a way that’s sure to have him selling out stadiums in no time.

From the intense, yet radio-radio opening notes of “Are We On Fire?” through the final chords of “To the Moon,” it’s clear this debut is something special.

On the former, Cooper wails through a doomed relationship, as they both know it’s over but can’t seem to let go. The track builds to an anthemic chorus as he wonders who will be the first to end things.

“Is it my fault? // Is it your fault?// Girl who’s to blame? // Is everything we worked for goin’ up in flames? // Is this house burning down all around us? // We’d both be better off without us? // You say that you love me // And I’d never call you a liar // Is it just me or are we on fire? // Burning higher // Baby maybe I’m the gas and maybe you’re the lighter”

Meanwhile, “To the Moon,” named after Cooper’s YouTube series, is an introspective track inviting listeners to enjoy the important things in life while they have them. “Just ‘cause you got a little more dough // Doesn’t make you any better than the next guy // Yeah this life sure feels like it feels like too soon…Just pray there’s something higher than the moon.”

While the album is bookended perfectly, there are many more stories to be told through the East Texas native’s thirteen tracks. On “Excuses,” he deals with an “It ain’t you, it’s me” situation that was inspired by his guitar player’s sudden breakup, while “Breaking News” is a smoldering Jason Aldean-esque up-tempo. That type of lyrical jest continues through “That Song Don’t Make No Sense,” “Her Favorite Songs,” and “Good for You,” which finds Cooper faking happiness for someone who’s moved on, “wishin’ what was good for me was good for you.”

One of the album’s absolute standouts is “Stars Fall Down,” a track that shows Cooper take on another role: Dad. In the moving love letter to his young daughters, the singer-songwriter shows his softer side, encouraging his daughters to always shoot for the stars.

“So when you take aim // Baby shoot for the sky // If you miss, it’ll be alright // I’m gonna love you no matter what // ‘Cause that’s just what a daddy does // Don’t be scared if you burn bright, but you burn out // Baby keep on shining // ‘Cause even stars fall down”

Likewise, the album’s title track reads like a love letter to Cooper’s wife, Jillian, who the singer-songwriter has known since third grade. Cooper tells Taste of Country, “I knew since the last record was more of a sad record about my dad passing away that I wanted this record to be more about where I am in life right now. I’m extremely blessed in every way: I’m married to the girl of my dreams, I’ve got two perfect little girls, and I get to go play shows for people that want to sing every word. So, I wanted to get that across on this one.”

“She made me better // She made me stronger // She made me want this dream so bad // She made me wish that forever wasn’t all the time we had // She showed me every single thing I didn’t know about me // And I thank God everyday that that girl found me // ‘Cause He made a plan // She made a choice // They made a man out of a boy from Anderson county”

Kolby Cooper may just be a “Boy from Anderson County,” but his career is certainly destined for the moon and beyond. Based on this album, we’re certain he’s going to end up amongst the brightest stars.

Kolby Cooper – Boy From Anderson County To The Moon Track List:

  1. “Are We On Fire” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker)
  2. “Excuses” (Kolby Cooper, Brett Tyler, Jordan Walker)
  3. “Breaking News” (Kolby Cooper, Troy Verges, Jake Mitchell)
  4. “Storm’s Coming” (Kolby Cooper, Brett Tyler, Ross Cooperman, Michael Hardy)
  5. “Woke Up Hungover” (Kolby Cooper, Hunter Phelps, Brent Anderson)
  6. “Stars Fall Down” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker, Jacob Davis)
  7. “Way To Go” (Kolby Cooper, Mike Walker, Josh Jenkins)
  8. “Just A Door” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker)
  9. “This Song Don’t Make No Sense” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker, Matt McKinney)
  10. “Her Favorite Songs” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker, Jacob Davis)
  11. “Good For You” (Kolby Cooper, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson)
  12. “Boy From Anderson County” (Kolby Cooper, Jordan Walker)
  13. “To The Moon” (Kolby Cooper, Thomas Archer, Jordan Walker, Ray Fulcher)

*Produced by Philip Mosley

Country Swag Picks: 

  1. Excuses
  2. Are We On Fire?
  3. Stars Fall Down
  4. Boy From Anderson County
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Kolby Cooper’s debut album, ‘Boy From Anderson County To The Moon’ is 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 Kolby Cooper releases.

