We played him a bunch of songs that we wanted to record, and one of the songs that we had was a demo of Carolina that was half-done. It would be awesome. So she sang on it, and it was really cool to have that happen the way it did. Matt Thomas is the lead singer of Parmalee. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Swagger Magazine sat down with Parmalees great lead singer Matt to find out more about the bands music, his own swagger, and just how many Instagram DMs he gets on a daily basis. Two more singles have reached the Top 10: "Close Your Eyes" (No. Keep on plugging.. 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But even without Just the Way and Take My Name, Thomas always feels the pressure, albeit sometimes self-inflicted, to make sure Parmalee keeps putting out the best music they can.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'everythingnash_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',117,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-everythingnash_com-medrectangle-3-0'); It never stops. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to. Lead singer Matt Thomas wrote "Girl in Mine" with Ashley Gorley, Casey Brown . So I reached out to my publisher at Sony, and I said, I want to write while Im out here. So they hooked us up, and one dude that Id written with, Kevin Bard, brought in his buddy, (writer/producer) Nolan Sipe. So when we were working on Greatest Hits, they asked me, Why dont we get Fitz on this song? I said, Hell yeah, Im in. We had the song, and whats he came in, it took on a whole different life. Required fields are marked *. We're finding out that there's a lot of people out there who really like to have a good time. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); SWAGGER is North Americas premier digital first Modern Mens Luxury Lifestyle Publication. The band's next BBR single was 2020's "Just the Way", a collaboration with trap artist Blanco Brown. I really focused on hammering down on writing and then just went at everyday like that. We chat with lead singer Matt Thomas about the groups North Carolina roots and newfound success ahead of its homecoming concert at East Carolina University. Get the latest Swagger Scoop right in your inbox. Matt joins Country Music Made Me to talk about his early days of receiving his first guitar, his first band (Early Timez), and the influence his. Parmalee also released a live acoustic album entitled Unplugged and a documentary-style DVD, Inside Live. A. Then later this year, theyll be opening for country star Walker Hayes on a major tour. DK: And now Avery has her own hit on the charts with her song, Narcissist.. Opportunities are coming in and shows are coming in, whether its TV or radio things like that. It's Over! He is a seven-time consecutive "Best of Long Island" winner, and in the past three years, he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times. Were ready. He said, why dont you get Blanco on it? He went in and we reproduced it, the version you hear now, and we turned it in to the label and they flipped out. The song marked the groups third No. I learned that, and that was a blessing with this song. 60 seconds with Matt Thomas of Parmalee 92.9 The Bull 781 subscribers Subscribe 3 Share 254 views 7 years ago Michele fires as many questions at Matt Thomas of Parmalee in 60 seconds.. I think it was is a great reset for all of us. Thats something were tossing around to get started on. [7] By May 2011, Thomas was well enough to get behind a drum kit for the first time and the band finally performed their promised label showcase. Basically, for as long as I can remember, towards the end of the summer, wed have a big old party at my uncles house. When youve done that your whole life, youre like, what am I supposed to do on a Friday night? Well be in the studio this week, and were continuing to write and record. That whole swell is what I think was the most frustrating thing and not being able to go to these cities and towns and see people singing it back. Id written in 2018. Hes representing western North Carolina. A: The song is all about home and how, when you come back home, people you love can make you feel like youre home no matter what. Whats my purpose? Some people maybe found it wasnt their purpose andthey went on to do something else but for us weve been playing every weekend since we were 15 years old. Your new album For You is now out in the world. Yeah, were not alone. Weve been together this week, five out of seven days and its going to be like that for the rest of the year until maybe December or January. Well, we just wanted to help out. Matt Thomas, the lead singer of the country group Parmalee, chatted about their new single Girl In Mine., This catchy country tune has struck a chord with fans that find its simplicity and message incredibly relatable, the magic of finding the one. This song is great, he admitted. We wanted to keep it going and keep having a party for everybody This just made sense where we are now in our career, so we tied that into ECU. "Close Your Eyes" and "Already Callin' You Mine" were issued as the album's third and fourth singles, and both were top 10 hits on Country Airplay. The next couple of months while we have a little time off the road, we get to write some more. Home Free Releases Scenic Video For So Long Dixie [WATCH], Jimmie Allen and For KING & COUNTRY Celebrate Friendship With CMT Crossroads, Tim McGraw Shares a Cryptic Message Along With a New Playlist, Blake Shelton Originally Planned to Leave The Voice Before COVID, Kimberly Williams-Paisley Loved the Challenge of Filming Jesus Revolution [EXCLUSIVE], Tenille Townes And Bryan Adams Team Up For The Thing That Wrecks You [LISTEN]. You can thank us later. "It's a big honor," says the band's frontman,. It's certainly a romantic thought that one may wonder could get Thomas himself in the mood to dive into the matrimonial pool sometime soon. I kind of hit a lane and I was like, You know what? We used to go fishing in the Outer Banks with my grandmother when I was a kid, so thats an awesome spot. DK: On your latest album, I also like your song Greatest Hits which has a fun title and lyrics. Its family, so we all have the same goal. It never stops, Thomas says with a laugh. Everybody (was in the same situation). In Touch Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. To learn more about Parmalee, check out their official website and follow them on Instagram. We had a chance to sit down & talk with Matt Thomas at The Big Game event!Still haven't subscribed to LiveXLive on YouTube? The band has made eight entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, with three number one singles on the latter: "Carolina" in 2013, "Just the Way", a collaboration with Blanco Brown, in 2021, and "Take My Name" in 2022. "I'm always searching to find the right one.". WanderEater.com, North Americas Food and Travel Lifestyle Magazine. It was just a collaboration of things we had started and its crazy how things happen sometime. This is right along the same lanes of everything were doing, speaking right to a girl. It just had a vibe. Josh, he and his wife bought a camper and they went camping, and Barry had a baby, and Scott got married. Out West, too, there are always cool crowds. The band, named after their hometown Parmele, N.C., is made up of bothers Matt (lead vocals) and Scott (drums) Thomas, their cousin Barry Knox (bass), and childhood friend Josh McSwain (guitar). It's dinner and an acoustic performance - just for you! You could just feel the energy in there once they figured out everything that was going on.". "But it was totally worth it. A: Josh (guitarist) would probably say the Blue Ridge Mountains because his mom lives in Flat Rock and he grew up closer to that. Every great band must have a great lead singer (or they will just sound like complete ****! Now, theyve expanded to a 64-acre farm in Guilford. From your music, it seems like you guys like to party. Youre just always trying to beat the best song you have, and thats all it really boils down to.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'everythingnash_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_9',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-everythingnash_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Parmalee recently earned an iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination, in the all-genre Best Duo / Group of the Year category. It was good for us and it also gave me time to write. "That's the power of social media now," Thomas says of the initial and now-ongoing success of the song, which he co-wrote alongside Ashley Gorley, David Fanning, and Ben Johnson. Q. Q: You grew up near Parmele, North Carolina, which served as inspiration for your band name. Nikki Sixx was also a very cool experience, and of course Blanco Brown. To be able to put them together and put the album out, and have everybody be excited about it, it feels amazing actually because its been four years since we were able to put an album out. You just gotta go with your gut and go with what feels right, and just hope. The band's first album on the label, Feels Like Carolina, was released on December 10, 2013. Weve had so much crap happen in our lives that I dont want to write about it or sing about it. 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We came up with an idea togethershe feels like Carolina, looks like California. In 2007, we did a showcase and some dude from Atlantic Records named Kim Stephens showed up, but we knew he wasnt going to sign us. Were always likePositive uptempo. If its a love song and its positive and uptempo, its probably going to be the one that [the label will choose]. Wed always have it every year, and it just got to be too big to handle. Its my favorite song to play live, Im not gonna lie. It was all free, and wed cook three or four pigs and just have a big concert and party for everybody. What Salvage Car to Choose at an Auction? If you time it for early 2022, its going to be one big party because live music should be up and running again properly here then. They were like, Whoatheres something there on that one (laughs). The rising go-to resource for the ambitious, successful and influential gentlemen of today. It just kind of teaches you how to get through life. A. 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