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Parmalee
Parmalee is an American country music band from Parmele, North Carolina. The band consists of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar). They are signed to the Stoney Creek division of BBR Music Group and have released three studio albums: '' Feels Like Carolina,'' '' 27861,'' and '' For You''. Parmalee has also had four number-one singles on the '' Billboard'' Country Airplay charts: " Carolina", " Just the Way" (featuring Blanco Brown), " Take My Name", and " Gonna Love You". Career Early years Prior to the formation of Parmalee, brothers Matt and Scott Thomas performed with their father in a group entitled Jerry Thomas and the Thomas Brothers Band. When their father retired, they wanted to continue playing music so they started Parmalee, consisting of Matt and Scott Thomas, Josh McSwain, and Barry Knox. Their first EP was titled ''Daylight''. The band drew attention from produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Feels Like Carolina
''Feels Like Carolina'' is the fifth studio album and major label debut by American country music group Parmalee. It was released on December 10, 2013 by Stoney Creek Records. The album produced four singles: "Musta Had a Good Time", " Carolina", " Close Your Eyes", and "Already Callin' You Mine". Critical reception ''Feels Like Carolina'' garnered generally positive reception by music critics. Joseph Hudak of ''Country Weekly'' gave the album a B− grade, praising the lyrics by saying that "While the album draws liberally from the country pool of shopworn images…the guys…have a knack for making them their own." He thought that the songs written by the band members were the strongest tracks but criticized the "prevailingly generic sound". At ''USA Today'', Brian Mansfield rated the album two-and-a-half out of four stars, feeling that "these guys are a throwback to bands that fleshed out melodies and tight harmonies and classic rock guitar riffs." Glenn Gamboa of ''Newsday' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Just The Way
"Just the Way" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee and American rapper Blanco Brown. It was released on December 13, 2019 as the first single from Parmalee's seventh studio album '' For You''. The song was written by Parmalee's lead vocalist Matt Thomas, along with Kevin Bard and Nolan Sipe. Background "Just the Way" is an upbeat song with a catchy melody that fits the content of the track, and praises folks for being true to themselves and encourages self-acceptance. Music video The music video was uploaded on February 26, 2020. The video shines a spotlight on different types of women, from a young girl who's in a wheelchair to an older woman full of life. The scene is set against a colorful backdrop as the guys hand each woman red, pink, and yellow roses, the camera capturing their delighted reactions as the bubbly pop-country song plays. Live performance On December 1, 2019, Parmalee and Brown debuted "Just the Way" during halftime of Sunday Night Foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Take My Name
"Take My Name" is a song by American country music band Parmalee. It was released on October 4, 2021, as the second single from the band's seventh studio album '' For You''. The band's lead vocalist Matt Thomas co-wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and David Fanning, while it was produced by Fanning. Background On July 9, 2021, the band posted a snippet on TikTok, and announced the song had been released early. Robyn Collins of ''Taste of Country'' described the song as "a musical marriage proposal". The band's lead vocalist Matt Thomas told ''Sounds Like Nashville'': "'Take My Name' was inspired by my brother Scott getting married last year, It made me sit back and think about what I would want to say to my future wife". Content Thomas told ''American Songwriter'': "'Take My Name' is a song about finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. A feeling you haven't had before. You don't want to look anywhere else or waste anymore time, you are re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
27861
'' 27861 '' is the sixth studio album by American country music group Parmalee. It was released on July 21, 2017. Background Parmalee had first released the lead single from the album, "Roots", on April 11, 2016, however it only reached No. 35 on Country Airplay. The lead singer of Parmalee Matt Thomas then started to co-write a number of new songs with other songwriters, such as Craig Wiseman, Jim Beavers, Josh Osborne, busbee, and Tom Douglas. The group also decided to co-produce these new tracks through their own initiative with other producers, primarily Tommy Cecil and Brock Berryhill. One of these new songs, "Sunday Morning", was released to radio as the second single on May 1, 2017. The songs from the album were recorded in five different locations, including Pegram Palace, where the Thomas brothers live. The number 27861 is the postal code of Parmele, the hometown of the group. Each of the four bandmembers has a tattoo of those digits. Matt Thomas said: "We've had that a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Carolina (Parmalee Song)
"Carolina" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee. It was first released on their 2008 EP titled ''Complicated'' before being remixed and re-released on February 4, 2013, as their second single for Stoney Creek Records. It is included on their album '' Feels Like Carolina'', which was released on December 10, 2013. The song was written by group members Matt Thomas, Josh McSwain, Scott Thomas and Barry Knox with future YouTube personality Rick Beato. Writing Carolina was originally written in 2007 when Parmalee flew down to Georgia to write with producer Rick Beato. Beato was recommended to them by a mutual friend in the music industry, so singer Matt Thomas found his phone number and called him up. The band arrived at the studio and showed him a few of their older songs before Beato asked to see something new. Thomas then picked up an acoustic guitar and showed him the beginning of a chorus that was part of a song idea they had come up with recently. Beato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Close Your Eyes (Parmalee Song)
"Close Your Eyes" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee. It was released in February 2014 as the third single from their album '' Feels Like Carolina''. The song was written by Adam Craig, Trent Tomlinson, and Shane Minor. Critical reception The song received a favorable review from '' Taste of Country'', which said that "this love song is easy to embrace, and even easier to sing along with." Bobby Peacock of ''Roughstock'' gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "more detailed than most other songs that tread the same ground" while adding that "lead singer Matt Thomas has a subtle vocal delivery with a hint of Dierks Bentley grain, and the production is tight, with enough electric guitar and drums to give it a pulse, but enough banjo to keep it country." Music video The music video was directed by Wes Edwards and premiered in July 2014. The video shows the band performing on top of a hill, while people prepare for a party and set up a portable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Girl In Mine