Kolby Cooper will make his Grand Ole Opry Debut on September 10, and is currently both headlining his own shows and supporting Koe Wetzel. 

To keep up with Kolby Cooper, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

Boy From Anderson County To The Moon 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 James Barker Band? The Story Behind Their Journey to Country Music

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Who is James Barker Band? The lead singer-songwriter of James Barker Band joined us to chat about their journey to country music. Get to know the rising act here…

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Quick Facts:

Full Name – James Barker Band

Hometown – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Musical Influences – Eric Church, Maroon 5, The Strokes, Keith Urban

The Beginning:

Today, we are shining our spotlight on a band we have been loving for the last few years, James Barker Band. The Canadian country band continues to grow their fanbase year after year. If you do not have them on your radar, what are you waiting for? We chatted with lead singer-songwriter, James Barker about his career and the trajectory of his namesake group.

James Barker Band is comprised of four talented men – James Barker, Taylor Abram, Connor Stephen, and Bobby Martin. The men are all from different parts of Canada, near Toronto; however, met each other later in life. Barker grew up in Woodville, Ontario, focusing on music right from the get-go.

“I started kind of playing music when I was 4. I played violin actually, weirdly, classical stuff. I got into songwriting at 12, when I started learning guitar.” Barker’s family influenced him from day one. “I listened to a lot of different stuff. My dad was from the country, so he always listened to country music, and we always had country music on. But my mom was raised in Toronto, so she listened to all kinds of stuff,” shared the singer.

While in high school, the singer focused on writing music. Then one summer, he met Conner, who would go on to be his first bandmate. “I met a fellow by the name of Conner Stephen at a band camp actually,” began Barker. “We were fans of the same kind of music at the same, angsty teenage stuff, and we started a little band.”

Eventually, after Stephen came back from college, the pair recruited their other two members. “We had done recording with Taylor Abram at a studio and thought we should steal him. And we played with Bobby [Martin] in a couple of different bands, and we stole him too.”

The Turning Point:

James Barker Band was officially formed in 2015. “Music draws like-minded people together. It’s such a country music thing, I mean you see it in Nashville every day,” shared Barker. “If you love music, and do it every day, you’re bound to run into people with the same mindset.”

Despite coming back and forth to Nashville, since 2011, the entire band made the move in 2018 to Music City, bringing their eclectic sound to center stage. “We are always blending [genres] in a cool way,” began Barker. “Especially because it is the four of us, and we all have different musical tastes – you definitely hear stuff that is band-related, especially that all rock kind of thing.”

The band names artists like Keith Urban, Eric Church, Maroon 5, and the Arctic Monkeys as some of their top influences. Barker even shared that the band loves incorporating soul, hip-hop, and R&B into their music as well. “One thing we have never done is say ‘we have to make this sound country,’ we’re always like this just has to sound like us, but because we love country music first and foremost, it’s going to come out like that.”

Fortunately, for JBB, the pandemic was a time for them to continue to hone their craft. The artists spent the time perfecting their sound and improving their songwriting ability. “When you have so much time to just concentrate on something, you just get better so much faster,” shared Barker. Adding,“You mature as an artist and you mature as a writer, and I feel like you definitely hear that in our music.”

Today:

Flash-forward to today, James Barker Band got to release one of their pandemic tunes. Most recently, the band dropped their new single, “Rain All Summer.” The sensual and nostalgic song is the perfect blend of soul and country. “With “Rain All Summer” you definitely hear our maturity and our gain in complexities,” shared Barker.

“The cool thing about writing any song, it’s like figuring out the vibe of the song and what the real emotions are before you dig into the lyrics.” With this song, the vibe was all about “giving you a reason not to leave this room.” The song was created to be this sexy and fantasy-like song without being too on the nose, or romantic.

