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Here is Tyler Braden’s New EP ‘Neon Grave’

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Tyler Braden’s new EP, Neon Grave, is out now, March 3rd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new project below and check out our full review.

Warner Music Nashville recording artist, Tyler Braden is following up his major label debut with a brand new EP. The singer-songwriter shared his newest project entitled, Neon Grave, out now. Braden co-wrote all of the six songs on the record, which includes tracks like “Wrong Right Now,” the title track, and “Middle Man.”

According to Braden in a recent press release, “Ever since I knew how to strum a couple of chords on a guitar, rock music has been a huge influence on my style. I think Neon Grave really kicks it up a notch. This project has that important, underlying thread of country storytelling but channels the kind of energy that fans feel during my live shows. I’m excited for everyone to hear and experience the direction that we’re headed in!”

Listen to the brand-new record below!

Neon Grave Tracklist:

  1. Neon Grave (Tyler Braden, Justin Ebach, Shane Minor)
  2. Try Losing One (with Sydney Sierota of Echosmith) (Tyler Braden, Brian Davis, Adam Wood)
  3. Choose Me (Tyler Braden)
  4. Wrong Right Now (Tyler Braden, Ben Goldsmith, John Phillips)
  5. Middle Man (Tyler Braden, Erik Dylan)
  6. Try Losing One (Tyler Braden, Brian Davis, Adam Wood)
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Tyler Braden’s new EP, ‘Neon Grave’ is out now on all streaming platforms.

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

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

Neon Grave EP is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

2023 Country Artists to Watch

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Introducing our 2023 Country Artists to Watch!

Over the past 7+ years of Country Swag, we have always loved to support rising artists and introduce our followers to the best new music in the genre. Since our first Artists to Watch list back in 2017, we have pinned rising stars like Luke Combs, Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, Jordan Davis, Walker Hayes, HARDY, Gabby Barrett, Ernest, and more. Each year we choose ten new artists that we believe are destined for killer careers, our only rule when choosing is the artist can NOT already have a number one song.

Check out our picks in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2o2o, 2021, and 2022 before checking out the 10 artists we picked to have a huge 2023 below.

MEGAN MORONEY –

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Listen: “Tennessee Orange”
Stay Connected: @megmoroney

It is hard to talk about 2022 without Megan Moroney popping into the conversation! The singer-songwriter steadily gained popularity on social media throughout the year. With half a million followers on TikTok alone, Moroney is clearly one to look out for. Her break-out single, “Tennessee Orange” was one of the biggest songs of the year. Fans can anticipate her umping debut album that is slated to come sometime this year. What a way to start 2023!

 

BEN BURGESS –

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Listen: “Tears the Size Of Texas”
Stay Connected: @thebennyburgess

Known as a killer songwriter in Nashville, Ben Burgess made his artist debut in the last quarter of 2022 with his incredible album, Tears the Size of Texas. The ten-song project blew us away, and we knew then and there that he was destined to make this list. Burgess knows who he is as an artist, and he creates music for the everyday country music fan. Each and every one of his songs are sprinkled with a charm that only he could create. Learn more about his story here.

 

DYLAN MARLOWE –

Listen: “Why’d We Break Up Again”
Stay Connected: @dylanmarlowemusic

Dylan Marlowe is a young, standout artist who is wise beyond his years. Back in September we spotlighted his story and shared that he is about to blow up – we stand by that sentiment! This year, Marlowe garnered new fans everywhere he went while touring with Cole Swindell and Ashley Cooke. If 2022 was the year to set the stage for Marlowe, 2023 is the year that is going to continue his momentum to stardom. Check out his newest collaboration with Kasey Tyndall here.

 

MACKENZIE CARPENTER –

Listen: “Jesus, I’m Jealous”
Stay Connected:@mackcarpmusic

It is hard not to fall in love with Mackenzie Carpenter. A co-writer behind Lily Rose’s smash hit, “Villain,” Carpenter is the real deal as a songwriter alone; however, her striking vocals add to her undeniable talent. Her current single, “Jesus, I’m Jealous” is one of our favorite new songs, and we anticipate that 2023 is going to be an incredible year for the new recording artist.

 

TYLER BRADEN –

Listen: “Try Losing One”
Stay Connected: @tylerbradenmusic

Tyler Braden is the type of artist who knows exactly who is. The country-rock artist has the unique ability to create songs that are upbeat, yet sentimental or heartbreaking like his single, “Ways to Miss You.” This year, Braden is heading out on tour with Mitchell Tenpenny on the ‘This Is The Heavy’ tour and we look forward to seeing him win fans over show after show.

 

SHANE PROFITT –

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Listen: “Better Off Fishin'”
Stay Connected: @theshaneprofitt

We love a God moment, and Shane Profitt’s story is exactly that. Profitt is an artist that is hard not to love. His humble confidence is admirable, and his songs depict the exact experiences we all go through, while still conveying his own personal story. The Tennessee native lives and breathes country music, and it is evident both in his music and on stage.

 

AVERY ANNA –

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Listen: “Narcissist”
Stay Connected: @avery.anna.music

Perhaps one of the biggest viral TikTok sensations on this list, Avery Anna rose to notoriety with her raw and incredible song “Narcissist.” She drew fans in by the thousands with each and every video she shared. Anna’s EP, Mood Swings solidified her staying power, showcasing her as a true star. The Warner Music Nashville signee continues to make waves in country music with each and every single note she sings and lyric she writes. Learn more about her story here.

 

ASHLAND CRAFT –

Listen: “Your Momma Still Does”
Stay Connected: @ashlandcraft

The last two years the landscape of country music has been all about Ashland Craft. Her debut album, TRAVELIN’ KIND is still making waves and garnering new fans for the songstress; despite, its 2021 release. The singer-songwriter is one of the most talented acts in country music. Her unique sound, vocal range and clever lyrics make her one of our easiest picks for this year’s list, hands down.

 

DALTON DOVER –

 

Listen: “Baby I Am”
Stay Connected: @daltondover_music

Dalton Dover first made a splash appearing on The Voice Season 16, where he got a chair turn from none other than Blake Shelton. Now, the talented singer-songwriter has won over fans everywhere amassing a huge fanbase on TikTok and putting out his own music, including one of our favorites – “Baby I Am”. Upon first listen, it’s easy to see Dover’s undeniable talent through his strong vocals and impressive delivery. We’re eager to follow along on Dover’s country music journey as he continues to build up his name.

 

JOSH ROSS –

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Listen: “Trouble”
Stay Connected: @joshrossmusic

One of our favorite rising artists out there right now, Josh Ross has talent that everyone should know about. His song, “First Taste of Gone” was one of our favorite songs of 2022. With just a few songs out, Ross has already shown fans and industry alike that he is the real deal. Ross is cultivating his own sound, clearly influenced by his love of pop-punk music, current industry hitmakers, (HARDY, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett), and rock elements. He is a must-listen to!

Like what you hear? Give a follow to our 2023 Artists to Watch Playlist here.

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

Check out the latest tunes in country music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

 

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Here Is Tyler Braden’s Debut EP: ‘What Do They Know’

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Tyler Braden’s brand new debut EP, What Do They Know is out now, November 19th on all streaming platforms. Check out the details and listen to the brand new music below.

Warner Music Nashville  recording artist, Tyler Braden officially made his major label debut today! The singer-songwriter released his debut project entitled, What Do They Know, out now. Braden co-wrote all of the seven songs on the record, which includes songs like “Ways To Miss You” and the title-track.

According to Braden, “This project is so special to me and the title track are words I live by. It’s about following the dream, whatever that may be to you, and ignoring the naysayers and proving yourself right.” If that does not sound like an EP you must listen to, we do not know what does!

Listen to the brand new, incredible record below.

What Do They Know Track List

1. “Better Off”  (Tyler Braden/ Jason Nix)
2. “What I See”  (Tyler Braden/Mark Holman/James McNair)
3. “Ways To Miss You” (Tyler Braden/Mark Holman/Michael Whitworth)
4. “Try Losing One”  (Tyler Braden/Adam Wood/Brian Davis)
5. “She Don’t Care”  (Tyler Braden/Mark Holman/James McNair)
6. “Secret” (Tyler Braden)
7. “What Do They Know” (Tyler Braden/Aaron Scherz)

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Tyler Braden’s debut EP ‘What Do They Know,’ 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 Tyler Braden releases.

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

What Do They Know 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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Tyler Braden Releases New Song “Ways to Miss You”

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Tyler Braden’s new song, “Ways To Miss You” is available now, June 18th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper in the new music.

Earlier this week we introduced you to talented singer-songwriter Tyler Braden in our  Artist Spotlight feature. The recent Warner Music Nashville signee shared the story behind his latest single “What Do They Know.” He also mentioned that his next song was going to be released soon. Today, that single, “Ways To Miss You” is officially out!