"Girl in Mine" is a song by American country music band Parmalee. It was released on August 12, 2022, and was included on the deluxe version of the band's third studio album '' For You'', titled ''For You 2''. The song was co-written by the band's lead singer Matt Thomas along with Ashley Gorley, Casey Brown, David Fanning, and Travis Wood. Content and history An uncredited '' Taste of Country'' article described the song as an "easy, breezy track" with comparable romantic themes to their previous singles " Just the Way" and " Take My Name". The band members told the same publication that they chose to release it independently of an album, and by doing so, they had seen it become popular by fans sharing it on TikTok TikTok, known in mainland China and Hong Kong as Douyin (), is a social media and Short-form content, short-form online video platform owned by Chinese Internet company ByteDance. It hosts user-submitted videos, which may range in duration f .... Matt Thomas, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
For You (Parmalee Album)
''For You'' is the seventh studio album by American country music band Parmalee. It was released on July 30, 2021, via Stoney Creek Records. It includes the singles " Just the Way" and " Take My Name". Preceded by the single "Girl in Mine", a deluxe reissue of the record titled ''For You 2'' was released on September 22, 2023. Content " Just the Way", featuring Blanco Brown, was released as the lead single on December 13, 2019. It has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and MC. Its second single, " Take My Name", was released on October 4, 2021. Critical reception Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic praised the album as a "seamless piece of a product" in which the band don't simply "harmonize on sweet, sticky melodies." Commercial performance ''For You'' debuted at number 35 on the Top Country Albums chart in 2021 and number 43 on the Independent Albums chart. It reached a peak of #24 in June 2022. Track listing Personnel Adapted from ''For You'' liner notes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gonna Love You
"Gonna Love You" is a song by American country music band Parmalee. It was released on October 30, 2023, as the fourth single from their seventh studio album '' For You'', and specifically a bonus track from the album's 2022 re-issue ''For You 2''. Lead singer Matt Thomas wrote the song with Abram Dean, Andy Sheridan, and David Fanning, who also produced it. History David Fanning, a songwriter and producer who works with Parmalee, noted that lead singer Matt Thomas did not have many songs which showed off the higher end of his vocal range. The two said they wanted to create a "grand" song similar in feel to Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing". Lyrically, it is about promises made by the male narrator to his lover. Tom Roland of ''Billboard'' also cited influences of Chicago and 3 Doors Down 3 Doors Down is an American Rock music, rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi that formed in 1996. The band's music is described as post-grunge, alternative rock, and hard rock. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Already Callin' You Mine
"Already Callin' You Mine" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee. It was released in February 2015 as the fourth single from their album '' Feels Like Carolina''. The song was written by group members Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas, and Barry Knox, along with Phil O'Donnell and Wade Kirby. Critical reception Website '' Taste of Country'' reviewed the song favorably, saying that "After back-to-back mid-tempo hits, this song gets back to the band’s rock roots without pouring it on too heavily for radio success, like maybe they did with their debut, the Top 40 hit “Musta Had a Good Time.” The song should find few obstacles on its way as it climbs the charts in 2015." Commercial performance The song debuted the Country Airplay chart for the chart of February 21, 2015 at No. 55, and entered the Hot Country Songs chart of April 25, 2015 at No. 49. The song climbed slowly up the chart. It also debuted at number 25 on the US ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Musta Had A Good Time
"Musta Had a Good Time" is a song recorded by American country music group Parmalee Parmalee is an American country music band from Parmele, North Carolina. The band consists of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar). They are sign .... It was released in July 2012 as their debut single and the first from their album '' Feels Like Carolina''. The song was written by group members Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas, Josh McSwain, and Barry Knox, along with David Fanning. Critical reception Billy Dukes of '' Taste of Country'' gave the song a two-star review, saying that "It’s not that country and rock haven’t been fused before — Jason Aldean has made a career of it. There’s an art to creating that mix, however. An inexperienced hand leaves the parts lying across the table, instead of blending seamlessly into a satisfying wall of sound." Music video The music video was directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
New Voice Entertainment
New Voice Entertainment was an American music production team composed of Rich Redmond, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, and David Fanning. Redmond, Allison, and Kennedy are also in Jason Aldean's touring band, and were previously in the band Rushlow in 2003–2004. New Voice Entertainment has produced for Katie Armiger, Thompson Square, and Parmalee Parmalee is an American country music band from Parmele, North Carolina. The band consists of brothers Matt Thomas (lead vocals, guitar) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and Josh McSwain (guitar). They are sign .... The Thompson Square song " Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", which New Voice produced, reached number 1 on the country charts in 2011. New Voice also produced the number 1 singles " If I Didn't Have You" by Thompson Square and " Carolina" by Parmalee. They also produced solo singles for Fanning, including "Drink You Away". References American country record producers Record productio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |