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Celebrate Teachers & Get Access to Exclusive Walker Hayes Virtual Show

Country Swag is helping New York’s Country 94.7 celebrate teachers by hosting an exclusive Kelly Ford in the Morning Teacher’s Lounge Virtual Concert with Walker Hayes!

Purchase a ‘FANCY LIKE Back-to-School’ tee and get exclusive access to Kelly Ford’s Teachers Lounge Virtual Show with Walker Hayes hosted by Country Swag happening on Thursday, October 21st at 6PM ET.

Additionally, nominate a deserving and hardworking teacher at New York’s Country 94.7 and they could win a $250 VISA gift card to help get them much-needed school supplies for the 2021-22 school year.

Adult and Youth tees are available for purchase here. Each purchase gets you a shirt + access to an exclusive Walker Hayes Virtual Show happening at a later date to-be-announced..

Shop ADULTS Tees Here    |    Shop YOUTH Tees Here

Make sure you’re following along on Instagram for updates – @CountrySwag, @NYCountry947, @WalkerHayes.

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Walker Hayes’ viral hit “Fancy Like” is currently climbing the charts at country radio! Listen to the feel-good track here and tune in to New York’s Country 94.7 to hear it live on air.

#BeKind: Buy A Beanie, Give A Beanie

New York’s Country 94.7, NYCountry Swag, and Teddy Robb have teamed up to help provide comfort and warmth to those in need!

Throughout the past few weeks, for each beanie sold, we’ve donated another to homeless shelters in New York City, donating nearly 250 beanies to date! All purchasers who helped make this campaign such a success got access to an exclusive show with Teddy Robb on January 6th, 2021. Although the show has come and gone, we are continuing our efforts to help those in need and will continue to donate a beanie for each sold through the end of the winter.

Click Here to Purchase Your ‘be kind.’ Beanie

Check out how a new little team member is making a big impact with our campaign in the video below…

Thank you for helping us spread kindness and warmth this holiday season!
Make sure you’re following along on Instagram – @NYCountrySwag, @NYCountry947, @TeddyRobb.

Teddy Robb recently released his latest single, “Heaven On Dirt”. Listen to the nostalgic track here and tune in to New York’s Country 94.7 to hear it live on air.

 

 

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Kindness Isn’t Canceled: Help Feed The Front Lines in NYC

 

New York’s Country 94.7 and NYCountry Swag in partnership with Walker Hayes & The ‘Be A Craig Fund’ are teaming up to feed the front lines in New York City!

For each purchase of the “Kindness Isn’t Canceled” Tee, all profits will be donated to provide meals, with the help of IGC Hospitality, to our amazing healthcare heroes. Help us reach our goal of 500+ meals by grabbing your tee.

Walker Hayes Kindness Isn't Canceled

Each order gets you a shirt + access to an exclusive Walker Hayes Virtual Show taking place on Wednesday, June 17th at 7PMCT / 8PM ET.

Hayes kicked things off with a $5,000 donation from the ‘Be A Craig Fund’ during a special Live announcement… Watch Here >>

Thank you for helping us reach our goal and support our heroes! Make sure you’re following along on Instagram for updates – @NYCountrySwag, @NYCountry947, @WalkerHayes.

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*UPDATE 6/18/20: Kindness Isn’t Canceled! We launched this tee in partnership with New York’s Country 94.7, Walker Hayes and The ‘Be A Craig’ Fund to raise money for the purchase of meals to feed our frontlines in NYC! Buyers also got access to an exclusive Virtual Walker Hayes show! Learn more about the special project here.

The virtual show has come and gone, but you can still help! With each purchase now through the end of the summer, we’re donating 20% back to The ‘Be A Craig’ Fund, so that they can continue to do great things!

The Be A Craig Fund was established by Walker Hayes as a tribute to a man named Craig who gave the Hayes’ family a van when they were struggling. His kindness meant that the family would have a vehicle big enough for all of the Hayes children to have a seatbelt. In keeping with the sentiment of paying it forward, and through gifts to support nonprofits that empower others to make the path easier, Walker wants to encourage individuals to seek out opportunities to help others.

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Walker Hayes recently released his latest single, “Trash My Heart”. Listen to the feel-good track here and tune in to New York’s Country 94.7 to hear it live on air.