“You can push the envelope a bit sonically and musically, but the lyrics always need to make sense and live like a freaking working-class person,” shared Barker.

Fans can anticipate more new music to come soon from James Barker Band. The lead singer let us know that they have a ton of new music ready to go. Fans can also look forward to more fun TikTok’s and social media escapades from the band, as well as, more live shows sooner rather than later.

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future James Barker Band releases.

To keep up with James Barker Band, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

James Barker Band’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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Kane Brown’s “Like I Love Country Music” Goes Number One

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Kane Brown hits the number one spot on the country radio charts this week with his song, “Like I Love Country Music.” Learn more here…

In his career, Kane Brown has managed to turn from country hopeful to bonafide, cross-genre, superstar! Continuing his impressive top radio hits, Brown’s song “Like I Love Country Music” is officially number one at country radio.

The singer-songwriter released the radio single just a few months ago. “Like I Love Country Music” catapulted to top of the charts week after week, overtaking artists like Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, and Carrie Underwood (all currently sitting in the top ten). The single is an upbeat and undoubtedly ‘country’ jam, where Brown compares his love for his girl to his love for country music. Clearly resonating with fans, it was only a matter of time before the song went number one.

You get me high as Willie, girl // You get me gone as Jones // You turn me on as much as I turn on my radio // Let’s take our time, walk the line // Kinda like Johnny and June did // Yeah, let’s do this // Baby, I love you like I love country music”

We are excited to see what song Brown and his team send to country radio next! Congrats to the singer-songwriter on another chart-topper with “Like I Love Country Music!”

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Kane Brown’s song “Like I Love Country Music” goes number one at country radio.

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kane Brown announcements and releases.

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

“Like I Love Country 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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Steve Moakler: ‘Make A Little Room’ – Album Review

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Steve Moakler’s brand new album, Make A Little Room, is out now, August 12th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

With his patented singer-songwriter-meets-country twang, Steve Moakler is releasing his seventh studio album, Make A Little Room. For the Pennsylvania native, the ten track collection is an autobiographical one, with each song written or co-written by him.

“It really is the overarching theme of the record,” Moakler says in a statement of the album’s title, when it comes to making room in one’s life for the important things. “You can hang it all on that, this shift toward what ultimately matters. It’s the people around you and the little things. Having some margin in your life, and some space for magic to happen.” 

Produced by Andy Skib, collaborators here include Nashville hitmakers like Luke Laird, Marcus Hummon, Kelly Archer, and Lucie Silvas, who lends her ethereal background vocals to the nostalgic and anthemic, “Autumn Came Back.”

Throughout the album, Moakler weaves a mix of introspection and nostalgia with a mantra to seize the day and enjoy the time we have, from the big to the simple things. This is evident on the album’s title track and opener, as he sets a stage for appreciating what life has to offer.

“Make a little room // For the sunshine and the good times and the Saturday nights // Make a little room // For the real talks and the long walks and the color outside the linеs // Put a little more space bеtween living and dying // For more of what money can’t buy you // Cut loose dancing, a little romancing // Before it slips right through your hands man // Make a little room”

Moakler weaves his love of a “Tennessee Girl” into a celebratory track about his wife, Gracie, while embracing his own roots on “Northerner.” On the latter, he sings of where he grew up and where he ended up, proclaiming “Jersey baby and a rust belt boy…I’ll always call it home, I just couldn’t stay too long.”

“You Being You” is a clear standout moment of the album, written just weeks into the singer-songwriter’s first stint at fatherhood. “As I said, I wrote this song in the middle of the night, two weeks into being a dad,” He shared on Instagram. “Not that I was getting much sleep anyway, but this one woke me up. I remember whispering the lyrics into my phone while I sat on the stairs. I feel like becoming a parent has opened rooms in my heart that I didn’t even know were there, so I guess this is the sound of one of the doors swinging open.”

When it comes to doors swinging open, “Pack It Up” centers on packing up one home and moving to another in search of something bigger and better, Moakler musing “Seems like a good place to grow up, since we have to.” 

While there’s a lot of introspection and family reflected on Make a Little Room, Moakler’s “Let’s Go to the Lake,” is about a relaxing day on the water, while “Start A Band” is a tongue-in-cheek ode to a foray into the life of a musician. Not to be confused with the Brad Paisley and Keith Urban duet of the same name, “Start A Band”’ shows Moakler channeling his inner Urban, both vocally and with the tune’s guitar sound.

Another of the album’s most prominent moments is “Better Days,” an anthem for looking ahead to a time when things will be better. With hints of yacht rock, Moakler raises a toast to the future, proclaiming, “Better days somewhere up around the bend // They ain’t here now // But it’s not the end // I’ve been losing ground but we can’t lose faith // Gotta believe there will be better days.”

The album ends with “Numbered,” the perfect bookend to “Make A Little Room,” with hints of Kenny Chesney’s classic, “Don’t Blink.” Here, Moakler encourages listeners to enjoy every moment before they’re gone.

“You breathe in and breathe out // Then the sun’s up and it goes down // There are times you get to live // And times you just get through // Every long kiss, every heartbreak // Every bull’s eye, every mistake I guess we decide just what they all add up to // But it feels a little sweeter going by // Soon as you realize these days are numbered.”

For Steve Moakler, Make A Little Room is the perfect continuation of an already impressive body of work, positioning him as one of music’s most honest and consistent singer-songwriters. 

Steve Moakler – Make A Little Room Track List:

  1. “Make a Little Room” (Steve Moakler/Kelly Archer/Nathan Spicer)
  2. “Tennessee Girl “(Steve Moakler/Oscar Charles)
  3. “Pack It Up” (Steve Moakler)
  4. “Autumn Came Back” (Steve Moakler/Andrew DeRoberts/Lucie Silvas)
  5. “Start a Band” (Steve Moakler/Neil Mason)
  6. “Better Days” (Steve Moakler/Marcus Hummon/Neil Medley)
  7. “Let’s Go to the Lake” (Steve Moakler/Luke Laird/Barry Dean)
  8. “Northerner” (Steve Moakler/Stephanie Chapman)
  9. “You Being You” (Steve Moakler)
  10. “Numbered” (Steve Moakler/Andy Skib/Jacob Davis)

Country Swag Picks: 

  1. Better Days
  2. Numbered
  3. You Being You
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Steve Moakler drops a brand new album, ‘Make A Little Room,’ 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 Steve Moakler releases.

Moakler will hit the stage at NYC’s City Winery on August 12 as part of his Make A Little Room Release Tour. To keep up with the singer-songwriter, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Make A Little Room 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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Frank Ray: ‘Getcha Some’ – EP Review

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Frank Ray releases his new EP, Getcha Some, out now, August 12th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project below and check out our full review.

Frank Ray is making his major-label debut with his brand new EP titled, Getcha Some. The Mexican-American singer-songwriter is sharing six songs for country music fans to fall in love with. Getcha Some is a cohesive EP that you will want to listen to again and again.

The project kicks off with “Streetlights.” Written by Ray with Bobby Hamrick and Frank Rogers, the single is fun and catchy. The melody makes you want to sing and dance along to the Spanish-influenced song. Ray even infuses the Spanish language into the track, adding to the incredible feel of the song.

Sitting at number two on the EP is Ray’s current top 20 and climbing, radio single, “Country’d Look Good On You.” The song is a clear radio winner. The track is both catchy and romantic. Ray shows off his ability to cultivate an incredible track on this solo-write.