Braden taps into his rock influences on this jamming new song. The new single is an upbeat song about heartbreak and getting over someone. Despite every effort, the singer realizes that the only way to get over someone is to go through the pain. Relatable as ever, “Ways to Miss You” will tug at your heartstrings. The song is also perfect for the stage!

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Tyler Braden’s new song “Ways To Miss You” is available now, June 18th

“I’ve been up all night // Burnin’ out every neon light // and I’ve closed out ever dive that I’ve been into // I’ve tried leanin’ in // tried to kiss you off of my lips // Trying to find a way to forget you // but all I’ve found are all new ways to miss you”

Fans can expect a new music video for the new song to be released sometime soon. The music video was filmed in downtown Nashville earlier this week. Country music lovers got to hear a live version of the song during filming. Keep your eyes peeled for its anticipated release!

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

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

“Ways To Miss You” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Who Is Tyler Braden? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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

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Tyler Braden // Photo: Robby Klein

The Beginning:

Recently we got to catch up with singer-songwriter, Tyler Braden. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist spoke candidly about his journey to country music, weaving in his unique experiences throughout.

The Alabama native grew up around music but never dreamed of it becoming his career. “My parents, my aunts, my uncles, everyone in my family pretty much sang,” he tells us. Adding later, “One of my uncles is a full-blown Elvis [Presley] impersonator.” It was clear to us that music was just something in Braden’s blood from an early age.

As a kid, Braden would sing in church and sing at family parties. However, it was not until after high school that he started giving music a real shot. At nineteen, the singer played in a rock cover band, singing songs by artists like Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin. Although rock seems like a far cry from country music, the singer maintains that he was exposed to many different genres growing up.

Braden was a huge fan of artists like Boyz II Men, The Chicks, Kenny Chesney, and even the Foo Fighters. Despite his eclectic music taste, country music was his first love. “I was always a bigger fan of country,” shared Braden, “Like leaving shows and leaving practices, I was still always listening to country in my truck.

After encouragement by a friend, the singer entered himself in a local contest. Ultimately winning, the artist won his first trip to Nashville for a recording session. He credits that experience for instilling in him a desire to move to Music City to pursue his real dream. 

“I actually had a buddy of mine that made the trip to Nashville,” shared the singer. “He said man you kinda gotta be here if you want to have a shot. So I just kind of took a shot in the dark by trying to move up here.”

The Turning Point:

Taking the plunge, Braden moved from Alabama to Nashville, Tennessee. At first, the singer worked as a firefighter and a first responder to make ends meet in the new city. The singer recalls playing shows and gigs all over Nashville to hone his craft even more. The singer began co-writing for the first time with other songwriters in the industry and really learned to appreciate everything that goes into making music.

Eventually, the singer garnered more and more success and his buddies at work began to cover for him. “About the last six months of the fire service, the careers started to overlap. […] So many guys at the station were stepping up and working in my place to allow me to chase this whole thing.” The humans he worked with allowed him to chase his dreams, something he is eternally grateful for. Ultimately, Braden’s hard work paid off! The entertainer signed a record and publishing deal with Warner Music Nashville.

Today:

Flash forward to today, the singer is releasing music under his new label home. Back in March 2020, Braden released a cover of the song “Brother.” The song pays homage to his friends at his old job, as well as, all the other heroes in the world. Although not planning on making it his debut single, it felt like the right timing and the right song.

“When everything shut down, and you saw how firefighters, police officers, nurses, doctors, and everyone started working twice as much, twice as hard, while most of us started working from home then it just seemed like the time,” he said about recording and releasing the song. “They needed some sort of thank you and some sort of appreciation they deserved.”

Most recently, the singer released his song “What Do They Know.” Co-written by Braden, the song became one of those songs that the singer kept going back to. “The song stuck with me and I changed some things and I changed some lyrics here and there, and I added a bridge and just made it even more true to myself and my story,” he shared. “The more we played it live and the more I sang the words and realized how true they were and how true they could be to a lot of people, it really started to mean more and more and more to me.”

The song is the perfect combination of all of Braden’s rock and country influences, something that is truly a staple in his artistry. “That’s kinda rolled over into songwriting and the performance aspect of my career today, the rock backgrounds the rock influences, every time I’m writing I’m thinking how will this look live.”

Fans can look forward to even more music by the artist this year. The next single, “Ways to Miss You” is slated to be released later this month. The music video is even being filmed in Downtown Nashville, as a live show later this week. Braden also hints at a possible EP. At this rate, anything is possible for the newcomer. Regardless, it’s safe to say that we will be hearing more from the singer-songwriter soon enough!

 

Connect:

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

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

“What Do They Know” 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.