NYCountry Swag recently caught up with Hayes and his family for a Virtual Brunch hang where the whole clan joined in for a special version of “Trash My Heart.” Check out the hilarious rendition in the video below.

 

 

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1.23.20 – Valentine’s Day Card-Making Party For Our Troops

Valentine's For The Troops

We’re teaming up with Kelly Ford of New York’s Country 94.7 and her campaign to make Valentine’s Day a little better for our military with “Valentine’s For The Troops”. Ford is asking listeners to send some love to our servicemen and women by sending a Valentine’s Day card to show them how much you appreciate their sacrifice.

In New York City? Join us Thursday, January 23rd, 5PM-7PM at Mondrian Terrace for a special card-making happy hour party! Say hello to Kelly Ford, the NYCountry Swag team, grab a drink, a light bite, and make your special card for our troops. All art supplies and card materials will be provided.

For any questions, please e-mail: [email protected]

Check out how Jason Aldean helped kick things off by creating his own Valentine in the video below:

 

Can’t make our card party?
Purchase or create a Valentine’s Day card of your own and mail it to:

Support Our Troops®
c/o NY Country 947 Valentines For the Troops
13791 N. Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33613

The deadline to get the letters to the troops by Valentine’s Day is Saturday, February 1st, 2020. Support Our Troops needs to receive all the letters by then if they want to be sent out BEFORE Valentine’s Day.

Find out more details here and be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter so you don’t miss any upcoming news or opportunities to get involved! Sign Up Here!

 

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SHOP THE HERO COLLECTION

The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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NY’s Country 94.7 Collecting Valentine’s Day Letters For Our Troops

One of our favorite radio DJs and people, Kelly Ford on Kelly Ford In The Morning on New York’s Country 94.7 is asking for listeners help to make Valentine’s Day a little better for our military. You can show your love for our servicemen and women by sending a Valentine’s Day card to show them how much you appreciate their sacrifice.

Jason Aldean stopped by the studio to help kick things off by creating his own Valentine. Check it out below:

 

Purchase or create a Valentine’s Day card of your own and mail it to:

Support Our Troops®
c/o NY Country 947 Valentines For the Troops
13791 N. Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33613

The deadline to get the letters to the troops by Valentine’s Day is Saturday, February 1st, 2020. Support Our Troops needs to receive all the letters by then if they want to be sent out BEFORE Valentine’s Day.

Find out more details here and be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter so you don’t miss any upcoming news or opportunities to get involved! Sign Up Here!

 

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SHOP THE HERO COLLECTION

The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!

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New York’s Country 94.7’s Inaugural Stars and Strings Recap

New York's Countur 94.7

 

New York country fans are some of the most enthusiastic music fans out there, and if Stars and Strings in Brooklyn proved anything, it’s just that. Announced in early October was RADIO.COM, New York’s Country 94.7’s inaugural “Stars and Strings” event at Barclays Center, with a stacked bill featuring acts Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Chris Janson, Blanco Brown, Runaway June, Gone West, and Matt Stell.

Stars and Strings Matt Stell

 

The place was already packed when Matt Stell opened the show. He performed his recent #1 “Prayed For You”, and the entire arena was lit up as he sang the tune. He also played his new single, “Everywhere But On”. Blanco Brown was next, and he got the crowd going with his danceable “The Git Up”, a song that’s all about having a good time, which is exactly what the night was intended to do. He had great energy, warming up the crowd so that when it was time for Dustin Lynch and Sam Hunt, they were ready.

Stars and Strings Blanco Brown

 

Third, was Gone West, Colbie Callait’s new country group. They blew the audience away with their stunning four-part harmonies, singing songs like “What Could’ve Been”, currently about to crack the top 30 on country radio, and the self-titled song “Gone West”. They also performed Callait’s hit “Brighter Than The Sun” which was a really fun surprise, and the audience sang back every word.

Stars and Strings Gone West

 

Rising stars Runaway June took the stage next, singing their hits “Buy My Own Drinks” and “Wild West”, as well as new jam “Head Over Heels”. They recently finished a tour with Carrie Underwood, where they played Madison Square Garden, and they recently broke a record previously held by SHeDAISY. “Their song went Top 5 on country radio, and it’s the first top 5 by a female trio for the first time in 15 years!” Radio host Jesse Addy told the crowd excitedly when introducing the band. “Everybody who requested this song, thank you, and sing along,” band-member Naomi Cooke yelled at the end of their set.