“I bet country’d look good on you // Tearin’ up an old two-lane or two // Stars shootin’ ‘cross them baby blues // I bet country’d look good on you // I’m talkin’ county line in the middle of nowhere // Talkin’ out of town, lettin’ down your wild hair // If I get to lovin’ on you like I want to // I bet country’d look good on you”

Ray continues the good vibes and the honest lyrics on the next two tracks, “Y’all Showed Up” and “Somebody Else’s Whiskey.” On the former track, Ray brings the party and island vibes to the fun-loving song. On the contrary, “Somebody Else’s Whiskey” focuses on the story being told. Ray shows off his incredible song-writing prowess yet again.

“I was smiling, thinking about // She’s drinking somebody else’s whiskey // On somebody’s else’s tab // Riding shotgun with some other poor SOB”

The singer-songwriter switches things up on “Late.” The new song is one of our favorites on the project. Instead of leaning into complimenting your love, Ray focuses on the imperfections in a relationship, singing lyrics like “Some things in life are worth the wait even if they are late.”

Finally the record closes with another high-energy song, “Out On Me.” Feeling like an appropriate bookend to “Streetlights,” Ray gives fans a taste of what to expect from a live performance with this jam.

According to the artist, “Getcha Some kind of feels like my introduction to the world so when putting this project together, I really wanted it to be representative of all of the facets of who I am—a family man, proud Hispanic, high-energy entertainer and a bit of a good time Charlie, He later adds, “Most importantly, I wanted to create something that would make people smile. I can’t wait to share these songs with the world and soak in those moments with the crowd.”

Ray definitely fulfilled his desires with this great debut!

Getcha Some EP Tracklist:

  1. “Streetlights” – Frank Ray, Bobby Hamrick and Frank Rogers
  2. “Country’d Look Good On You” – Frank Ray
  3. “Y’all Showed Up” – Frank Ray, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick, and Frank Rogers
  4. “Somebody Else’s Whiskey”—Frank Ray, Derek George, Frank Rogers
  5. “Late” – Frank Ray, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick and Frank Rogers
  6. “Out On Me” – Frank Ray, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell, Derek George and Frank Rogers
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Frank Ray’s new EP, ‘Getcha Some’ 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 Frank Ray releases.

To keep up with Frank Ray, Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Getcha Some EP 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.

Ashley Cooke Drops New Song “getting into” Out Now

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Ashley Cooke’s new song, “getting into,” is out now, August 12th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new, personal track below.

This is going to be Ashley Cooke’s year! The newly signed Big Loud Records recording artist is moving full steam ahead. Her single with Brett Young, “Never Til Now” has won fans over with its romance and vulnerability. Today, Cooke drops another new song that fans fell in love with immediately when she teased it on social media. “getting into” is officially out now.

The new song is a songwriting dream. Cooke has a natural talent for flipping phrases and euphemisms on an axis. “getting into” is all about warning a potential love interest of all the weird and quirky things that they are going to eventually find out about you if you choose to be together. Cooke’s honesty and vocals shine on the superb single.

“You’re into the way I take // My whiskey neat // You’re into the face I make // When you say something mean // You’re into the color of my eyes // Into the way I socialize // For your sanity’s sake, you should know some things // I can burn it down be a dive bar closer // Sunday sitting in a pew hungover // I want love, but I don’t know how”

“getting into” might be our favorite song by Cooke so far. She is a natural talent that is primed to go far in this industry. Country music lovers will continue to support her, as her fame skyrockets with each and every new much deserved opportunity.

Ashley Cooke’s new song, “getting into” is out now, August 12th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ashley Cooke releases.

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

“getting into” 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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Parmalee Release New Single “Girl In Mine” After Earning Third #1

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Parmalee shares new single “Girl In Mine,” out now August 12th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Platinum-selling country group, Parmalee has a knack for creating music that is both catchy and relatable. Today, the singers release a brand new song that will get stuck in your head after just one listen. “Girl In Mine” is officially here!

Written by Matt Thomas with Ashley Gorley, David Fanning, Travis Wood, and Casey Brown, “Girl In Mine” hooks listeners from the get go. Using the power of social media, Parmalee has teased the song, leaving fans begging for its release. This seems to be a new, amazing era for the band.

“You took the single // Out of my life  // Now I can’t wait to // See you tonight //  In my CJ seat // Messin’ with my rearview // No I don’t feel like me // Girl If I ain’t got you // In my t-shirt in my ride  // Runnin’ circles in my mind  // Couple billion in the world // Baby you’re the only girl // In thaat picture in my pocket // On my cell phone when I lock it // It’s all you, no lie // Baby you’re the only girl in mine”

“With ‘Just The Way’ and ‘Take My Name,’ we really found something that connected with our fans,” shared Matt Thomas of Parmalee in a recent press release. “We look forward to continuing that with our new single ‘Girl In Mine.’” The new single is one of their best yet!

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Parmalee drops brand new single “Girl In Mine,” out now.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Parmalee releases.

To keep up with Parmalee, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Girl In 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.

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Dylan Scott Hits Number One at Country Radio with “New Truck”

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Dylan Scott hits the number one spot on the country radio charts this week with his song, “New Truck,” off his brand new record, Livin’ My Best Life. Learn more here!

In conjunction with releasing his newest record, Livin’ My Best Life, Dylan Scott landed his newest number one at country radio with his song “New Truck.” Scott has continued to rise to the occasion, upping his stardom with every chance he gets.

“New Truck” follows the singer’s number one single with his song “Nobody.” The catchy track was written by incredible singer-songwriters, HARDY and Hunter Phelps with top songwriters Ben Johnson and Ashley Gorley. As soon as HARDY sent that track over to Scott, he knew he wanted to cut it. It’s clear that the singer can recognize a hit when he hears it!

“I need one she ain’t climbed up in // That ain’t played her favorite songs // Need some glass that we ain’t fogged up // That her bare feet ain’t been on // I need a hood that we ain’t laid on // Kissing ’til that sun came up // That’s all that’s wrong with this one // If you’re looking you’re in luck // I need a new truck”

A huge congrats goes out to Scott and his team on an incredible feat! It is looking like this year might be the entertainer’s biggest one yet.

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Dylan Scott’s song “New Truck” goes number one at country radio.

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Dylan Scott announcements and releases.

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

“New Truck” 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 Kyle Clark? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Kyle Clark? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Quick Facts:

Full Name – Kyle Clark

Hometown – Jefferson, Georgia

Musical Influences – Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, John Mayer

The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight artist is one of the masterminds behind Lily Rose’s breakout single, “Villain.” Kyle Clark is a talented singer-songwriter, who has been working towards a career in music for a long time coming, discovering a love for the craft at an early age.

Although born in Hawaii, Clark spent most of his life in Georgia, even attending both the University of North Georgia and the University of Georgia later in life. Music was a staple in his childhood. “Whenever it came to music, I always had music playing in the house. My parents, from early on, were listening to artists like George Strait, Kenny Chesney, and Alan Jackson.”

At just five years old, Clark developed an appreciation for country music, but especially Chesney. “I really loved Kenny Chesney. He was my hero when it came to country music.” The singer recalls performing Chesney songs around the house and yelling into the camera, “I’m Kenny Chesney.” Interestingly enough, when he would say that, his mom would respond back, “I hope you will be someday.” That adorable audio will someday be in an upcoming song too!

As Clark got older, he started to broaden his affinity for music. “Music was always a big part of my childhood. Whether it was country music and also Jimmy Buffet or Bob Marley. Then there was also classic rock. I loved Boston.” At thirteen years old, the singer picked up the guitar, and around fifteen years old, he began to write music, heavily investing back into his first love, country music.

At that same time, one of his teachers noticed how interested in music he was, and asked him to play at the ‘Ms. Jackson County Pageant.’ This went on to be his first ever live performance, and he was hooked.

The Turning Point:

While attending college, Clark began to garner traction with his music career. He competed in several competitions, even winning the Nash Next competition for Atlanta. This led him to have opportunities that he could never have dreamed of. He was asked (and obliged) to open up for Darius Rucker. “I was like now I’m going to be playing at Verizon Wireless […] When I got to play, there were probably 1000 to 2000 people in the audience.”