 

Stars and Strings Runaway June

 

Chris Janson was fourth, and he got the crowd moving with songs like “Buy Me a Boat” and “Good Vibes”, and it seemed like the entire arena was dancing. preparing them for the two remaining sets. He also covered Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”, which was very fitting, seeing as he was in the Big Apple playing to a sold-out crowd.

 

Stars and Strings Chris Janson

 

It was like a revolving door at Barclays Center – literally – the stage revolved for each act to make things go efficiently as possible and to get each act on stage when they’re supposed to. There was almost always someone performing; it was like a mini-music festival.

Dustin Lynch

 

Dustin Lynch was next, and he took the arena by a storm, opening with fiery song “Seein’ Red”. He performed a slew of hits from his first three albums, including songs like “Ridin’ Roads” and “Mind Reader”. But perhaps the most poignant moment of the night was when Lynch went into 2012 single “Cowboys & Angels”, a song written about his grandparents’ love story. “We gotta celebrate them being married 63 years this past week,” he told the audience, smiling. “This week, my granddad had major surgery… he’s in the hospital…” he stopped mid-sentence, choked up. “If you could sing this last chorus extra loud for him and me, that’d be great,” The audience sang as loud as they could, clearly moving Lynch, as he stepped back, wiping away tears. “You guys continue to change our lives because you believe in our music, and we love you for that. Thank you.” He ended his set with monster hit, “Small Town Boy”, to which the audience loved.

Sam Hunt Stars and Strings

The audience was abuzz waiting for Sam Hunt to take the stage, as it had been over two years since he last stepped foot in New York City. The roars from the audience when he took the stage, opening with “Leave The Night On” was absolutely deafening. During his opening song and “House Party”, he ran around the arena, trying to interact with as many fans as possible. He performed 8 songs off his debut album, Montevallo, including “Ex To See” and “Take Your Time”. One of the most special moments of the night was when Hunt sat down at the piano to perform his vulnerable song “Make You Miss Me”, completely stripped down. It was like you were back in the writer’s room with him.

“We traveled the country playing our music. Back then, we didn’t have any money. We were flying by the seat of our pants,” Hunt told the crowd before playing Billy Currington cut “We Are Tonight”. “I got a call and found out that [Currington] recorded our song and put it out as a radio single. I also put out the song on my mixtape. So thank you to Billy, wherever you are.”

Hunt also performed his new single, “Kinfolks” for one of the first times, and thanked country radio for supporting him and this song. He also played a yet-to-be-released song from his upcoming sophomore record “Sinning With You,” a guitar-driven ballad about the beginning of his relationship with his wife. To hear the unreleased track check out our post below.

 

Before he closed out the night with record-breaking “Body Like A Backroad”, Hunt performed “Break Up In A Small Town”, an intense song about how tight-knit small towns can really be, especially when you break up with someone. After he sang the bridge of the song, he sang, “Hannah Lee I’m on my way to you, I don’t know what I’mma say to you, but I know there ain’t no way we’re through”. The audience got quieter, knowing that he was about to go into the emotional track released right before he and his now-wife were engaged, aka “Drinkin’ Too Much”. He sang the chorus of the song acapella with just his band harmonizing, and it was one of the few times during his exciting set that people were quiet, listening to him sing the personal ballad.

 

Sam Hunt

 

It was a night filled with some of country music’s biggest stars, and there was a lot of love and gratitude in the room. It was clear that each artist felt incredibly grateful to be supported by country radio and country music fans. It was a celebration of the past year and a nice reminder that music can connect 19,000 strangers.

 

To keep up with Sam Hunt, make sure to follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To stay up to date with Dustin Lynch, make sure to follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To follow Chris Janson, check him out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

To stay up to date with Gone West, make sure to follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To follow Blanco Brown, check him out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To follow Matt Stell, check him out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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SHOP THE HERO COLLECTION

The Hero Collection by NYCountry Swag is inspired by the men and women of the Fire, Police and Military Departments across the country. A portion of sales from each purchase is donated to different foundations that support our heroes. We are dedicated to honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice.

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Thank You for supporting Country Music in NYC & Beyond!

Subscribe to our Weekly Round-Up here 
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and all things country music in the New York metro area and beyond!

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