Later on, he continued to foster a connection with the local radio station, which continued to help him gain more opportunities. One of those opportunities was to open for Kane Brown. Clark recalls Brown encouraging him to work on his social media presence, look for an agent, and continue to work on his craft. He was even nice enough to post a picture of the two of them together, which helped Clark to gain a bigger social media following.

“I just continued to think, ‘how do I do this again, how do I continue to have events like this and feel the way that it makes me feel getting to play songs for people.'”

As fate would have it, eventually someone in Nashville began to notice his talent and reached out to have a meeting with him and producer, Jordan Schmidt. That meeting led to his first ever publishing deal and eventual move to Nashville in June of 2019.

“It was just like let’s keep writing songs, so I think I came back in May and I wrote again with some people, and we even cut a couple of songs that I had written at that point,” shared the singer, adding later, “I moved the week of CMA Fest and I just met everyone.”

Today:

Flash forward to today, Clark has overcome many obstacles, since moving to Nashville. The singer-songwriter spent 6 months with a publishing deal, until the pandemic through things off course. During that time he helped create Lily Rose’s “Villain,” as well as, started to release music of his own.

Most recently, the singer released the acoustic version of his song “Hope It’s Hot Out.” The singer wrote the track, during his spring break on his second writing trip to Nashville. Both versions of the song showcase Clark’s undeniable talent and charm.

The singer is also set to release a brand new song with fellow newcomer, Troy Cartwright called “Bad Day To Be A Beer.” The upcoming single is fun-loving, a perfect summer anthem that fans are sure to fall in love with. Fans can anticipate the song’s release, this Friday (8/12).

“If you surround yourself with the right people and the people that are doing the right thing, then good things are going to happen,” shared the singer, before acknowledging that this is just the start! Fans can expect more new music coming soon!

Connect:

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Kyle Clark’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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Dylan Scott: ‘Livin’ My Best Life’ – Album Review

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Dylan Scott’s brand new album, Livin’ My Best Life, is out now, August 5th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

Over three years since the release of his EP, Nothing to Do Town, Dylan Scott is back with a new full-length album, Livin’ My Best Life. Eight of the album’s sixteen tracks were co-written by Scott, allowing the Louisiana native to show his different sides. The singer-songwriter truly flexes his best life here, reveling in everything from church pews to raucous stage shows to nights at home with the love of his life. 

The new album also features co-writes by Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Mitchell Tenpenny, HARDY, Morgan Wallen, and more of Nashville’s biggest names, and their influences can be heard throughout this album. While Scott puts his patented growl and country twang on each and every song, hints of different writers can be found on their respective tracks.

For example, the album’s title track shows that Scott could easily be the long-lost third member of Florida Georgia Line, crooning over the breezy summer anthem about living life to the fullest, as he drops a “YOLO” in the lyrics. Co-written by FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, along with Thomas Rhett and Corey Crowder, the track is the perfect mood lifter and crowd-pleaser.

“I’m just out here livin’ // Out here livin’ // Livin’ my best life, aye // And I’m just out here chillin’ // Feelin’ like a million // Kickin’ it like it’s my birthday // Hey I’ma do exactly what I want // I’ma sip // Sip on somethin’ strong singin’ // I’m just out here livin’ // Out here livin’// Livin’ my best life.”

While Scott can do a party anthem with the best of them as evidenced on tracks like “Amen to That” and “Nothing to Do Town,” he shines when he’s showing his softer side. This is endlessly apparent on songs like “Can’t Have Mine,” “Boy I Was Back Then,” “Lay Down with You” and “Tough.”

“Can’t Have Mine (Find You a Girl),” which has become a bit of a TikTok sensation, shows Scott adoring a woman in his life, as he proclaims all of the virtues she has, before teasing “take it from me // That’s the kind you need to find // You just can’t have mine.” Meanwhile, on the sultry “Lay Down With You,” he admits that the best part of his day is when it’s over and he can just cuddle up with someone special. 

“Tough” cleverly shows Scott’s softer side, as he warns his son of all the times when it’ll seem impossible to be tough, ranging from nearly losing the love of your life to watching her walk down the aisle. Likewise, the singer-songwriter is introspective on “Boy I Was Back Then,” admitting that it would be hard for someone to love him if they knew him in his wild, younger days.

A clear highlight of the album is “In Our Blood,” Scott’s anthemic duet with Jimmie Allen. On the darkly melodic tune, the pair harmonize over the fact that, despite our differences, we’re all humans who bleed red. The song of unity finds the pair seeking common ground, admitting that “we might do things in a different way // But we all want love and we all need grace // Everybody bleeds red at the end of the day.”

“New Truck” finds Scott seeking to trade-in his beloved truck because of the memories it holds. In this mid-tempo musical car ad, he proclaims the truck’s virtues before admitting that he’s looking for something to give him a fresh start.

“I need a new truck // There ain’t nothing wrong with mine // It’s got forty-something thousand miles // And the engine runs just fine // I need one she ain’t climbed up in // That ain’t played her favorite songs // Need some glass that we ain’t fogged up // That her bare feet ain’t been on // I need a hood that we ain’t laid on // Kissing ’til that sun came up  // That’s all that’s wrong with this one // If you’re looking you’re in luck // I need a new truck.”

On “Killin’ Some Time,” “Static” and “Good Times Go By Too Fast,” Scott is introspective, enjoying the time he has on this earth, while realizing that it’s temporary. On “Static,” he’s escaping the hubbub of his daily life and “driving ‘til there’s nothing but static on the radio” so he can spend some time with the man upstairs. Meanwhile, he’s enjoying his temporary home on “Killin’ Some Time” and enjoying the life he’s been given.

Meanwhile, “Good Times Go By Too Fast” is reminiscent of Kenny Chesney’s “Don’t Blink,” as Scott laments about how time flies when you’re having fun. “Yeah, I wish time would tick a little slower // Sometimes I feel like I blink and it’s over // Better soak it in // Better make it last // Live it up while we can // ‘Cause the good times go by too fast.”

After listening to Dylan Scott’s new album, it’s endlessly apparent why he went with the title Livin’ My Best Life. Through this new sixteen-song collection that runs the gamut of simple life, faith, family, and not shying away from a good time, it’s evident that Scott is doing just that.

Dylan Scott – Livin’ My Best Life Track List:

  1. New Truck – Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley 
  2. Amen To That – James McNair, Michael Hardy, Mark Holman, Morgan Wallen 
  3. Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” Dylan Scott, Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson, Matt Alderman
  4. In Our Blood (feat. Jimmie Allen)” David Fanning, Brad Rempel, Matt McGinn 
  5. Static – Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson 
  6. Lay Down With You – Dylan Scott, Matt Alderman, Dallas Davidson 
  7. Boy I Was Back Then – Dylan Scott, Matt Alderman, Thomas Archer
  8. Livin’ My Best Life – Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Thomas Rhett, Corey Crowder 
  9. Killin’ Some Time – Dylan Scott, James McNair, Matt Alderman, Mark Holman 
  10. Ain’t Much Left Of Me – Dylan Scott, Taylor Phillips, Matt Alderman, Cole Taylor 
  11. Leave Her Alone – Dallas Wilson, Ernest K Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny 
  12. Tough – Cameron Bedell, Emily Landis, Claire Douglas 
  13. Hell Outta Me – Tommy Cecil, Matt Alderman, Kelsey Hart 
  14. Nobody – Dylan Scott, Matt Alderman, Dallas Wilson 
  15. Good Times Go By Too Fast – Matt Alderman, Dylan Scott, Will Weatherly 
  16. Nothing To Do Town – Dylan Scott, John Taylor, Matt Alderman

Country Swag Picks – 

  1. New Truck
  2. Tough
  3. In Our Blood
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Dylan Scott’s new album, ‘Livin’ My Best Life’ is 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 Dylan Scott releases.

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

Livin’ My Best Life 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.